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FlowChart, FlowChart, FlowChart

Use the flowchart. Two cases cover this issue:

1. Let's say you had an additional motor in your kit (by accident) or bought an additional kit motor. Looking at the flowchart:

1. Start Here
2. "NO" to safety hazard
3. "NO" to bumper
4. "YES" to kit part
5. "NO" to document, etc.
6. "YES" to off the shelf
7. "YES" to kit part
8. "YES" to exceeding the quantity limits
9. Part may not be used.

2. Let's say you want to buy a different motor (I.E. Last year's Fisher-Price):

1. Start Here
2. "NO" to safety hazard
3. "NO" to bumper
4. "NO" to kit part
5. "NO" to exotic material
6. "NO" to springs
7. "NO" to pneumatics
8. "NO" to traction devices
9. "YES" to electronics
10. "YES" to Motor, pump, solenoid, or other actuator
11. Part may not be used.


It is pretty clear that only motors in this year's kit in the quantities specified in this year's manual are legal.

-Paul