Lionel Track Inspection Vehicle User manual

Lionel
Track Inspection
Vehicle
Owner’s Manual
71-8436-250
2/04

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Table of contents
Transformer operations
Running your Inspection Vehicle with a Lionel transformer 3
Locking your Inspection Vehicle into a single operational state 4
Maintaining and servicing your Inspection Vehicle
Lubricating your Inspection Vehicle 5
Replacing the lamps 6
Notes 7
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 8
You purchased a tough, durable Track Inspection Vehicle built by Lionel. From the crisp detail and expert decoration on the outside to the brute power under the hood, the Lionel
Track Inspection Vehicle is ready for duty on your model railroad.
Congratulations!
Features of the Track Inspection Vehicle
• Powerful maintenance-free motor
• Forward-neutral-reverse operation
• Operating headlights
• Operating taillight
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3Move ‘em out!
•Get your Inspection Vehicle moving. Press the DIRECTION button on
your Lionel transformer. This sequences the Lionel reverse unit to the next
operating state.
•Adjust track voltage until your Inspection Vehicle moves at your desired
speed. To increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce
voltage. To stop the locomotive, turn-off track power.
•See page 4 for information on locking your Inspection Vehicle in a
single operational state.
Place your Inspection Vehicle on Lionel or
Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
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2Power up your Inspection Vehicle with your transformer.
•Your Inspection Vehicle is designed to operate on 8-18 volts
alternating current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-
current transformers are suitable.
Do not power your Inspection Vehicle with direct current (DC). Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
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Running your Inspection Vehicle with a Lionel transformer
Transformer operations
Caution!

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To lock your Lionel Inspection Vehicle into a single operational state, you can deactivate the reverse unit’s sequencing function with the reverse unit control switch.
Get your Inspection Vehicle moving in the desired direction, then slow down the Inspection
Vehicle without stopping. Slidethereverse unit control switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure
1 for the location of the switch. The Inspection Vehicle is now “locked” into your chosen direction.
When you no longer want single-direction operation, just slide the reverse unit control
switch back to the ON position.
Your Inspection Vehicle’sreverse unit will “reset” to forward after any power interruption
lasting five seconds or longer, regardless of the original locked-out direction.
Locking your Inspection Vehicle into single operational state
Transformer operations
Figure 1. Switch location
Reverse unit
control switch
REAR
FRONT
Note!
ON
OFF

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Lubricating your Inspection Vehicle
Help your Lionel Inspection Vehicle lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly.
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 Inspection Vehicle’s wheels or
your track. You’ll know your Inspection Vehicle requires lubrication when visual inspection
reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 2. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before
lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
Maintaining and servicing your Switcher
Figure 2. Underside details and lubrication points
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
sparingly
REAR
FRONT

Maintaining and servicing your Switcher
Replacing the lamps
Your Inspection Vehicle is illuminated by four small lamps, Lionel part no. 600-8516-009. During the course of normal operations, you may find that the lamps require
replacement. Replacement lamps are available from your authorized Lionel Service Center or
from Lionel Service.
We recommend that you disconnect and replace one lamp at a time to avoid
crossing wires.
1. Gently pinch in the cab doors and pull up the body to release the snap-tab retainers from
the frame. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Locate the expired lamp and trace the wires back to the appropriate wire nuts.
3. Unscrew the wire nuts to free the wires.
4. Remove the expired lamp.
5. Install the replacement and use the wire nuts to connect the wires. To make the proper
connections, the ends of the wires must be stripped back 1/8” to 1/4”.
Only an adult should perform this task. Use a pair of wire strippers. Always use
care when stripping wires.
6. Snap the body back on the frame.
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Caution!
Note!
Figure 3. Removing the body

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Notes

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
This Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and
structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one
year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel
merchant.
This warranty does NOT cover normal wear and tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in the course of
commercial use, or damage resulting from abuse or misuse of the product by the purchaser. Transfer of this
product by the original consumer-purchaser to another person voids this warranty. Modification of this product
voids this warranty.
Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the
original consumer-purchaser to Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of
original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor.
In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original
purchase price will be granted. Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage
prepaid, as transportation and shipping charges are not covered by the warranty.
In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Instructions for Obtaining Service
If service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is required, bring the item, along with your dated sales receipt and
completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center. Your nearest Lionel Service
Center can be found by calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing our Website at www.lionel.com.
If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L.L.C. for repair in Michigan, you must first call
586-949-4100 or FAX [phone], or write to Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore, MI
48047-0748, stating what the item is, when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be
sent a return authorization letter and label to ensure your merchandise will be properly handled upon receipt.
Once you have received your return authorization and label, make sure that the item is packed to prevent
damage during shipping and handling. We suggest that you use the product’s original packaging. This
shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured.
Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any
merchandise for service. You may choose to have your product repaired by one of our Authorized Lionel Service
Centers after its warranty has expired. A reasonable service fee will be charged.
Warranty Information
Please complete the information below and keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. You must present
this and your dated sales receipt when requesting warranty service.
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Place of Purchase ________________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase ________________________________________________________________
Product Number ________________________________________________________________
Product Description ______________________________________________________________
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