USA Trains SD70 MAC Diesel Locomotive Owner's Manual

OPTIONAL COUPLER BOX ASSEMBLY

NOTE: For operation on 8 foot diameter curved track, the optional coupler
box must be used. If snow plow is used, some trimming of the sides around
the coupler pocket is necessary.
(1) Remove 4 screws that hold coupler support bracket and
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coupler centering spring. Hook and loop coupler assembly
should slide off. Loosen the front two screws holding metal
truck guide so you can remove coupler centering spring.
Re-tighten two screws holding the metal truck guide.
(2) Mount coupler support bracket provided with coupler
box assembly to frame using same screws used for the
hook & loop bracket.
(3) Mount coupler box top plate to coupler support
bracket provided (1 screw)
(4) Clip rear of knuckle coupler arm off (D page 5)
(5) Mount coupler arm onto slide spring then insert slide
spring onto plate making sure coupler is right side up.
(thick black coupler release should be facing you)
(6) Attach bottom coupler plate using the two long
screws provided.

SERVICING

This Diesel locomotive is built with pride by USA Trains and is covered by
a limited warranty. (See limited warranty terms). Please follow these
instructions carefully before sending your locomotive for service:
1. Return locomotive in its original blue/red box with the proper foam
inserts and then pack the original box in a proper shipping carton so it is
well protected in shipment. The package must be fully insured and pre-
paid. USA Trains is not responsible for damage or loss during shipment.
2. Include a note explaining the problem and servicing you need per-
formed. Be sure to include your name, street address, (NO P.O. BOXES
PLEASE) City, State, Country (if outside U.S.A) and zip code along with a
daytime phone number including area code. If the locomotive service is
not covered by warranty, a reasonable service fee will be charged. For any
locomotives to be returned outside the continental U.S.A., please include
$25.00 U.S. currency to cover return postage. Any locomotives returned in
the continental U.S.A. will be reshipped to you pre-paid by USA Trains.
3. Ship your item to: USA TRAINS, 662 CROSS STREET, MALDEN, MA. 02148

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

This USA Trains locomotive is warranted for one year from the date of
purchase against defects in material or workmanship. We will repair or
replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for parts or labor
within one year of the original date of purchase provided the warranty
registration card has been received by USA Trains. This warranty does not
cover items that have been abused or damaged by careless handling or
improper operation such as a train derailment, modification or repair by
non-factory technicians. Parts that "wear out" due to excessive use are
also not covered under warranty. USA Trains reserves the right to deter-
mine "excessive use". Transportation costs incurred by the customer are
not covered under this warranty.
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SD70 MAC
DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
OWNERS MANUAL
USA TRAINS
662 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148, USA
www.usatrains.com