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- Page 1 74-8051-250 2/06 American Flyer SD-9 Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! ou purchased a tough, durable locomotive—the American Flyer SD-9 diesel locomotive. From the crisp detail and expert decoration on the outside to the brute power under the hood, the SD-9 is ready for duty on your model railroad. Features of this locomotive •... -
Page 3: Running Your Locomotive With A Lionel Transformer
Transformer operations Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer Place your locomotive on American Flyer or S gauge two-rail track. Note! 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. -
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's Couplers
Transformer operations Using your locomotive’s 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. The couplers will close automatically. -
Page 6: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. 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 7: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s lamps our locomotive is illuminated by one lamp, which is secured in the number board/headlight lens inside the cab. Follow these steps to replace the lamp. 1. Remove the two truck frame screws on each truck and lift the truck frame off the trucks. Refer to Figure 2 on page 6 for the location of the screws. -
Page 8: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant.