e) Inspecting the Rudder System
Figure 3 shows the rudder (1), the attachment screws of the rudder (2), the rod connection for the linkage rods (3), the
connection of the water cooling (4) and the entry openings of the water cooling at the rudder (5).
Switch your remote control on and put the steering servo to the neutral position. Adjust the rudder in the neutral
position as well.
For this, loosen the hexagon socket screw of the linkage connection (3) and adjust the steering linkage so that the
rudder is also in the neutral position (middle position with the servo set to neutral. Then fasten the steering linkage
back to the hexagon socket screw.
Check the function of the rudder linkage. For this, observe the notes in the following chapter „Model Commissioning".
Finally, the hose for water cooling (4) must be pushed on.
Check the rudder system and its linkage for tight fit and damage before any voyage. A damaged or loose
linkage/attachment (e.g. loose screws, see figure 3, items 2 and 3) must be repaired before the voyage.
Otherwise, the linkage rods and/or rudder system may come loose unintentionally in operation.
There is a danger of further damage to your model (e.g. the steering servo blocks). The model will also no
longer be controllable and may cause uncontrollable damage there. Also observe the following information
in the chapter 9 „Model Commissioning".
„Metal/metal" screw connections must be secured against unintended loosening either with so-called stop
nuts or with a drop of thread locker varnish.
Figure 3
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