L i o n e l TrainMaster Command-equipped Dash 9 Dash 9 is ready for duty on your model rail- diesel locomotive. From the crisp detail and road. Experience the superiority of today’s expert decoration on the outside to the Lionel.
• Do not power your Dash 9 with direct current (DC). Damage to sensitive electronic components may occur. • When you first power up your track, the Dash 9 will wait between 3 and 8 seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the TrainMaster Command Base (available separately).
Transformer operations Locking your Dash 9 into a single operational state o select a single operational state for out stopping. Set the reverse unit control your Lionel Dash 9 (example: forward switch to PROGRAM/LOCK. The Dash 9 is only), you can deactivate the LCRU2’s now “locked”...
Because the wheel sets are magnetized, take care to prevent small metallic objects from attaching to the wheel sets and working their way into the Dash 9’s motor assembly. They can damage your locomotive.
Transformer operations Experiencing the range of your Dash 9’s Railsounds system ith Railsounds, you experience the speed level, press DIR on your CAB-1 sounds of real railroading like never remote or transformer, and head out, before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisti-...
(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.
Running your Dash 9 in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped Dash 9 address Locomotive #1 comes factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” To get your Dash 9 in PowerMasters set to action, set PowerMasters to CMD or set CMD or traditional all power supplies on full.
Turns cab light on. Activates the Railsounds shut- down sequence. Just like the real thing, your Dash 9’s RPMs must be at idle for shutdown to occur. Press 6 repeatedly to lower RPMs until they won’t descend further.
Plus, using BRAKE in the Command by setting a “stall” voltage. Get your loco- environment gives you a bonus motive moving, then press SET; the Dash 9 Railsounds effect—the ultra realistic sound will stop. Turn the throttle clockwise to get of squealing brakes.
Dash 9’s cab number. Turn the Command Base ON and place Place the Dash 9 on track the Dash 9 on track. Power up, then set the PowerMasters set to CMD or Dash 9’s reverse unit control switch to traditional power supplies ON FULL PROGRAM/LOCK (see the illustration).
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6 + 0 for your locomotive. Lubricating your Dash 9 elp your Lionel Dash 9 lead a long and getting grease or oil on the Dash 9’ s wheels or productive life on your railroad by main- your track. You’ll know your Dash 9 requires taining it properly.
Please avoid all physical con- tact with the LCRU. 2 cab screws 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 turn.
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Remove the Dash 9’s shell, pull the lamp assembly from its retaining clip, and replace the expired lamp. Press Aux2 to make sure headlamp was not accidently turned off, before...
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Lionel product including all mechanical www.Lionel.com and electrical components, moving parts, If you prefer to send it back to Lionel L.L.C. for motors and structural components, except for light factory repair, you must first call 810-949-4100 or bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-pur-...
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