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aunch your helicopter using a Remote-Control Track section (available separately,
6-65530 for O gauge; 6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge; or 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts).
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
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 12. The tail
should rest on the support structure to the rear of the launching platform, and the body of
the helicopter should rest on the launching platform.
The notches or teeth in the center of the platform and on the bottom of the helicopter
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
controller. The helicopter will take flight. To launch the helicopter manually, press down the
launching tab on the side of the flatcar.
The blades of the helicopter rotate to provide lift. Keep clear of the flatcar when
launching the helicopter.
Launching your helicopter
Keyed shafts
must align
Launching platform
Tail placed on
support structure
Figure 12. Preparing the helicopter for launch
Metal lever
Launching tab
Operating and servicing your train set
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Note!
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