Heli-Max HMXE0810 - Manual (Page 25)

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MAIN SHAFT REMOVAL
Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to
remove the head block re-
taining bolt. Using a pair of
ball link pliers remove the
oval links from the swash-
plate. While holding onto the
main gear pull upward on the
main rotor head assembly. If
the head is diffi cult to remove
simply try to rotate the main
rotor head back and forth
while holding onto the main
gear. Please note there is a
fl at spot on the main shaft.
You will not be able to rotate the head more than a few degrees due to this.
Use pliers to grasp the 2mm
nut on the main gear. Insert
a 1.5mm hex wrench into the
main gear bolt and remove
the screw.
Insert a 1.5mm hex wrench
into the main shaft collar
set screw and loosen.
Insert another 1.5mm hex
wrench into the hole in the
top of the main shaft. While
holding onto the main gear
try pulling upwards on the
main shaft. If you are having
diffi culty removing the main
shaft make certain you have
loosened the set screw on
the main shaft collar. If
necessary try rotating the main shaft back and forth to help pull the shaft loose
from the lower gear. If you decide to remove the main gear please note there is
a small spacer located beneath it.