Final Pre-Flight Checks - GRAUPNER heim Starlet 50 Mode D'emploi

14. Final pre-flight checks

When you have completed the model, run through the final checks listed below before the first
flight:
• Study the manual again and ensure that all the stages of assembly have been completed
correctly.
• Check that all the screws in the ball-links and brackets are tightened fully after you have
adjusted gear meshing clearance.
• Can all the servos move freely, without mechanical obstruction at any point? Do they all
rotate in the correct direction relative to the stick movements? Are the servo output arm
retaining screws fitted and properly tightened?
• Check the direction of effect of the gyro system.
• Ensure that the transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged. We recommend using a
voltage monitor module (e.g. Order No. 3138) to check the state of charge of the receiver
battery on the flying field.
Don't attempt to start the motor and fly the helicopter until you have successfully checked
everything as described above.
Bear in mind that the running qualities of your motor will vary greatly according to the fuel in
use, the glowplug, the height of your flying site above sea level and atmospheric conditions.
Please read the notes on motor set-up which you will find later in this manual.
Maintenance
Helicopters, whether large or small, place considerable demands on maintenance. Whenever
you notice vibration in your model, take immediate steps to reduce or eliminate it. Rotating
parts, important screwed joints, control linkages and linkage junctions should be checked before
every flight. If repairs become necessary, be sure to use original replacement parts exclusively.
Never attempt to repair damaged rotor blades; replace them with new ones.
Fitting the starter adaptor
The starter adaptor supplied with the mechanics consists of three parts which are assembled as
shown in the drawing: first push the pin 4450.5C through the extension 4450.5B, then fit the
plastic adaptor 4450.5A and check that the cross-pin engages in the channel in the moulding.
To mount the starter adaptor on the electric starter, first remove the rubber insert holder from
the starter output shaft. Slide the starter adaptor onto the starter shaft until the cross-pin in the
shaft engages with the channel in the adaptor. Tighten the two grubscrews to fix the adaptor in
place.
Ensure that the adaptor runs „true", i.e. does not wobble when it is spinning.
To start the motor, rotate the rotor head until you can engage the starter adaptor vertically in the
motor's cooling fan. Please note:
• • • • Do not switch the starter on until you are sure that the teeth of the cooling fan are
correctly engaged with the matching teeth on the starter adaptor.
• • • • When the motor has started, switch off the starter before withdrawing it.
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