JR 12X Throttle Friction
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RE: JR 12X Throttle Friction
I failed to mention, I see the screw but I can't get it to turn. It appears to be slightly bent as it doesnt line up real well with the hole. Needless to say I have tried a few differnt size and types of screw drivers. Evidently I'm the only guy who cant get it adjusted. It is far too loose for my preferance as it came from the factory.
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Man I feel even dumber now. I just looked at Craigs picture and I see that I have been trying to turn the wrong screw. I was trying to adjust the one under the large removeable rubber pad. I see a long screw there that moves up and down with throttle stick movement and assumed that was the proper one. Thanks Craig, I will now go and try the correct screw.
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Go ahead, have your fun, just remember one thing................................... As of yet atleast I havent tried to "HUG" a tree with a jet model airplane.
I adjusted the proper screw as tight as it will go and it increased the friction to a barely acceptable level, I would prefer a bit more. I sure wish they still had the rachets like my 10SX and 10X.
I adjusted the proper screw as tight as it will go and it increased the friction to a barely acceptable level, I would prefer a bit more. I sure wish they still had the rachets like my 10SX and 10X.
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Go ahead, have your fun, just remember one thing................................... As of yet atleast I havent tried to "HUG" a tree with a jet model airplane.
Go ahead, have your fun, just remember one thing................................... As of yet atleast I havent tried to "HUG" a tree with a jet model airplane.
You can send the TX to Horizon and they will install the rachet for free. Or you can order the part for a fee and do it yourself.
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Thats good to know. Based upon my apparent stupidity regarding this issue so far do you realy think its wise for ME to be digging into the inards of my shiny new TX ???
Oh, did you do that to the Waco tree Bob ? I was reffering to a differnt tree trimmer. NOT ! ! ! ! !
Oh, did you do that to the Waco tree Bob ? I was reffering to a differnt tree trimmer. NOT ! ! ! ! !
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ORIGINAL: turnnburn
Man I feel even dumber now. I just looked at Craigs picture and I see that I have been trying to turn the wrong screw. I was trying to adjust the one under the large removeable rubber pad. I see a long screw there that moves up and down with throttle stick movement and assumed that was the proper one. Thanks Craig, I will now go and try the correct screw.
Man I feel even dumber now. I just looked at Craigs picture and I see that I have been trying to turn the wrong screw. I was trying to adjust the one under the large removeable rubber pad. I see a long screw there that moves up and down with throttle stick movement and assumed that was the proper one. Thanks Craig, I will now go and try the correct screw.
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RE: JR 12X Throttle Friction
[quote]ORIGINAL: airwayman
The smaller of the two 12X manuals shows a picture of the back of the Tx...I think on the inside cover?? It points to the spot under the large removeable rubber pad 'with the long screw that moves up and down' as the spring tensioner for the throttle. It does not mention the small rubber cover Craig talks about.
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It DEFINITELY makes a difference adjusting the tension screw. I found mine was way too light ( was actually giving inadvertant rudder input ). I turned mine in at least 4 full turns.
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