What's the process for installing the landing gear on my Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave 20cc ARF?

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Installing the landing gear on your Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave 20cc ARF model is crucial for successful flights. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Axle Attachment: Use two 1/2-inch wrenches to securely fasten the axle to the landing gear.
2. Wheel Collar Preparation: Using a 1.5mm hex wrench, loosen the setscrews in the wheel collars. Remove the outer wheel collar.
3. Wheel Collar Placement: Slide the remaining wheel collar firmly against the hex area and tighten the setscrew. Apply a small amount of threadlock to the setscrew before tightening to prevent it from vibrating loose.
4. Lubrication: Apply a single drop of light machine oil to each axle to ensure smooth wheel rotation.
5. Wheel Installation: Mount the wheel onto the axle. Then, install the remaining wheel collar, ensuring the setscrew is tightened onto the flat surface designed on the axle. Again, apply a drop of threadlock to this setscrew.
6. Fuselage Mounting: Attach the landing gear to the fuselage using four M4 x 20 socket head cap screws and four M4 washers. Tighten these screws using a 3mm hex wrench. Apply threadlock to each screw to secure them. Always consult your Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave 20cc ARF manual for specific details or any variations that may apply to your model.