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71-8585-250
12-98
Lionel SD40
Diesel Locomotive
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 71-8585-250 12-98 Lionel SD40 Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual featuring...
  • Page 2 L i o n e l TrainMaster Command-equipped SD40 die- SD40 is ready for duty on your model rail- sel locomotive. From the crisp detail and road. Experience the superiority of today’s expert decoration on the outside to the Lionel.
  • Page 3 Direct current electronic components may occur. • When you first power up your track, the SD40 will wait between 3 and 8 seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the TrainMaster Command Base (available separately). When it’s determined that it’s on a conventional (nonCommand) railroad, the SD40’s headlights will illu-...
  • Page 4 Transformer operations Locking your SD40 into a single operational state o select a single operational state for out stopping. Set the reverse unit control your Lionel SD40 (example: forward switch to PROGRAM/LOCK. The SD40 is only), you can deactivate the LCRU2’s now “locked”...
  • Page 5 Install a 9-volt alkaline battery in your SD40. Lift off the down inside on the o posi- access panel, connect the battery to the power cord, t h e c h a s s i s.
  • Page 6 Transformer operations Experiencing the range of your SD40’s Railsounds system ith Railsounds, you experience the speed level, press DIR on your CAB-1 remote sounds of real railroading like never or transformer, and head out, your SD40 at before. Simply put, it’ s the most sophisticat- full churn, just like the real thing.
  • Page 7 (for bell) (for horn) The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately) works with any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Note! Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with Railsounds.
  • Page 8 • All Command-equipped Lionels come factory-programmed with an ID# of “1. ” To change the ID# of your SD40, see page 12. Move ‘em out! •...
  • Page 9 Running your SD40 in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped SD40 address Locomotive #1 comes factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” To get your SD40 in PowerMasters set to action, set PowerMasters to CMD or set CMD or traditional all power supplies on full. Press ENG power supplies ON FULL and “1”...
  • Page 10 Four second delay in this       Lowers the volume of Rail- function. sounds. S ounD Volume DecreaSeS     Activates the Railsounds shut- down sequence. Just like the real thing, your SD40’s RPMs must be at idle for...
  • Page 11 “stall” voltage. Get your locomo- more. Plus, using BRAKE in the Command tive moving, then press SET; the SD40 will environment gives you a bonus stop. Turn the throttle clockwise to get the Railsounds effect—the ultrarealistic sound locomotive moving, then decrease speed of squealing brakes.
  • Page 12 SD40’ s cab number. Turn the Command Base ON and place PowerMasters set to CMD or the SD40 on track. Power up, then set the   traditional power supplies ON FULL SD40’s reverse unit control switch to Set the SD40 reverse unit control PROGRAM/LOCK (see the illustration).
  • Page 13 Maintaining and servicing your SD40 Lubricating your SD40 elp your Lionel SD40 lead a long and SD40’s wheels or your track. productive life on your railroad by You’ll know your SD40 requires lubrica- maintaining it properly. tion when visual inspection reveals dry-...
  • Page 14 (shell side) to remove shell from frame. After removing the .050" set screw, place a small amount of Lionel oil (two drops maximum) in the set screw hole. Reinstall the set screw tightly, then back off one-half...
  • Page 15 Maintaining and servicing your SD40 Replacing your SD40’s lamps our SD40 is illuminated by two the expired lamp from the socket. Replace 12-volt lamps. During the course of it with Lionel part no. 600-8352-311, avail- normal operation, they may require able from your authorized Lionel Service replacement.
  • Page 16 Authorized Lionel Service Center. Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by contacting our Website @ www.Lionel.com If you prefer to send it back to Lionel L.L.C. for facto- © 1998 l llc, c mi 48051-2493...