Piper J-3 Cub - Hangar 9

Section 2: Motor and Cowling Installation Step 9Use the hook and loop straps to secure the battery insidethe fuselage. Step 11Unplug the speed control from the battery and receiver atthis time. Install the battery hatch back onto the fuselage.Note: If you find the battery slides forward orbackward, simply apply a piece of hook andloop material on the battery floor and battery tokeep the battery in position. Step 12Replace the cowling back onto the fuselage and tighten thepropeller adapter to secure it to the motor shaft. Step 10Plug the speed control into the throttle channel of thereceiver. Move the throttle trim and stick to low throttle.Plug the speed control into the battery and checkthe operation of the motor. The motor should rotatecounterclockwise when viewed from the front of theaircraft. If the motor rotates the wrong direction, follow theinstructions provided with your speed control to correctthe rotation direction.13