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Lionel F-3 A-A Diesel Locomotive set Owner's Manual

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9/02
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  • Page 1 71-4536-250 9/02 L i o n e l F-3 A-A Diesel L o c o m o t i ve Set Owner’s Manual featuring...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the Traction Ti r e s Servicing your locomotive set’s lamps Lionel Service The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under l a w. All rights reserved. Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds™, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,...

  • Page 3: Transformer Operations

    Power up your locomotive set with your transformer. Your locomotive set is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating c u r r e n t . Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable. Do not power your locomotive set with direct current (DC). Damage to Caution! sensitive electronic components may occur.

  • Page 4: Locking Your Locomotive Set Into A Single Operational State

    Transformer operations Locking your locomotive set into a single operational state o select a single operational state for switch. The locomotive set is now “locked” your locomotive set (example: forward into your chosen direction. only), you can deactivate the Command When you no longer want single-direction reverse unit’s sequencing function with the operation, just slide the Command reverse...

  • Page 5: Using Your Locomotive Set's Electrocouplers In The Non-Command Environment

    ElectroCouplers in the Lionel magnetic couplers coupled directly to non-Command environment, you must rely your locomotive set’s ElectroCouplers. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will...

  • Page 6: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button

    Sound Activation Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Button for whistle Sound Activation Button for bell The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except Note! no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds.

  • Page 7: Railsounds Operations

    RailSounds operations Your locomotive set’s RailSounds sound system—the basics ionel RailSounds is the most realistic clip and the volume control knob. model railroad sound system in the When you first apply track power, the world. Your powered locomotive features locomotive set’s RailSounds system produces digital samples from real-life diesel sounds of the locomotive at idle.

  • Page 8: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive Set's Railsounds Sound System

    Simply put, it’s the most s o u n d — t h a t ’s the locomotive set telling sophisticated, authentic model railroad you the Lionel Command reverse unit sound system in the world. has just reset to forward operation.

  • Page 9: Trainmaster Command Operations

    Lionel-compatible O gauge track. • Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged-in and its communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.

  • Page 10: Cab-1 Commands For Your Locomotive Set

    TrainMaster Command operations Running your powe red locomotive in the TrainMaster Command C o n t rol enviro n m e n t our Command-equipped powered Example Address Locomotive #1 locomotive comes factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” To operate your powered PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional locomotive (without the non-powered p o wer supplies ON FULL (no more than...

  • Page 11: Cab-1 Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Locomotive Set

    TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive set AUX1 hen you press A U X 1 on your CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into 10 command buttons. The keypad lets you control extra command features (until you press any top-row button like S W, A C C, R T E, T R, o r E N G).

  • Page 12: Tuning Your Locomotive Set's Performance

    TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive set’s performance For quick remote-control of volume b e l o w M O M E N T U M the master setting—for example, muting— TrainMaster Command’s momentum feature simulates the labored performance use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s volume control.

  • Page 13: Assigning Your Locomotive Set A New Id

    TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive set a new ID# hile your powered and non-powered Assign a new ID# to your Example locomotives have been factory- Command-equipped locomotive programmed as a lash-up, both units must Set the Command reverse unit switch have their own ID#’s.

  • Page 14: Building A Lash-Up

    TrainMaster Command operations Building a lash-up our powered and non-powered locomotives were factory-programmed as a lash-up. When you press T R, 9 on the CAB-1 Remote Controller, both units respond together, allowing the headlight and back-up lights to work together. Remember, you can always address an individual unit in a lash-up using its ENG ID#.

  • Page 15: Reprogramming The Command Reverse Unit To Restore Features

    TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features ue to inevitable derailments and static, STEP 5: Press E N G, the ID#, A U X 1, then it is possible that your Command press 8 for your locomotive. reverse unit could someday lose its setup program.

  • Page 16: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive Set

    (no. 6-62909) is available from clean, white smoke during operation. your Lionel dealer. Save the tube and the P e r i o d i c a l l y, you will need to add smoke special tip for use with this set.

  • Page 17: Lubricating Your Locomotive Set

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive set lead a s e t ’s wheels or your track. You’ll know your long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly.
  • Page 18 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set (continued) Non-Powered Unit Body Screws (sparingly) Body Screws (sparingly) Body Screws (sparingly) FRONT Figure 6. Lubricating the non-powered unit...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Traction Tires

    Station. Refer to the Service Station list operation, the LED and lamps may require included with this set for the location replacement. nearest to you. See the Lionel Service section Due to the delicate wiring and soldering on page 20 for more information.

  • Page 20: Lionel Service

    C e n t e r, together with proof of original purchase above instructions carefully before returning any will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or merchandise for service. You may choose to have replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the...

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