Summary of Contents for Lionel TrainMaster Command Control Crane Car
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71-9899-250 4/05 Lionel TrainMaster Command Control Crane Car Owner’s Manual...
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Installing the cab locking pins Storing the Crane Car Restringing the Crane Car 8-10 Replacing the lamps The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...
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Capabilities of the Crane Car our Crane Car was designed to hoist objects when properly supported by the outrigger supports from a stationary position. When the boom is raised to its highest point, the main hook is capable of hoisting about 19 oz (1-1/5 lb) and the auxiliary hook is capable of hoisting about 14 oz (7/8 lb).
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CAB-1 Remote Controller Commands for your Crane Car Use the red throttle knob to rotate the cab in either direction. The cab will rotate only while you are manipulating the knob. You can operate the hooks or the boom while the Note! cab is rotating.
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Using the outrigger supports our Crane Car includes six shorter outrigger supports for O-27 gauge track and six higher outrigger supports for O gauge and FasTrack track. Launch the outriggers, then position the appropriate supports beneath them. When the outriggers are launched, you may find that any locomotive in operation Note! briefly slows and the headlights and interior lights momentarily flicker.
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Placing the Crane Car on a conventional layout our Crane Car was designed for operation on a TrainMaster Command Control layout. Each feature is accessed through the CAB-1 Remote Controller. If you choose to place the Crane Car on a conventional (non-Command) layout, be sure to slide the RUN/PROGRAM switch to the PROGRAM position.
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Storing the Crane Car hen you are ready to store your Crane Car, be sure to use rubber bands to keep tension on the hook lines. Use your remote to position the boom to fit in the foam cavity. As illustrated in Figure 3, open the front right-hand cab door and slide the lever towards the boom to disengage the cab rotation gears.
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Be sure to position the strings as discussed in this section to prevent the strings from breaking. If a string breaks, do not attempt to knot the string. See your authorized Lionel Note! Service Center for a non-warranty repair.
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Restringing the Crane Car (continued) Main Hook The main hook is operated using a single string, which is approximately 96 inchest long. This string originates on the second spool from the rear of the cab. Refer to Figure 4 to route the string. Please note that the string travels through only the two center pulleys on the hook and the two left-hand pulleys on the boom.
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Restringing the Crane Car (continued) Boom The boom is operated using a single string with both of its ends attached to the same spool, which is approximately 96 inchest long. This loop of string passes through a pulley system on the right and left sides.
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Replacing the lamps our Crane Car is illuminated by several LEDs. The LEDs are expected to last for the life of this product. Service should be performed only by an authorized Lionel Service Center.
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Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.
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71-9899-251 10-06 Preparing the TMCC Crane Car for operation o preparing the Crane Car for operation, press the small gear back into position, gently swiveling the cab until the teeth align. Slide the lever back towards the gears to lock the gears in position.
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