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3-3 LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 3x12mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) ........4 pc 4x4mm Set Screw ........4 pc 3x12mm Socket Head Bolt ........4 pc 3mm Flat Washer 3mm Flat Washer (4 pc) ........4 pc Landing Gear Dampers (4 pc) 3mm Lock Nut 3mm Lock Nut (4 pc) Landing Strut 4x4mm Set Screw (4 pc) Antenna Tube Landing Skid Cap Landing Skid 20mm 3-4 .32-.36 CO0LING FAN/HUB INSTALLATION Nut Supplied with Engine For proper installation of the fan assembly, it is neccessary for the engine to have th
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3-4.1 .46 COOLING FAN INSTALLATION Nut Supplied with Engine Note: If you are building the Ergo .32-.36 Version, proceed to Step 3-5. Note: It will not be necessary to use the four 3x5mm Socket Head Bolts included in this screw bag. Note: It will be necessary to shorten the Crankshaft of the engine to allow clearance. Test fit the Fan Assembly to determine the correct amount to be removed. On the Thunder Tiger Pro .46 Heli Aluminum Cooling Fan Engine, it will be necessary to remove 1/2" from
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3-5.1 .46 ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT Engine Mount .46 Fan Assembly: .46 Use Threadlock ........4 pc 3mm Serrated 3x15mm Socket Head Bolt Washer (4 pc) ........4 pc 3mm Flat Washer ........4 pc 3mm Serrated Washer Motor Mount Direction: Motor Mount Direction: Thunder Tiger O.S. Top Top Longer Distance Longer Distance O.S. .46 FS 3mm Flat Thunder Tiger Pro .46 R-H Washer (4 pc) 3x15mm Socket Shorter Distance Shorter Distance Head Bolts (4 pc) Bottom Bottom It is important to note the proper direction
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3-7 ENGINE INSTALLATION (ALL) ........4 pc 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt ........4 pc 3mm Flat Washer 3mm Flat Washer (4 pc) 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) Correct Incorrect Adjust the height and position of the Engine as shown so the bottom of the Clutch *It is highly recommended that you insert Assembly is flush with the bottom of the the Muffler Bolts into the Engine Case prior Clutch Bell. Also check to insure that the to installing the engine in the frame. Engine and Clutch Bell are parallel. 3-8
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.32-.36 AND .46 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ERGO SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length 46.5" Tail Rotor Diameter 9.17"
Overall Height 16.38" Gear Ratio 9.78:1:5.18
Main Rotor Diameter 48.5" (.32-.36) Gross Weight 6.75-7.0 lbs.
50" (.46 3D)
Heli Division
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the JR Ergo helicopter kit. models. For further information, you can contact the AMA at: This kit has been both engineered and manufactured by JR with help from some Academy of Model Aeronautics of Japan’s top R/C helicopter engineers (now employed by JR). 5151 East Memorial Drive As you may well know, the name JR has for years been synonymous with state- Muncie, IN 47302 of-the-art, high quality radio control systems known the world over for thei
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INDEX Section Description Page Section Description Page Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 5-2 Tail Gear Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hardware Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 5-3 Tail Center Hub Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 1-1 Clutch Bell/Start Shaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 5
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ERGO .32-.36 AND ERGO .46 3D FEATURES Heavy-Duty Aluminum Quad Frame System Straight Blade Axle Rotor Head Design Provides excellent rigidity and vibration absorption. Provides high responsiveness and solid blade tracking. One-Way Hex Start Shaft System Low Drag Flybar Paddles Provides positive starting. Starter shaft utilizes a one-way bearing Provide quick yet smooth cyclic response at all flight speeds. that allows the shaft to stop after the engine is started. Heavy-Duty Main Blade Grips Wi
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2. ENGINE REQUIREMENTS (NOT INCLUDED): A .32-.36 R/C Helicopter Engine (Ergo .30) or .46 R/C Helicopter Engine (Ergo .46) A special helicopter type muffler is also required (JRP960078 Ergo .32-.36 Muffler Shown) (Thunder Tiger Pro .46 Heli Engine Shown) (Webra .33 Heli Engine Shown) (JRP960079 Ergo .46 Muffler Shown) 3. BUILDING SUPPLIES (NOT INCLUDED): The following items are needed to complete the assembly of the JR Ergo: Silicone Fuel Tubing Fuel Filter Whip Antenna Glow Plugs Double Side
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4. TOOLS NEEDED TO ASSEMBLE THE JR ERGO (NOT INCLUDED): Nut Drivers: 5mm, 7mm Needle Nose Pliers Scissors Phillips Screwdirver Drill and Drill Bits Small Hammer X-Acto Knife Metric Ruler Blade Balancer Allen Wrenches: 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0mm 5. FIELD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED): 12 Volt Electric Starter 12 Volt Starting Battery 1.5 Volt Glow Plug Battery Remote Glow Plug Adaptor Helicopter Fuel 15% - 30% Hex Starting Shaft Fuel Pump Pitch Gauge Ball Link Pliers Training Gear (Beginners On
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HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION There are many various sizes and shapes of hardware included in this kit. All of the hardware, screws, nuts, etc., contained in the Ergo kit are described in Prior to assembly, please be careful to identify each screw by matching it to the the following A, B, C manner: full size screw outlines included in each step. A B A B A B C C 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt 2.6x10mm Self Tapping Screw 3mm Flat Washer B B .05mm C Socket Head Bolt Tapping Screw Flat Washer C B A B A B A B C C
