Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps; Replacing The Traction Tires - Lionel 6-31719 Owner's Manual

Locomotive operations and maintenance

Replacing your locomotive's lamps

Y our locomotive is illuminated by two 12-volt lamps. One lamp illuminates the rear lights,
and the other illuminates the front lights. During the course of normal operations, they
may require replacement.
To replace the expired lamp, remove the four body screws (see Figure 3 on page 7) and
carefully lift the body away from the frame. Take care with the various wiring assemblies
connected to the shell.
Locate the assembly containing the expired lamp, which is held in position by a retaining
bracket. Refer to Figure 4. Carefully remove the lamp assembly from the bracket, then gently pull
the expired lamp from its socket. Replace the expired lamp with Lionel part no. 600-8352-311,
available from your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service in Chesterfield, MI. For
more information, see page 12. Reinstall the body and secure it with the four body screws.
Figure 4. Lamp replacement
The roof-mounted flashing strobe light (Lionel part no. 610-8205-009) is located
Note!
inside the cab. Because of the complicated connection, we recommend that you
have your authorized Lionel Service Center perform this service.

Replacing the traction tires

Y our locomotive is equipped with four traction tires. These rubber tires increase the tractive
effort of your locomotive, allowing it to pull more cars at once. During the course of
normal operations, 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 authorized Lionel Service Center.
Lionel part no. 600-8352-311
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