Fisher-Price GeoTrax User manual

Tracktown Railway
Tracktown Railway
B1836
™
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Parts
A.2Small Ramps
B.Bridge
C.6Curved Tracks
D.5Straight Tracks
E.2Cross Tracks
F.2Bridge Ramps
G.2Turn Off Tracks
H.Gantry
I.Depot
J.Depot Base
K.Coal Chute
L.Coal Chute Frame
M.Coal Mine Building
N.Coal Mine Arch
O.2Boulders
P.Pipe Works
Q.Pipe Works Base
R.Remote Controller
S.6Signs
T.2Crossing Gates
U.2Crates
V.3Pipes
W.Train Engine
X.Coal Car
Y.Pipe Car
Z. Caboose
Not shown: Label sheet
Please keep this instruction
sheet for future reference, as it
contains important information.
Requires six “AAA” (LR03)
alkaline batteries (not included).
Adult assembly is required.
Tool required for battery
installation: Phillips screwdriver
(not included).
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Battery Installation
Train Engine
• Locate the battery compartment on the back of
the train engine
• Loosen the screws in the battery compartment
door with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the battery
compartment door and insert three “AAA” (LR03)
alkaline batteries.
• Close the battery compartment door and tighten
the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or
batteries of different types: alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
• Insert batteries as indicated inside the
battery compartment.
• Remove batteries during long periods of
non-use. Always remove exhausted
batteries from the toy. Dispose of
batteries safely. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. The batteries may
explode or leak.
• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Use only batteries of the same or
equivalent type, as recommended.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the
toy before charging.
• If removable, rechargeable batteries are
used, they are only to be charged under
adult supervision.
Battery
Information
Remote Controller
• Locate the battery compartment on the side of
the remote controller.
• Loosen the screw in the battery compartment
door with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the
battery compartment door and insert three
“AAA” (LR03) alkaline batteries.
• Replace the battery compartment door and
tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
1.5V x 6
“AAA” (LR03)
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
We recommend the use of alkaline batteries
for longer battery life.
Battery Safety Information
Batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy. To avoid
battery leakage:
IMPORTANT! Under normal use conditions, the batteries in the engine will require
replacement more often than the batteries in the remote controller. For additional
information, see the troubleshooting section on page 15.
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Assembly
1COAL MINE
BUILDING
COAL CHUTE
FRAME
DEPOT
DEPOT
BASE
“Snap” the tabs on the depot
into the slots in the depot base. “Snap” the tabs on the pipe works
into the slots in the pipe works base.
• “Snap” the posts on the
coal chute frame into
the holes in the coal
mine building.
• “Snap” the pegs on the
coal mine arch onto
the coal chute frame.
• Fit the coal chute into
the coal chute frame.
COAL CHUTE
COAL MINE
ARCH
2 3
PIPE
WORKS
PIPE WORKS
BASE
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Decoration
Proper label application will help keep labels looking their best!
When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind:
• Wash hands before applying labels.
• Before applying labels, wipe the surface of the toy with a clean, dry cloth to
remove dust or oils.
• For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied.
• Apply labels as shown in the illustration.
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Assembly is now complete!
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Track pieces easily
snap together.
Track Layout
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Each GeoTrax™building, sign and crossing gate
has a small tab that fits into matching a notch in
any track piece. Place the buildings, signs and
crossing gates around the track.
9

All Aboard!
To prevent entanglement,
keep hair away from wheels.
WARNING
10

• Hook the cars together and place them
on the track. Make sure the engine is
in front.
Hint: We do not recommend using the train
engine on carpets. For best performance, use
on the track provided or hard, flat surfaces.
• Press the power button on top of the
engine. The ready light turns on.
• Hold the remote controller with the stick
facing you. Point the remote controller
toward the engine and push the stick
forward. The train moves forward around
the track.
• To stop the train, pull the stick backwards
to the stop position.
Hints:
•If you do not operate the remote controller
for a few minutes, the train engine shuts
off and the ready light turns off. Press the
engine power button, and operate the
remote controller to restart.
•This toy works best if you have a clear
path between the remote controller and
the engine. Point the remote controller at
the engine. The maximum range of the
remote controller is about 12 feet.
READY
LIGHT
POWER
BUTTON
11
OFF
FORWARD
FORWARD
With Sound Effects
When Used in Depot
(See next page for information)
1
2
3
3-Position Remote Controller
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2
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Fun Train Sounds!
Hint: For best performance, be sure to place the depot in one of the corners of your
track layout.
• Place the remote controller into any of the four grooves in the depot.
• Press the power button on top of the engine. The ready light turns on.
• Push and hold the stick on the remote controller all the way forward.
• You’ll hear fun train sound effects as the engine heads around the track.
• To stop the train, pull the stick back to the stop position.
REMOTE
CONTROL
DEPOT
12
Sound effects can only be heard when remote controller is in the depot.
OFF
FORWARD
FORWARD
With Sound
Effects When
Used in Depot
2
1
3
3-Position Remote Controller
1
2
3

Many Ways to Play!
Load the pipes in the top of the pipe
works. Turn the wheel to load pipes
onto the pipe car
Drop a bolder into the coal chute
and load coal into the coal car. Use the railroad crossing gates anywhere on your layout.
Use the gantry crane to remove
or load crates or pipes.
13

Try These
Fun Layouts!
14
Note the suggested location of the depot in
each layout.
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT

Troubleshooting
15
SYMPTOM SOLUTION
Battery power in the engine may be weak. Replace all three batteries
in the engine with fresh, alkaline batteries.
The wheels on the engine or attached cars may be dirty.
Wipe them with a clean cloth.
Battery power in the remote controller may be weak. Replace all
three batteries in the remote controller with fresh, alkaline batteries.
You may be beyond the maximum range of the remote controller
which is about 12 feet.
You may not have a clear path between the remote controller and
the engine. This toy works best when there are no obstructions
between the engine and the remote controller.
Bright sunlight or fluorescent lights may affect the range of the remote
controller. Try dimming the room you are playing in.
The engine may have shut off. If you do not operate the remote
controller for a few minutes, the engine shuts off automatically and
the ready light turns off. Press the power button on the engine, and
operate the remote controller to restart.
Engine does not
respond to the
remote controller
Engine drives slowly
Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Note(United States Only)
e ICES-003 fNMB-003
e This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
f Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à norme NMB-003 du Canada

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