Lionel ACF 40-Ton Stockcars User manual

Lionel
ACF 40-Ton Stockcars
Owner’s Manual
71-7700-250
8/03

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Figure 1. Uncoupling tab and trigger locations
Uncoupling
trigger
Uncoupling
tab
Underside of truck
shown
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel ACF 40-Ton Stockcar! This scale-sized stock- car features separately applied brake rigging, ladders, catwalks, and placards. Transport
your livestock on any O gauge layout!
Curves on your layout must have a minimum diameter of 27”.
Using your 40-Ton Stockcar’s Couplers
This car features magnetic couplers. To operate the couplers by hand, slide the uncoupling tab on the side of the coupler shaft toward the car. Do not push down on the tab. To oper-
ate the couplers with a Remote Control Track section, (available separately, 6-65530 for
O gauge; 6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge; or 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts), simply position
the uncoupling trigger over the magnetic disc on the Remote Control Track. Refer to Figure 1 for
the locations of the uncoupling tab and uncoupling trigger.
Note!
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law.
All rights reserved.
Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,
PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

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Figure 2. Screw locations
Installing the cattle figures
Four cattle figures and a clear base are included with your 40-Ton Stockcar. Follow these steps to install the cattle with the base. Refer to Figure 2 for the location of the screws.
1. Remove the two end screws from the bottom of the frame.
2. Remove the four screws from the tabs that secure the lower door guides to the frame.
3. Slide the tabs on the door guides back through the slots in the body to completely remove
the doors and door guides.
4. Lift the frame away from the body.
5. Insert the cattle figures into the base, placing their hoofs in the indentations.
6. Set the cattle figures and the base on the frame, then lower the body onto the frame.
7. Replace the doors, door guides, and screws.
You may need to flip the car upside-down to replace the screws. Take care that the
cattle do not fall out of the base.
Note!
End screw
End screw

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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