Lionel 726 Berkshire 2-8-4 steam locomotive Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 16

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Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

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his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the 

exception of 

LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES

 are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of 

one 

year from the original date of purchase

 against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a 

Lionel 

Authorized Retailer*

.

     This warranty does 

NOT

 cover the following:

• Normal wear and tear

• Light bulbs or LED’s

• Defects appearing in the course of commercial use

• Damage resulting from abuse/misuse of the product
     Transfer of this product by the original owner-purchaser to another person voids this warranty in its entirety. Modification of this product in 

any way; visually mechanically or electronically, voids the warranty in its entirety.
     Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the 

original owner-purchaser

 

(this warranty is non-transferrable) to Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station 

MUST

 be accompanied by the original receipt for 

purchase (or copy) from an 

Authorized Lionel Retailer*

, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for 

parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the 

product with a comparable model (

determined by Lionel LLC

), if available. In the event a comparable model is not available the customer 

will be refunded the original purchase price (requires proof of purchase from the

 Authorized Lionel Retailer*

 it was originally purchased). 

Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). 

Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty.
NOTE: Products that require service that do not have a receipt from an LIONEL AUTHORIZED RETAILER* will be 

required to pay for all parts required to repair the product (labor will not incur a charge) providing the product is 

not older than 3 years from date of manufacture and is within 1 year from date of purchase. A copy of the original 

sales receipt is required.

In no event shall Lionel LLC be held 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 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 LLC product is required; bring the item, along with your DATED sales receipt and completed warranty information 

(at the bottom of this page) to the nearest Lionel Authorized Service Station. Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 

1-800-4-LIONEL or by accessing the website at www.lionel.com.
     If you prefer to send your Lionel product directly to Lionel, for repair you must FIRST call 586-949-4100 extension 9105 or FAX Lionel at 

586-949-5429 or write to Customer Service, 26750 Twenty Three Mile Road, Chesterfield, MI 48051-2493. Please have the 6-digit Lionel product 

number, the date of original purchase, the dealer where the item was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will receive a return 

authorization (RA) number to ensure your merchandise will be properly tracked and handled upon receipt at Lionel LLC.
     Once you have your Return Authorization (RA) number, make sure the item is packed in its original Styrofoam inner container which is 

placed inside the original outer display box (this will help prevent damage during shipping and handling). This shipment MUST be prepaid and 

we recommend that it be insured with the carrier of your choice.
     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 Lionel LLC’s Authorized Service Stations after its warranty has expired. A reasonable service fee should be 

expected once the product warranty has expired.

Warranty Information

     Please complete the information below and keep it, along with your 

DATED ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT

. You 

MUST

 

present this form 

AND

 your 

DATED SALES RECEIPT

 when requesting warranty service.

*A complete listing of Lionel Authorized retailers can be found by calling 1-800-4-LIONEL or by visiting our website at www.lionel.com.
     Products that are more than 3 years old, from date of manufacture, are not applicable for warranty coverage, even if they have never been 

sold prior to this date. (Under no circumstance shall any components or labor be provided free of charge.)
Name _________________________________________________________________________
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Summary of Contents for 726 Berkshire 2-8-4 steam locomotive

Page 1: ...riving axles in order to grip the track and enable the locomotive to pull heavier loads and climb steeper grades without slipping on the track Be careful not to let pins paperclips carpet tacks or oth...

Page 2: ...l marks are used throughout this Owner s Manual and are protected under law All rights reserved Lionel LEGACY FasTrack TrainMaster Odyssey RailSounds CrewTalk TowerCom DynaChuff StationSounds Pullmor...

Page 3: ...tually all Lionel and Lionel compatible alternating current transformers are suitable Throttle up your locomotive and it will begin to move in the forward direction Adjust track voltage until your loc...

Page 4: ...ck power wait three seconds and remove the locomotive from the track Now slide the Electronic E unit Direction Lock switch to the LOCK position Your locomotive is now locked into forward direction onl...

Page 5: ...te Control Track section available separately 6 65149 or 6 12746 for O 27 gauge 6 65530 for O gauge or 6 12020 and 6 12054 for FasTrack layouts Place your tender s coupler trigger disc over the centra...

Page 6: ...ctivation Button s 1 2 POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY FOR AC TRANSFORMERS LACKING A BELL BUTTON FOR AC TRANSFORMERS LACKING BELL AND HORN WHISTLE BUTTONS Existing wire Black wire Red wire Lionel no 610 590...

Page 7: ...y but never to excess A small amount of oil or lubricant properly applied goes a long way Be careful not to get any oil or lubricant on the running surfaces of the wheels or on the rails or your locom...

Page 8: ...ts or your track this will adversely affect operation You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in the illustration Remove accumula...

Page 9: ...faster if you run your locomotive at high speed When smoke production wanes add more fluid four to eight drops An idle locomotive will not smoke Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke...

Page 10: ...ve the two backhead screws from the underside of the cab and slide the backhead detail off the locomotive Apply a small amount of Lionel oil two drops on the felt pad as shown in Figure 4 LUBRICATING...

Page 11: ...g the boilerface open See Figure 6 2 Gently remove the expired bulb and grommet from the headlight housing and remove the grommet from the bulb 3 To disconnect the bulb gently unplug the bulb from the...

Page 12: ...rs at one time During the course of normal operations the traction tires may become worn out Replacement traction tires are included with the locomotive We recommend that you have the traction tires r...

Page 13: ...efer to Figure 7 as you replace the lamp 1 Twist the lamp base and socket assembly counter clockwise and remove the assembly from the frame 3 Remove the lamp from the socket and replace it with lamp n...

Page 14: ...ing remove the old lubricant and the accumulated dust and dirt with Lionel Cleaner and apply a drop of fresh oil at the ends of the axles The lubrication points are designated as O See Figure 8 below...

Page 15: ...15 Notes...

Page 16: ...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 LLC product is required bring the i...

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