Top Flite TOPA0140 - Manual (Page 59)

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2. Verify the C.G.
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3. Secure the battery and receiver with a strip
of balsa or plywood. Simply stuffing them
into place with foam rubber is not sufficient.
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4. Extend your receiver antenna and make sure
it has a strain relief inside the fuselage to
keep tension off the solder joint inside
the receiver.
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5. Balance your model laterally as explained in
the instructions.
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6. File flat spots on landing gear wires and
axles for the set screws to lock onto.
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7. Secure critical fasteners with thread locking
compound (the screws that hold the
carburetor arm, set screws on wheel collars
and slip-on type axles, screw-lock pushrod
connectors, etc.).
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8. Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels
will turn freely.
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9. Make sure all hinges are securely glued
in place.
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10. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin
CA where appropriate (control horns, servo
hatches, etc,).
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11. Confirm that all controls operate in the
correct direction and the throws are set up
according to the manual.
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12. Make sure there are silicone retainers on all
the clevises.
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13. Fasten all servo arms to the servos with the
screws included with your radio.
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14. Use vinyl tape or heat shrink tubing to
secure the plugs that connect your servo
wires to Y-connectors or servo extensions.
Also secure the plug that connects your
battery pack to the on/off switch.
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15. Make sure any servo extension cords you
may have used do not interfere with other
systems (servo arms, landing gear,
pushrods, etc.).
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16. Secure the pressure tap to the muffler with
high temp RTV silicone, thread locking
compound or J.B. Weld.
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17. Use nylon ties on both ends of the silicone
tube connecting the muffler to the header.
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18. Make sure your fuel lines and pressure lines
are connected and are not kinked.
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19. Use an incidence meter to check the wing for
twists and attempt to correct before flying.
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20. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).
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21. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner.
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22. Place your name, address, AMA number and
telephone number on or inside your model.
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23. Cycle your receiver battery pack (if
necessary) and make sure it is fully charged.
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24. If you wish to photograph your model, do this
before your first flight.
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25. Range check your radio when you get to the
flying field.
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: Failure to follow these safety precautions
may result in severe injury to yourself
and others.
Store model fuel in a safe place away from high
heat, sparks or flames. Do not smoke near the
engine or fuel as it is very flammable. Engine
exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly carbon
monoxide so do not run the engine in a closed
room or garage.
Get help from an experienced pilot when you learn
to operate engines.
Use safety glasses when you operate model
engines.
Do not run the engine near loose gravel or sand;
the propeller may throw loose material in your face
or eyes.
When you start and run the engine, keep your face
and body as well as all spectators away from the
plane of rotation of the propeller.
Always be aware and very conscious of hand
movements and be deliberate in your reach for
the needle valve, glow plug clip, or other items
near a spinning propeller.
Keep loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs,
long hair or loose objects away from the prop. Be
conscious of pencils, screw drivers or other
objects that may fall out of your shirt pockets.
Use a chicken stick or electric starter and follow
the instructions to start your engine.
Make certain the glow plug clip or connector is
secure so that it will not pop off or get into the
running propeller.
Ask an assistant to hold the model from the rear
while you start the engine and operate the controls.
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