Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Trainer - Manual (Page 31)

31 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual
 Step 10
Use diagonal cutters to trim the excess wire above the
link so it does not interfere with the operation of the radio
system. Leave a small amount of wire so the pushrod snap
link cannot accidentally slip up and over the wire.
 Step 11
Move the throttle stick to the low throttle position. With the
carburetor closed, attach the servo horn on the servo using a
#1 Phillips screwdriver.

Step 12
Check the operation of the carburetor using the radio
system. The servo should move without any binding at
closed or open throttle. If it does, adjust the clevis at the
carburetor as necessary, or use the radio travel volume to
correct any adjustment issues.
 Step 13
If you are going to step away from your model, make sure to
turn off both the transmitter and receiver.
Elevator Linkage Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage Safety tubing
Clevis Pushrod snap link
2-56 x 28-inch pushrod wire
Required Tools and Adhesives
Hobby knife with #11 blade Pliers
Phillips screwdriver: #1
Ruler
Diagonal cutters
 Step 1
Locate the items necessary to install the elevator linkage.
 Step 2
Slide the 2-56 x 28-inch pushrod wire into the tube in the
fuselage for the elevator. Make sure the threaded end goes
into the tube first.
 Step 3
Use a hobby knife to cut a 1/4-inch (6mm) piece from the clear
safety tubing. Slide the tubing onto the clevis, and then thread
the clevis 10-turns on the elevator pushrod wire as shown.