Instruction manual

9. If you are using a glow engine: Start the engine and set the needle valve according to your engine

manufacturer's instructions. Advance the throttle to ‘full speed’ then lift and hold the Grasshopper at a

45-60 degree nose-up attitude for 10-15 seconds; during this time the engine should run smoothly with no

appreciable loss of RPM. However, if your engine’s RPM ‘sags’ noticeably or if the engine dies from

being either too rich or too lean, readjust the engine’s high speed needle valve according to the engine

manufacturer’s instructions.

10. Whenever possible, point the nose of your Grasshopper into the wind for take off. As you advance the

throttle, keep the nose pointed straight ahead as your Grasshopper picks up speed. Then, after the tail has

lifted off and when you feel confident your Grasshopper has achieved adequate flying speed, give only a

slight amount of UP elevator to gently climb to a safe manuevering altitude.

Congratulations on your new L-4 Grasshopper.

May you enjoy many Happy Landings!

However, please remember …

• The quality and capabilities of your finished model airplane depend on how you assemble it.

• This product is NOT a toy.

• Your safety depends on how you use and fly it.

• Any testing, flying and use of this model airplane is done entirely at your own risk.

• Please enjoy your hobby and fly safely!

Manufactured by:

Maxford USA RC Model Mfg, Inc. Telephone (voice) ............ (562) 529-3988

15247 Texaco Avenue Fax .................................... (562) 562-6988

Paramount, CA 90723

Toll free (orders only) ..... (866) 706-8288

Website ................ www.maxfordusa.com

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