Motor service, Troubleshooting guide safe – ParkZone PKZ8050 User Manual

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Motor Service

Disassembly

CAUTION: Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the aircraft before
removing the propeller.

1. Remove the screw (A) and spinner (B) from the collet (C).
2. Remove the spinner nut (D), propeller (E), spinner backplate (F), backplate

(G) and collet from the motor shaft (H). You will need a tool to turn the spin-
ner nut.

3. Remove the 3 screws (I) from the cowling (J). Carefully remove the cowling

from the fuselage. Paint may keep the cowling attached to the fuselage.

4. Remove the 4 screws (K) from the motor mount (L) and the fuselage.
5. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires.
6. Remove the 4 screws (M) and motor (N) from the motor mount.

Assembly

Assemble in reverse order.

• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires.
• The propeller size numbers (12 x 4) must face out from the motor for correct

propeller operation.

• A tool is required to tighten the spinner nut on the collet.
• Ensure the spinner is fully connected to the spinner backplate for safe

operation.

Not all wiring shown.

C

G

K

E

J

A

B

F

L

M

H

I

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Oscillation

Flying too fast in Stagility or 3D
mode

Change to Precision Mode

Flying over recommended
airspeed

Reduce air speed

Damaged propeller or spinner

Replace propeller or spinner

Imbalanced propeller

Balance the propeller. For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video at www.
horizonhobby.com

Motor vibration

Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed

Loose receiver

Align and secure receiver in fuselage

Loose aircraft controls

Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface)

Worn parts

Replace worn parts (especially propeller, spinner or servo)

Irregular servo rotation

Replace servo

Trim change
when fl ight
mode is switched

Receiver did not save trim
setting

After adjusting transmitter trim in the air or on the ground, do not touch the control sticks for 2 seconds

Incorrect
response to the
AS3X Control
Direction Test

Incorrect direction settings in
the receiver, which can cause
a crash

DO NOT fl y. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then fl y

Troubleshooting Guide

SAFE

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