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Evo Shogun 400 EP Final Assembly Manual

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3 D - C A P A B L E , E L E C T R I C - P O W E R E D H E L I C O P T E R
The EvoFlight Shogun 400 EP heli is distributed
exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright © 2004, Global Hobby
Distributors Version V2.0 June 2004
Kit Product Number: 163100
The EvoFlight Shogun 400 EP heli is not intended for first-time helicopter pilots. Although it may be possible to learn to fly
using this helicopter with an experienced instructor, the Shogun 400 EP heli is designed for more experienced pilots.
FINAL ASSEMBLY GUIDE
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
90% Factory-Assembled w/Balanced Main Rotor Blades
Fiberglass Composite Main Frame
Strong, Lightweight Aluminum Tail Boom
Ball Bearing-Supported, Carbon-Shaft Tail Rotor Drive
Rotor Head/Collective Pitch Control (Bell-Hiller System)
Drive Gear w/Included Autorotation
Complete Ball Bearings Set - 17 Ball Bearings Total
Length Overall: 630mm (24.75 Inches)
Main Rotor Diameter: 635mm (25 Inches)
Tail Rotor Diameter: 130mm (5 Inches)
Weight RTF: 530 grams (18.5 Ounces) - Depending on Equipment Used
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  • Page 1 Weight RTF: 530 grams (18.5 Ounces) - Depending on Equipment Used The EvoFlight Shogun 400 EP heli is not intended for first-time helicopter pilots. Although it may be possible to learn to fly using this helicopter with an experienced instructor, the Shogun 400 EP heli is designed for more experienced pilots.
  • Page 2 The best-flying 3D micro heli, period. That's what Shogun 400 EP heli owner and pilot Paul Anderson will tell you. The hover stability, speed and 3D performance is impressive. And just because it's a micro heli doesn't mean that the Shogun 400 EP heli can't handle the wind.
  • Page 3 ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR SHOGUN 400 EP HELI This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your Shogun 400 EP heli. IMPORTANT When choosing accessories for your Shogun 400 EP heli, such as servos, ESC, receiver and other related accessories, it's very important to take the weight of these items into consideration.
  • Page 4 BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE SHOGUN 400 EP HELI Use the photo below to become familiar with the main components of the Shogun 400 EP heli. Also included, but not shown, is the body and canopy assembly, and the decal set.
  • Page 5 INSTALLING YOUR SERVOS Install your pitch and roll servos into the servo mounts at the When installing your servos, use the rubber grommets that front of the main frame. Both servo output shafts should be came with your servos, but be careful not to overtighten the servo toward the front of the main frame.
  • Page 6 INSTALLING YOUR FLIGHT BATTERY IMPORTANT The Shogun 400 EP heli is designed to use the EvoFlight 3 Cell 1600Mah Lithium Polymer flight battery recommended in these instructions. Use of any other flight battery is not recommended, and flight performance while using any other flight battery cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 7 CONNECTING THE FLIGHT CONTROL LINKAGES Even though it's pretty easy and straightforward, take your time when connecting the flight control linkages. Here are a few things to remember: Before installing the servo arms, the servos MUST be centered. Before making the Z-Bends in the control linkage wires, the particular control system that you're working on MUST be centered. The control linkage wires MUST be installed the specified distance from the center of the servo arms.
  • Page 8 CONNECTING THE ROLL AND PITCH CONTROL LINKAGES Turn on the radio control system and center the roll servo. Turn on the radio control system and center the pitch servo. Double-check that the roll servo is moving in the correct Double-check that the pitch servo is moving in the correct direction.

  • Page 9: Installing The Body

    Repeat the procedures above to apply the remaining decals. Rub each decal down thoroughly to adhere it into place. PREFLIGHT SETUP Before flying your new Shogun 400 EP heli for the first time, it's important to double-check everything once more and to make sure that you've set the helicopter up properly for its first few flights.
  • Page 10 PREFLIGHT SETUP, CONTINUED..Double-check that all of the controls are working properly and that they are moving in the correct direction as described below: Double-check that the main rotor blade screws and the tail rotor blade screws are snug, but not too tight. Double-check that the paddles are level when all of the controls are centered.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT The part number for the optional training gear is 165250. FOR A PARTS BREAK-DOWN DRAWING OF THE SHOGUN 400 EP HELI AND A COMPLETE PHOTO-ILLUSTRATED LISTING OF REPLACEMENT PARTS, PLEASE SEE THE NEXT PAGE.
  • Page 13 SHOGUN 400 EP HELI REPLACEMENT PARTS We stock a complete line of replacement parts for your EvoFlight Shogun 400 EP heli. Listed below are the replacement parts that are available, along with their respective part numbers for easy ordering convenience. We suggest ordering directly from your local EvoFlight dealer.
  • Page 14 165130 165132 165134 165135 Tail Boom Support Clamp Set Stabilizer & Fin Set Body & Canopy Set Decal Set 165140 165142 165144 165146 Main Shaft (Mast) Power 400H Motor w/Pinion Spindle Shaft Stabilizer Arm Set 165148 165150 165152 165154 Tail Boom w/Bearing Tail Boom Support Set Landing Gear Skids Tail Rotor Hub Set...
  • Page 15 165181 165184 165188 165190 Stabilizer Paddles Set Tail Rotor Set Tail Rotor Input Gear Set Tail Output Shaft Set 165196 165200 165202 165204 Main Drive Gear One-Way Bearing Ball Bearing Set (2x5x2.5L) Ball Bearing Set (3x8x3L) 165206 165208 165250 Ball Bearing Set (3x8x4L) Screw Set Training Gear Assembly...

  • Page 16: Our Guarantee

    Crash damage will not be covered under warranty. Do not request warranty service for a crash-damaged product. This warranty covers the EvoFlight Shogun 400 EP heli only. It does not cover your own radio control system. Please remove your radio control system and flight battery from the helicopter before sending the product to us.