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Lionel RS-3 Owner's Manual

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71-8753-250
12/14
Lionel RS-3
Lionel RS-3
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS
WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G
HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA

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  • Page 1 71-8753-250 12/14 Lionel RS-3 Lionel RS-3 Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel RS-3 diesel locomotive! On the outside, this detailed locomotive features expert decoration in your favorite livery. Inside the body, this loco- motive is equipped with a powerful maintenance-free motor and TrainSounds. The transformer included with this set should be periodically...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    16-17 Replacing the traction tires Troubleshooting FCC Statement Notes Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel , LEGACY , FasTrack , TrainMaster...

  • Page 4: Transformer Operations

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 5: Connecting Your Cw-80 Transformer

    4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your authorized Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals. Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer. 5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
  • Page 6 Transformer Operations Connecting your CW-80 Transformer (continued) FasTrack terminal section Spade-shaped connector TRACK ACCESSORY 120/60z 0~18VAC 0~18VAC Notch Figure 1. Controller connections...

  • Page 7: Powering Your Layout With The Cw-80 Transformer

    Transformer Operations Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer our CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of five amps. The track outputs will deliver all of this power to the track when no accessories are connected to the Transformer. Keep in mind that connected accessories borrow some of this power.

  • Page 8: Setting The Accessory Output

    — from crossing signals to coal and lumber loaders — available at your authorized Lionel dealer. When you are ready to operate your new accessory, the CW-80 Transformer allows you to choose how much power your accessory receives with programmable accessory output.

  • Page 9: Running Your Locomotive

    Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable. Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers. The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC) Note! transformers only.

  • Page 10: Coupling

    Locomotive Operations Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 2. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.

  • Page 11: Experiencing The Features Of The Cw-80 Transformer

    Locomotive Operations Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer Refer to Figure 3 on page 12 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approximate the percentage of full power.
  • Page 12 CW-80 is on. Whistle Activates the whistle or horn sound Throttle effect in your Lionel locomotives. Controls your locomotive’s speed. Throw the throttle Press WHISTLE to begin the sound; forward to increase locomotive speed, backward to slow release the button to end it.

  • Page 13: Operating The Trainsounds Sound System

    Locomotive Operations Operating the TrainSounds sound system hen you power up the locomotive on the track, you will hear the sounds of the idling diesel motor. As you increase speed, the RPM sounds will ramp up through two levels. Whistle/Horn Press the WHISTLE/HORN button on your transformer to sound the horn.

  • Page 14: Reverse Unit Procedure

    Locomotive Operations Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse Transformer operations unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.

  • Page 15: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a (a small amount will do) and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels or your...

  • Page 16: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps

    12-volt lamps, located at the front and rear of the Center or Lionel Service. For more information, see the Lionel Service section on the back page. locomotive and in the cab. During the course of normal operations, these lamps may require To replace the cab interior lamp (part no.
  • Page 17 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s lamps continued Figure 7. Lamp replacement...

  • Page 18: Replacing The Traction Tires

    During the course of normal opera- tions, the traction tires may become worn out. Because you must remove the trucks and the side frames to access the wheels, we recommend that you have the traction tires replaced by your autho- rized Lionel Service Center.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Be sure that the Smoke Unit switch is in the ON position. Add four to six drops of smoke fluid if you have not done so already. We invite you to visit www.lionel.com and click on the Customer Services tab to order parts and access other important service information.

  • Page 20: Fcc Statement

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 21: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 22: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

    (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.

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