User Manual

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The following is a check list that you should follow
every time you have completed a flying session with
your Pulse
™
XT. Doing so will keep your aircraft
in the best flying condition.
Clean Up
You will want to clean your Pulse XT before loading it into
your vehicle to head home. Use a cleaner such as Windex
or 409 and a paper towel to wipe down the exterior of your
plane, removing the fuel residue. Remember a clean plane
will last longer since the fuel won’t be allowed to soak into
any exposed wood.
Checking the Propeller
Check to make sure the propeller is tightly secured to
the engine. If not, remove the spinner and use a crescent
wrench to tighten it back down. If you have had any not-
so-great landings, you will want to inspect the propeller
for any damage. Small nicks and scratches can quickly
become fractures, causing the propeller to be unsafe for
flight. Always carry a few spare propellers so a damaged
propeller can be replaced at the field, increasing your
flying time per outing.
Checking the Clevises
Inspect the aileron, elevator and rudder clevises to make
sure they are connected and in good working order. If
you find a clevis that is showing signs of wear or is
broken, replace it with a new clevis. Also check the nylon
connectors at the servo for any wear or damage. If they
look worn or in bad shape, replace them as well.
Checking the Control Horns
Inspect the control horns to make sure they have not
crushed the wood of the control surface. If so, remove the
control horn screws to remove the control horn. Place 2–3
drops of thin CA into each of the screw holes. In addition,
use a T-pin to poke small holes in the covering in the area
where the control horn mounts, then saturate the area with
thin CA. This will harden the wood and give the control
horns a solid surface to be mounted to.
Checking the Wheel Collars
Check the setscrews on the main and tail wheel wheel
collars to make sure they are not loose. Use a 1.5mm
hex wrench to tighten the setscrews. It is suggested to
remove them if they loosen frequently, apply threadlock
to the setscrews, then secure the wheel collars back
into position.
Check the Muffler Bolts
Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to make sure the bolts holding
the muffler onto the engine are tight and have not vibrated
loose during flight.
Check the Engine or Motor Mount Bolts
Remove the spinner and propeller from the engine and
then remove the cowling from the fuselage. Remove the
muffler from the engine. Use a Phillips screwdriver and
adjustable wrench to make sure the four bolts securing the
engine to the mount are tight. Use a Phillips screwdriver
to check that the bolts holding the mount to the firewall
are tight as well.
Maintaining Your Pulse XT PNP
Adjusting the Engine
 Step 3
Before you fly, be sure that your engine idles reliably,
transitions and runs at all throttle settings. Only when
this is achieved should any plane be considered ready for
flight.
 Step 1
Completely read the instructions included with your
engine and follow the recommended break-in procedure.
 Step 2
At the field, adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at
full throttle and adjust the idle and low-speed needle so
that a consistent idle is achieved.