Heli-Max HMXE04 v1.1 - Manual (Page 12)

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Spindle Replacement
Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove a spindle screw. Remove
the linkages from the blade grips and rotate both blade grips
straight down. On the side where you removed the spindle
screw, carefully remove the blade grip by pulling outward.
Remove the dampening spacer. Pull on the other blade grip
and remove the spindle and blade grip. If the O-rings come
loose simply press them back into the head block.
New spindle installation. Apply threadlocking compound to
one of 2mm screws. Slide the 2mm washer onto the screw
and thread it into the spindle. Slide one of the blade grips
onto the spindle followed by one of the dampening spacers.
Using a 1.5mm hex wrench, slide the blade grip and spindle
assembly through the head block. Make certain the O-rings are
properly seated and they do not slide out the other side.
Place the other dampening spacer and blade grip onto the
spindle. Apply threadlocking compound to the remaining
2mm spindle screw. Slide a 2mm washer onto the screw
and install into the spindle. Using two 1.5mm hex wrenches
tighten the spindle bolts.
Snap the ball links onto the blade grips and re-install the
main blades.
Main Shaft Removal
Remove the main rotor blades. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to
remove the head block retaining bolt. Using a pair of ball link
pliers remove the oval links from the swashplate. While
holding onto the main gear pull upward on the main rotor
head assembly. If the head is difficult to remove simply try to
rotate the main rotor head back and forth while holding onto