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LIONEL JC Penney ® Flyer Ready-to-Run O-27 set Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT 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 REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
If you have any questions after reading Pennsylvania ready-to-run O-27 train this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel set. Everything you need to get started is Authorized Service Center using the list included. You’re already off to a great start included in a separate flier in this set or call by reading this instruction manual.
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1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service (when applicable) are correct. Center near you. The parts list below will tell you what’s •...
Clean rust and dirt spots installation tip. You can with a track eraser. “break in” O-27 track Wipe the track using a sections by inserting and cloth dampened with withdrawing a track pin...
Track layout Suggested track layouts Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 8 straight and 8 curved sections of track. Remember—the more track you own, the more variations you can create in your train layout. And that means more action and more fun! We recommend that you do not set-up your track layout on carpeted surfaces.
Track layout Attaching the lockon to the track he lockon connects power from your outside rail. Press the lockon upward so that controller to the track. Attaching the spring contact snaps onto the center the lockon to the track is quick and rail.
Track layout Stripping the wire nce your track is assembled and the stripped back about 1⁄4" to 3⁄8". To lockon is securely strip the wires, use a pair attached, you can of wire strippers connect the wires or a sharp from the con- knife.
Controller operations Controller functions s you turn the throttle control knob to cars for the engine to pull, for example), the the right, power to the track is farther into the green the knob must be increased. When the indicator reaches the turned before it will operate the locomotive.
Controller operations Controller and short circuits our Lionel power pack is listed by wheels are properly set on the rails. Some Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has other causes of short circuits might be sta- been carefully designed and tested to ensure ples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic peak performance.
Train operation Reverse unit procedure he reverse unit inside your Lionel loco- of operation in the sequence. For instance, if motive is an electronic device that acts the locomotive is moving forward, then is like the transmission in your car. When you...
Tire- motive can pull many cars at once. Traction. This means that one of the Lionel locomotives with Tire-Traction drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction grip the track, enabling them to pull heavy tire to enhance tractive effort so your loco- loads at higher speeds.
You’ll know your 4-4-2 requires lubrica- We recommend you purchase a Lionel tion when visual inspection reveals dryness Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (no. 6- on the parts indicated in the illustration.
The smoke gener- generator’s element can ator requires the become damaged if operated periodic addition of Lionel without smoke fluid. This is particu- smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the larly true if your locomotive sits in neutral smoke fluid tube end with a pin, then add 4...
Pull the lamp straight out and through the slot in the front truck assembly replace it with Lionel part no. 600-0161- and secured under one of the two front 300, available from your nearest Lionel screws.
Maintaining and servicing your set Assembling your flatcar with airplane o ready your flatcar to carry its airplane side up. Then position one wing perpendicu- load, remove all packaging first. In order lar to the side of the plane. to affix the airplane to the flatcar, you may CAUTION: Do not snap in the wing.
Station, together with proof of original purchase Please make sure you have followed all of the will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or above instructions carefully before returning any replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the merchandise for service.
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