Lionel American Flyer SD-9 Freight Set Owner's Manual
Lionel American Flyer SD-9 Freight Set Owner's Manual

Lionel American Flyer SD-9 Freight Set Owner's Manual

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74-9615-250
2/06
American Flyer
SD-9 Freight Set
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 74-9615-250 2/06 American Flyer SD-9 Freight Set Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Lubricating your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s lamps Replacing the lamp in the Extended Vision Caboose Limited Warranty/Lionel Service The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...
  • Page 3: Transformer Operations

    The curves must have a radius of at least 20”. Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 9-15 volts alternating current. Virtually all American Flyer or Lionel alternating-current transformers are suitable. Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC).
  • Page 4: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Operational State

    Transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single operational state o select a single operational state for your locomotive (for example, forward only), you can deactivate the reverse unit’s sequencing function with the directional control switch. Get your locomotive moving in the desired direction, then slow it down without stopping. Set the reverse unit switch to OFF.
  • Page 5: Using Your Locomotive And Rolling Stock Couplers

    Transformer operations Using your locomotive and rolling stock couplers ush up on the uncoupling weight located directly under the coupler to open the coupler. To couple two cars together, place them on the track with at least one of the couplers open, then slide them together.
  • Page 6: Rolling Stock Operations

    Rolling stock operations Installing the control rail for the Coal Dump Car Follow these steps and refer to Figure 2 as you install the control rail (included) 1. Slide the control rail arms under the track ties. 2. Position the end of the ties under the pins on the control rail arms. 3.
  • Page 7: Powering The Control Rail

    Rolling stock operations Powering the control rail he control rail must be connected to a transformer terminal. Be sure that the wires are stripped back 1/8” to 1/4”. Only an adult should perform this task. Use a pair of wire strippers. Always be Caution! careful when stripping wires.
  • Page 8: Unloading The Coal Dump Car

    Rolling stock operations Unloading the Coal Dump Car osition your car so that the contact on the truck will slide on the control rail. Power your layout at 12-18 volts (AC). Press and hold the button to dump the car. Place the trackside bin next to the car.
  • Page 9: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels or your track.
  • Page 10: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps

    2. Remove the four body screws and lift the body off the frame. Refer to Figure 2 on page 6 for the location of the screws. 3. Locate the expired lamp and gently pull it out of the socket. 4. Replace it with Lionel part no. 600-8352-311. To reassemble, reverse the procedure. 5. Replace the truck frame on the trucks.
  • Page 11: Replacing The Lamp In The Extended Vision Caboose

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing the lamp in the Extended Vision Caboose his car is illuminated by one lamp, Lionel part no. 600-8352-311. During the course of normal operations, you may find that this lamp requires replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, Michigan.
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.

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