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1-1 CLUTCH BELL/START SHAFT ASSEMBLY Starter Hex Adaptor ..........1 pc Complete Assembly 3x4mm Set Screw Use Threadlock * When installing the Start Shaft Bearing Block Assembly, be sure the Bearing Block is positioned so the Bushing faces upward toward the starter hex adaptor, with the bearing toward the Clutchbell Assembly. 3x4mm Set Screw Start Shaft *Start Shaft Bearing Block Clutch Bell Assembly Note: Be sure to allow a slight amount of clearance between the Start Hex Adaptor and the Bear
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1-3 CONTROL BALL INSTALLATION 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Mixing Lever (3 pc) (Prepare 3 Sets) Use Threadlock ........1 pc 2x8mm Flat Head Screw 2mm Nut Roll Bell Crank Steel Joint Ball ........8 pc 2x10mm Flat Head Screw 2mm Nut Steel Joint Ball ........9 pc Steel Joint Ball ........3 pc 2mm Nut 2x10mm Flat Head Screw (8 pc) Mixing Base Arm (Collective) Joint Ball (9 pc) 2x10mm Flat Head Screw 1-4 SERVO MIXING LEVER UNIT ASSEMBLY Complete Assembly ........2 pc Use Threadlock 3x8mm Flat Head Screw 3x
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1-5 ELEVATOR ARM ASSEMBLY Elevator Arm Rear Elevator Arm Front ..........2pc Swashplate A 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Arms ......2pc Steel Joint Ball Elevator Arm Pin ......2pc Steel Joint Ball Steel Joint Ball 2x8mm Flat Head Screw 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Elevator Arm Pin Caution: Be sure to note correct Swashplate A Arm installation direction. Tap-in gently with Elevator Arm Marked Side Out Marked Side In a small hammer. Swashplate A Swashplate A Swashplate A Arm Arm Arm Edge of Work Bench Elevator A
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2-1 UPPER MAIN FRAME SECTION ASSEMBLY Upper Main Shaft Bearing Block Use Threadlock On Bearing Flush Position so the side All Screws with Flange of the bearing block UP that has the bearing ..........21 pc Bearing flush with the flange 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt is upward. ..........1 pc Lower Main Shaft Bearing Block Bearing Flush Position so side of 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt with Flange the bearing block UP that has the bearing ..........11 pc flush with the flange Bearing 3mm Flat Washer is downwa
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2-2 UPPER MAIN FRAME CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION Use Threadlock Elevator Arm Bushing Nylon Washer Note: Be sure to install the Elevator Arm Units in their proper Nylon Washer Elevator Arm Bushing location as there is a “Front” 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt and a “Rear” Unit (Step 1-5). Nylon Washer 3x6mm Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt Nylon Washer Roll Bellcrank Spacer 3x22mm Socket Mixing Base Nut Head Bolt ........2 pc 3x6mm Socket Head Bolt 3x6mm Socket Head Bolt ........4 pc Washout Arm
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2-3 LOWER MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY Lower Main Frame 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw (4 pc) ........ 4pc 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt ........4 pc 3mm Lock Nut 3mm Lock Nut ........4 pc (4 pc) 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw Lower Frame Angle (2 pc) 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw Servo Mounting Plate 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) 2-4 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION Note: Install the Fuel Tank and Tank Mounting Rubber into the lower frame halves before attaching the Main Frame Standoffs. Use Threadlock Main Frame Standoff, 60mm
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2-5 FRONT RADIO BED/GYRO MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Gyro Mounting Plate ........6 pc Use Threadlock 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt Front Radio Bed ........2 pc 3x18mm Set Screw Body Mounting Standoff Long ........2 pc Body Mounting Standoff Long 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt (6 pc) 3x18mm Set Screw (2 pc) Body Mount Standoff, Long 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt 2-6 COOLING FAN SHROUD INSTALLATION Cooling Fan Shroud ........4 pc 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw Ergo .46 Fan Shroud Adjustment W
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2-7 UPPER/LOWER MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT Use Threadlock On 3x22mm Socket Head Bolt ........12 pc All Screws Main Frame Standoff, 32mm ........6 pc Main Frame Spacer, 12.5mm ........12 pc Main Frame Spacer, 12.5mm (12 pc) Main Frame Standoff, 32mm (6 pc) 3x22mm Socket Head Bolt (12 pc) 3x22mm Socket Head Bolt 15
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3-1 MAIN DRIVE GEAR/AUTOROTATION ASSEMBLY 3x6mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) [Tighten equally to prevent warping of Main Drive Gear] Use Threadlock Main Drive Gear .......4 pc 3x6mm Socket Head Bolt Autorotaion Assembly 3-2 MAIN DRIVE GEAR/AUTOROTATION ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Main Shaft Collar Use Threadlock 4x4mm Set Screw (4 pc) 8mm ........4 pc 4x4mm Set Screw Main Rotor Shaft 3x22mm Socket Head Bolt ......1 pc ........1 pc 3mm Lock Nut 3mm Autorotation Hub 3mm Lock Nut 1. Secure the Autorotation
