Four Star Bird - 40 ARF
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Specifications Wingspan: 60 in Wing Area: 610 sq in Weight: 5.0 lb Length: 48 in Engine: 2-stroke .40-.61, or 4-stroke .52-.70 Radio: 4-channel, five servos
Special Notes • Due to temperature changes during transportation and storage, the airplane you
receive might have wrinkles on the covering. This could be removed by applying a little heat gun for bigger wrinkles and using a pin for small bubbles.
• The pushrods that came with this plane are uncut and unbent. Be sure to cut the pushrods to the proper length.
• This airplane is intended for intermediate to advanced modelers with experience with previous airplanes. Please use the same caution and judgments as in your previous ARFs.
• When balancing the airplane, the suggested balance point is 3.2 in from the leading edge.
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1. Parts of the airplane
2. Included accessories
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3. Align the aileron along the hinges
4. Apply glue to secure the aileron
5. Join the two wings halves using the wing
joiner strip
6. Apply glue to secure the two wing halves
7. Apply glue to secure the servo mounting
bracket
8. Secure the aileron servo
9. Connect the servo to the pushrod
10. Remove the covering over the horizontal
stabilizer opening
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11. Slide the stabilizer into the opening
12. Apply glue to secure the stabilizer
13. Align the elevator along the hinges
14. Apply glue to secure the elevator
15. Install the steerable tail wheel
16. Install the fin and rudder. Connect the tail wheel wire with the rudder
17. Apply glue to secure the fin
18. Apply glue to secure the rudder
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19. Run the rudder wire through the fuselage
20. Install the control horn and the clevis on the rudder
21. Use the same method to connect the
elevator servo
22. Remove the covering over the landing
gear opening
23. Secure the landing gear
24. Install the wheel
25. Use the same method for the other side
26. Assemble the fuel tank
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27. Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage
28. Secure the tank at the front of the fuselage
29. Install the radio receiver
30. Complete the servo installation inside the
fuselage
31. Secure the engine
32. Connect the engine servo pushrod
33. Complete the installation of the engine
34. Secure the canopy