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How to Remove the Bottom Gear Shaft on an Esky Lama V3

The Esky Lama v3 electric helicopter is a preassembled aircraft intended for beginner pilots. The design incorporates gyro-stabilized performance, enhancing the user's ability to perform sophisticated maneuvers straight out of the box. Offering upgrades and performance-enhancing modifications, the Esky Lama v3 is great for those just starting with radio-controlled (RC) helicopters and wishing to explore the hobby a bit more than others. Learning how to access your Lama v3's bottom gear shaft will allow you to perform repairs and upgrades when the time is right.

Things You'll Need

Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Disconnect the stabilizer at the top of the main shaft for the rotors by loosening the mounting screw, then loosen the screw that fastens the grip set to the shaft. Slide the entire unit off the main shaft, including the upper swash plate, which is at the bottom of the main axle for the rotors, and upper rotor blades.
- 2
  Disconnect the servo horn from the lower swash plate, then pop the push rod from the lower grip set. Slide the lower blade assembly and swash plate from the main rotor shaft.
- 3
  Loosen the fastener screws that secure the rotor shaft to the helicopter's transmission. There are two screws located at the point where the shaft enters the helicopter's chassis; remove these screws, then pull the bottom gear shaft loose.

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