====== Step 5 – Install Motor & Motor Platform  ======

<WRAP info>
New Parts needed for this step:
  - Motor
  - Motor Platform
  - Motor Platform Legs (Left & Right)
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===== Step 5.1 – Identify the parts  =====

From top to bottom: Motor, Motor Platform, Motor Platform Legs.

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===== Step 5.2 – Slide the motor onto the Motor Platform =====

From the rear of the Motor Platform, slide the gearbox onto the platform.

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===== Step 5.3 – Slide the motor into position =====

Slide the motor fully forward.

<WRAP tip>
The motor doesn't have to be fully forward.  Don't put too much stress trying to get it all the way.  Close is good enough.
</WRAP>

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===== Step 5.4 – Insert the platform legs =====

Insert the platform legs into the small sockets at the bottom rear of the base.  Align the legs as shown.

<WRAP important>
If you put the legs in the wrong position, be careful to pull them directly backwards so as not to break one.
</WRAP>

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===== Step 5.5 – Insert the motor platform =====

Insert the guide rails for the motor platform into the backside of the reducer base.

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===== Step 5.6 – Fully position the motor platform =====

Slide the motor platform forward and down until it is inserted fully.

<WRAP important>
Be careful not to apply too much pressure in any one direction.  Wiggle the motor platform side to side slightly to help it slide.
</WRAP>

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===== Step 5.7 – Connect the platform legs =====

Squeeze the platform legs together slightly, allowing the motor platform to drop down.  Press each platform leg into its socket.

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===== Step 5.8 – View of assembled motor platform =====


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