Coupler Operation Using Your Locomotive's Couplers - Lionel American Flyer Owner's Manual

Coupler operation
Using your locomotive's couplers
P ush up on the uncoupling weight located directly under the coupler to open the coupler.
Refer to Figure 2. To couple two cars together, place them on the track with at least one of
the couplers open, then slide them together. The couplers will close automatically.
Bottom of the coupler
Figure 2. Coupler operation
Uncoupling weight
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