Instruction manual

Motor Break-In and Radio Prep
For better motor life, follow this section on
motor break-in and maintenance. Even if you
do not break in the motor, follow the steps con-
cerning radio and motor set up.
Items Needed: To break-in the motor, you will
need lightweight oil such as TS Racing oil and
motor cleaner such as Performance Plus III.
Preparation: Please carefully read the
manufacturer’s radio operation directions, the
charger directions, and the speed control (ESC)
directions before attempting to connect power
to any of the electronics.
Special NOTE!: NEVER use these chemicals
on the motor while it is in the plane. NEVER
allow these chemicals to touch the plane in any
way. They will DESTROY your plane beyond
repair and this type of damage is not covered
by warranty.
o)1. Charge the flight battery and your radio’s
transmitter battery.
o)2. Connect the motor to the speed control
(ESC) and the ESC to the receiver. Do NOT
connect the propeller or adaptor.
o)3. Connect the radio system and turn on the
transmitter, then the receiver.
o)4. Push the throttle stick to 1/3 throttle. The
motor should begin turning in the clockwise di-
rection (if you are facing the motor’s mounting
surface.) If it turns in the wrong direction, Re-
verse the MOTOR wires where they connect to
the ESC. Do NOT reverse the polarity of the
battery!
o)5. Apply a small drop of lightweight oil to
the small bushings supporting the motor shaft.
TS Racing Motor Oil
Apply Oil Here
Performance
Plus III Motor
Cleaner
Mirage Motor
Motor
Rotation
Spray Cleaner
Here
o)6. Spray motor cleaner into the opening on
the side of the motor. The cleaning solution
should be dark in color as it runs out of the mo-
tor. Continue spraying cleaner into the motor in
short 1-2 second bursts, 5-6 seconds apart until
the fluid runs clear.
o)7. Apply 2 small drops of oil to each bush-
ing.
o)8. Continue running the motor until the bat-
tery dies or 15 minutes, whichever comes first.
o)9. Oil the bushings again. Do not use too much
and wipe away all excess oil.
o)10. Remove the motor from the plane and
repeat these steps every 30 to 40 flights. This
will extend brush life, bushing life, and motor
power output.
Optional: For better looks, locate two wood
screw plates. Paint them white on one side
only.
o)1. Remove the internal foam wall between
the cockpit area to the rest of the fuselage. This
area will be for the battery pack.
o)2. Attach the four screw plates (unfinshed)
to the bottom of the fuselage and the two lo-
cated on each side of the cockpit with a small
amount of Epoxy. The foam is recessed for the
screw plates.
Airframe Preparation
Remove Foam From This Area
Cocpit Area
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