Launching The Helicopter - Lionel New York Central Flyer Owner's Manual

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Launching the helicopter

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aunch your helicopter using a Uncoupling Track section (included with this set). You can also
launch by hand using the tab on the underside of the car.
1. Slide the metal lever away from the helicopter platform so that the metal locking mechanism
catches each of the three "teeth" along the sides of the platform/spool.
If the metal locking mechanism is not in position to capture each tooth, the platform
Note!
will unwind immediately.
2. Rotate the launch platform/spool clockwise approximately seven to eight clicks. Do not over-
tighten the mechanism.
3. Next, place the helicopter on the launching platform as illustrated in Figure 10. The tail should
rest on the support structure to the rear of the launching platform, and the body of the helicop-
ter should rest on the launching platform.
The notches or teeth in the center of the platform and on the bottom of the helicopter
Note!
must fit together. Rotate the helicopter blades while the helicopter is in position until
these notches fit together.
4. Position the flatcar over the Remote-Control Track section and press UNCOUPLE on the control-
ler. The helicopter will take flight. To launch the helicopter manually, press down the launch-
ing tab on the side of the flatcar.
Caution!
Tail placed on support
structure
Align keyed shafts
Figure 10. Helicopter launch car
The blades of the helicopter rotate to provide lift. Keep clear
of the flatcar when launching the helicopter.
Launching platform
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Launching tab
Metal lever