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Toledo Special 40
Assembly Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: ........................................................ 69.5 in (1765.3mm)
Length: ........................................................... 50.8 in (1290.75mm)
Wing Area: ...............................................702.8 sq in (45.3 sq dm)
Weight: .................................................. 5.5–6.25 lb (2.49–2.83 kg)
Radio: .......................................................4-channel w/4–5 servos
Engine: ..................... .40–52 2-stroke; .56–82 4-stroke; Power 46

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  • Page 1 Toledo Special 40 Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: ............69.5 in (1765.3mm) Length: ............50.8 in (1290.75mm) Wing Area: ..........702.8 sq in (45.3 sq dm) Weight: ..........5.5–6.25 lb (2.49–2.83 kg) Radio: ............4-channel w/4–5 servos Engine: ..... .40–52 2-stroke; .56–82 4-stroke; Power 46...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CE Compliance Information for the European Union ..34 HAN4872 Blue Plastic Spinner, 2 -inch 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code ........35 * Will need to be cut down to 1-inch (25mm) for use with this model Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 3: Included Hardware

    MISCELLAnEouS Nylon 1/4-20 x 1 -inch nylon wing bolt EP plywood battery tray Nylon clevis Fuel tank assembly, 11 oz Clevis retainer Nylon tie-wrap Pushrod keeper Velcro strap Wing bolt plate 1.5mm hex wrench Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 4: Radio Systems Requirements

    FS One such as the T-REX, Blade CX2, Blade CP Extension (2) for receiver to aileron servos Drill File Pro, Hangar 9 P-51 and F-22 PTS. And as always, with the • JR Switch, Chargeswitch (JRPA004) Pin drill Pliers Hangar Pack, you still get all the same great features that •...
  • Page 5: Landing Gear Installation

    Hex wrench or ball driver: 3/32-inch  Step 1 Locate the main landing gear, wheels, wheel pants and the bag marked landing gear. Open all the part bags and set the parts where they can be easily accessed. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 6 The position of the wheel may need to be be fine- tuned in the last step of this section. hint: Apply a small drop of lightweight oil to help the wheels to roll smoothly. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 7: Tail Installation

    4-40 lock nuts. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver or box wrench to tighten the nuts. Make sure not to over- tighten the nuts and accidentally damage the sub-fin or fuselage. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8: Radio Installation

    If you are building the EP version you will not need to install the throttle servo. note: If you are building the EP version, you only need to prepare two servos for rudder and elevator at this time. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 9 This will be covered in the Electric Motor Installation starting on Page 20. note: EP version shown without throttle servo installed. Glow receiver installation is identical. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10: Linkage Installation

    Most servos have an odd number of splines. If the horn is not aligned correctly as shown, you can rotate it 180 degrees to bring it into alignment. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11 Just remember to orient the servo horns the same as they are inside the fuselage so they remain aligned when reinstalled on the servos. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12: 2-Stroke Engine Installation

    Mount. Set aside the four 1 -inch (48mm) EP standoffs and to mark the locations for the throttle pushrod tube on the the 8-32 x 2 -inch machine screws as they are not used firewall. when installing glow engines. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 Use four 8-32 x 1-inch machine screws, four #8 washers and four 8-32 lock nuts to secure your engine to the mounts. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver and 11/32-inch box wrench or nut driver to tighten the hardware. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 14  Step 12 Slide the pushrod into the pushrod tube. Connect the clevis to the outer hole of the carburetor arm. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 15: 4-Stroke Engine Installation

    -inch machine screws as they are not used when firewall.  Step 19 installing glow engines. Use medium CA to glue the throttle tube support to the fuselage side and to the pushrod tube. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 16 If you have access to a drill press, it is highly recommended that you use it. Using a drill press for drilling these holes will guarantee they are straight. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 17 Slide the pushrod into the pushrod tube. Connect the clevis to the hole of the servo arm that is 1/2-inch (12mm) from the center of the servo horn. Use the radio system to move the throttle to the low position. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 18: Fuel Tank Installation

    In most cases, the servo arm will angle back for closed. fuselage side and to the throttle pushrod tube. Check to make sure that operating the carburetor linkage manually and the direction the servo operates in provides the correct results. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the covering from the screw hole at the rear of the fuselage hatch. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 20: Electric Motor Installation

    Locate the items to install the electric motor and speed Step 3 clunk to the carburetor and the vent line from the tank to the control in the fuselage. Insert the hook and loop strap in the fuselage as shown. muffler. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 21 Plug the speed control lead into the throttle channel of the receiver. Mount the switch from the E-Flite 60-amp ESC in the switch location on the side of the fuselage in the battery compartment. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 22 Use #2 Phillips screwdriver and threadlock the direction of rotation. Use a tie-wrap (not included) to to secure the screws. secure the motor leads so they will not interfere with the operation of the motor. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23: Cowling Installation

    After the clear cowl has been trimmed and fit, you can slide it over the painted cowl and transfer the outlines to the painted cowl. Check the fit of the painted cowling on the fuselage. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 24: Inch (6Mm) Fuel

    It may be necessary to enlarge the hole in the spinner backpolate to fit you motor or engine. Use a metric propeller reamer for this job. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25: Window Installation

    Use the propeller nut (and washer) to secure the propeller and spinner backplate. Make sure to use a box wrench when tightening the propeller nut on a glow engine. Using pliers or an adjustable wrench may slip and damage the nut. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 26: Aileron Servo Installation

    (15mm) from the center of the arm. aside to allow the glue to fully cure. the wing. Most items are from the bag marked wing. You will also need the aileron pushrod wires from the bag marked pushrod. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27 Important: Make sure the blocks are at least 1/16-inch (1.5mm) from the edge of the servo cover. If not, the cover may not fit back onto the wing as the blocks will interfere with the fit. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 Use the string to pull the aileron servo extension the wing. into the opening at the center of the wing as shown. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 29: Wing Installation

    The tubes will slide in easily. If not, look for obstructions in the wing tube.  Step 17 Repeat Steps 1 through 16 to install the aileron servo in the opposite wing panel. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 30: Center Of Gravity

     Step 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and rudder. After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31: Flight Preparations

    If they are reconnected incorrectly, the note: Travel Adjust, Sub Trim and Dual Rates are bad shape, replace them as well. engine will not run properly. not listed and should be adjusted according to each individual model and preference. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 32: Safety Do's And Don'ts For Pilots

    Check that all trim levers are in the proper location.  Step 7 All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure that the switch harness moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 33: Age Requirements

    Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 34: Ce Compliance Information For The European Union

    For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 35: 2009 Official Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

    Model Rocketry Safety Code; however, they may not be launched from model aircraft. Officially designated AMAAir Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document. Hangar 9 Toledo Special Assembly Manual...
  • Page 36 © 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com hangar-9.com 15182...

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