Gyro Gain Adjustment; Blade Helicopter Belt Tension; Post-Flight Inspections And Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Horizon Hobby Blade Trio 360 CFX Instruction Manual

Gyro Gain Adjustment

• If the tail wags or oscillates, lower the gain on the gyro.
On your transmitter's gyro menu, decrease the gyro gain values a small amount
at a time until the helicopter is stable within a particular fl ight mode.

Blade Helicopter Belt Tension

Belt tension that is too tight results in loss of power and causes the belt to wear more quickly. Tension that is too loose can cause belt damage and loss of tail rotor
control in fl ight.
To check for proper belt tension:
1. View the tail rotor drive belt through the opening at the back of the main
frame.
2. Use a hex wrench or standard screwdriver to compress the belt through the
opening.
3. Apply light pressure on the belt, compressing the belt toward the left side of
the tail boom.
4. The belt tension is correct if the compressed side of the belt reaches approxi-
mately halfway to the opposite side of the belt.
a. If the compressed side of the belt reaches farther than halfway to the
other side of the belt, the tension is too loose.
b. If the compressed side of the belt does not reach halfway to the other
side of the belt, the tension is too tight.

Post-Flight Inspections and Maintenance

Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball
Ball Links
during fl ight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail.
Cleaning Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth.
Bearings Replace bearings when they become notchy (sticky in places when turning) or draggy.
Wiring Make sure wiring does not block moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors.
Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts. Tighten screw so parts are mated
Fasteners
together, then turn screw only 1/8th of a turn more.
Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage to these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches.
Rotors
Replace damaged parts before fl ying.
Make sure the AR7210BX is securely attached to the frame. Replace the double-sided tape when necessary. The helicopter will crash if the AR7210BX
Gyro
separates from the helicopter frame.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
Low fl ight battery or transmitter battery voltage
AR7210BX is not in bind mode
Helicopter will not bind
to the transmitter
Transmitter is not in bind mode
(during binding)
Transmitter too close to the helicopter during binding
process
Helicopter is bound to a different model memory
Helicopter will not link
(ModelMatch radios only)
to the transmitter
(after binding)
Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low
The helicopter was moved during initialization
AR7210BX will not
The transmitter is powered off
initialize
Controls are not centered
Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high
The transmitter is not in normal mode or throttle
hold is on
Helicopter will not
respond to the throttle but The motor is not connected to the ESC or the motor
responds to other controls wires are damaged
Flight battery charge is too low
Throttle channel is reversed
EN
Possible Cause
Fully charge or replace the fl ight battery and/or transmitter batteries
Make sure the bind plug is connected to the AR7210BX BND/DAT port
Power on the transmitter while holding the Trainer/Bind switch. Hold the Trainer/Bind switch
until binding is complete
Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter to a larger distance from the helicopter.
Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the helicopter and follow binding instructions
Disconnect the fl ight battery. Select the correct model memory on the transmitter
Reconnect the fl ight battery
Replace or recharge batteries
Lay the helicopter on its side during initialization if windy
Power on the transmitter
Center elevator, aileron and rudder controls. Make sure the throttle is at idle
Lower the throttle stick and lower the throttle trim
Make sure the transmitter is in normal mode and throttle hold is off
Connect the motor wires to the ESC and check motor wires for damage
Replace or recharge fl ight battery
Reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter
• If the tail is drifting while hovering, increase the gain on the gyro.
On your transmitter, increase the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until
the tail starts to wag/oscillate. Afterwards, reduce the gain until the tail stops
wagging/oscillating within a particular fl ight mode.
To adjust belt tension:
1. Loosen the two horizontal stabilizer screws.
2. Loosen the 2 screws at the
back of the main frame.
3. Slide the boom forward
or aft to adjust the belt
tension.
4. When the belt tension is
properly adjusted, tighten
the 2 screws at the back
of the frame.
5. Tighten the horizontal
stabilizer screws.
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Solution