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Lionel Santa's Flyer Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner's Manual

Lionel Santa's Flyer Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner's Manual

Ready-to-run train set 18 v; 40 va, 120 vac; 60 hz only
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73-0235-250
5/13
Santa's Flyer
Santa's Flyer
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 40 VA

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  • Page 1 73-0235-250 5/13 Santa's Flyer Santa's Flyer Ready-to-Run Train Set Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 Expand your railroad empire with additional FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your consist with extra cars, or operate a new locomotive at the head end of your train! Explore the possibilities at your authorized Lionel dealer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lubricating the Gear on your Animated Gondola Replacing your caboose's lamp Troubleshooting FCC Statement Notes Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel , LEGACY , FasTrack , TrainMaster...

  • Page 4: Operating Your Powermax Transformer Safely

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts 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 arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 6: Joining The Fastrack Track Sections

    Creating your layout Joining the FasTrack track sections asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Powermax Transformer

    Creating your layout Connecting your PowerMax Transformer onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the PowerMax Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals or track connections during use.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Powermax Transformer

    Creating your layout Connecting your PowerMax Transformer (continued) FasTrack terminal section Spade-shaped connector TRACK 120/60z 0~18VAC Notch Figure 4. Controller connections...

  • Page 9: Running Your Train Set

    Figure 5. Drawbar connection Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable. Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers. Note! The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC) transformers only.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Train With The Powermax Transformer

    ON position. Refer to Figure 10 on page 15 for the location of the switch. The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the tip on the nozzle.

  • Page 11: Coupling

    Running your train Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Christmas Music Boxcar

    Running your train Operating your Christmas music boxcar our Musical Boxcar requires one nine-volt alkaline battery. To install the battery (not included), simply pull away the sides of the body and lift it off the frame. Attach the battery harness to the battery, then slide the battery into the holder. Replace the body onto the frame To play the Christmas music, throw the switch on the bottom of the car to the ON position.

  • Page 13: Experiencing The Features Of The Powermax Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer Refer to Figure 9 on page 14 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approximate the percentage of full power.

  • Page 14: Experiencing The Features Of The Powermax Transformer

    The green light illuminates when the PowerMax is on. Whistle/Horn Activates the whistle or horn sound effect in your Lionel locomotives. Press Throttle WHISTLE/HORN to begin the sound; Controls your locomotive’s speed. Throw the throttle forward to increase locomotive speed, release the button to end it.

  • Page 15: Reverse Unit Procedure

    Running your train Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel 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 16: Powering Your Layout With The Powermax Transformer

    PowerMax Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer our PowerMax Plus Transformer provides a total output of 2.4 amps. Also, available voltage depends on how much load is on the output. Generally, track voltage is 0-16 volts (AC). You may momentarily approach or exceed the 2.4 amp limit of the PowerMax Plus Transformer when pulling illuminated cars, or fighting over grades with heavy loads.

  • Page 17: Lubricating Your Locomotive

    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, contact roll- ers, or your track.

  • Page 18: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Refer to Figure 12. Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement, Lionel part no. 6308661206. Replace the spacer, retighten the drive rod screw, and you’r e ready to pull that long freight back to the yard.

  • Page 19: Replacing Your Locomotive's Headlamp

    Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp our locomotive is equipped with an LED style headlight for longer life. Please contact your near- est Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service if this needs replacing. Lubricating the Gear on your Animated Gondola Lubricate the worm...

  • Page 20: Replacing Your Caboose's Lamp

    4. Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket. Replace it with Lionel lamp no. 6308352311, available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Be sure that the Smoke Unit switch is in the ON position. Add four to six drops of smoke fluid if you have not done so already. We invite you to visit www.lionel.com and click on the Customer Services tab to order parts and access other important service information.

  • Page 22: Fcc Statement

    Maintaining and servicing your set FCC Statement 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 23: Notes

    Maintaining and servicing your set Notes...

  • Page 24: Product Description

    (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.

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