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Lionel American Flyer Docksider Ready-To-Run Set Owner's Manual

Lionel American Flyer Docksider Ready-To-Run Set Owner's Manual

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74-7958-250
10/16
Docksider
Docksider
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED
DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 Hz ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 6-18 V; 30 VA

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  • Page 1 74-7958-250 10/16 Docksider Docksider Ready-To-Run Set Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK. TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC;...
  • Page 2 Easy to use, with many features including chuff sounds that are in sync with your engine, and a three-buttoned remote to activate user-controlled announcements and engine sounds. The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Replacing the traction tires Replacing the lamp in your illuminated caboose Wall pack power supply FCC and RSS statements Troubleshooting FlyerChief troubleshooting 22-23 Troubleshooting in conventional mode Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service...
  • Page 4 FlyerChief system features Locomotive control ou may choose to control your FlyerChief locomotive with the included FlyerChief remote (using a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18 VDC to the track) or using a transformer. Use the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE control switch to select between FlyerChief remote operation or conventional AC transformer operation.
  • Page 5 FlyerChief system features Switch locations Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the switches on the underside of the locomotive. TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch: Toggles between Remote control mode and transformer con- trol mode. Chuff ON/OFF switch: Turns the steam sounds on and off. Transformer/Remote Chuff ON/OFF Switch...
  • Page 6 The FlyerChief remote Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 2).
  • Page 7 The FlyerChief remote Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Control speed and direction with the knob. normal operation. The light will begin to Turn the knob to the right to move forward, flash when the locomotive is in motion, left for reverse and back to center (top) for and the flashing will vary with the...
  • Page 8 Remote operations Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive on American Flyer or S gauge 2-rail track.
  • Page 9 Each locomotive is paired with a unique remote. A locomotive will only respond to commands from its corresponding remote. If you attempt to operate two of the exact same locomotives (same type, roadname, and Lionel part number), then one remote will control both locomotives simultaneously.
  • Page 10 • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or Lionel Service. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
  • Page 11 Creating your layout Building your American Flyer layout our set comes with twelve curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and terminal section of track. Figure 3 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrange- ments for more fun, action, and variety.
  • Page 12 Creating your layout Connecting your wall-pack power supply our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 5. Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 5.
  • Page 13 2-rail track. Power up the track using your transformer. Virtually all American Flyer or Lionel alternating-current transformers are suitable. Get your locomotive moving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations: neutral, forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse unit, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer, or briefly bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position and then forward.
  • Page 14 Locomotive operation Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your American Flyer 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 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 Locomotive operation Coupling the freight cars ush up on the uncoupling weight located directly under the coupler to open the coupler. Refer to Figure 6. To couple two cars together, place them on the track with at least one of the cou- plers open, then slide them together.
  • Page 16 Locomotive operation Adjusting the volume using the FlyerChief remote o turn off the locomotive’s steam background sounds, slide the CHUFF switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. The overall volume of the sounds in your locomotive can be adjusted, but this requires the use of the FlyerChief remote (in remote operation mode).
  • Page 17 We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 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 wheels, contact rollers, or your track.
  • Page 18 3/16” nut driver to remove the drive rod nut. Slip off the worn tire and position the replacement tire around the wheel. Carefully fit the tire into the groove. If you are uncomfortable with this operation, you may choose to have the traction tires replaced by your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.
  • Page 19 Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing the lamp in your illuminated caboose our caboose is illuminated by one lamp, Lionel Bottom Tabs of the part no. 6000057300. During the course of normal caboose operations, the lamp may require replacement. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 8 as you replace the lamp.
  • Page 20 Wall-pack power supply CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY ATTENTION-JOUET ÉLECTRIQUE Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. As with all electric products,precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevet electric shock. MODEL: HKY36-180175T-US INPUT: 100-120VAC, 60Hz 0.5A OUTPUT: 18VDC, 1750mA 31.5VA Keep these instrutions for futher reference.
  • Page 21 FCC and RSS Statements Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user 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 22 Once you tell the locomotive to begin moving it will. If the problem persists you likely have a loose electrical connector inside the locomotive and it should be taken to a local Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service directly.
  • Page 23 Problem: Sound volume is low Resolution: Follow the volume adjustment directions found on page 16. If this does not correct the problem please contact Lionel Customer Service. Problem: The locomotive continues chirping and will not respond to the FlyerChief Remote Resolution: •...
  • Page 24 Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (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.