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Flying Yankee
Pioneer Zephyr

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any
traditional O-31 Gauge track
system, including M.T.H.’s
RealTrax

or ScaleTrax

™

traditional tubular track. It is also
compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See page 15 for a

complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring
instructions.)

Summary of Contents for Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr

Page 1: ...ibility This engine will operate on any traditional O 31 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformer...

Page 2: ...train set should not be used until properlyrepaired Do not operate your layout unattended Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is in...

Page 3: ...manual Lubrication You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked L in Fig 1 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on ea...

Page 4: ...nd speed The engine will maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firm...

Page 5: ...the volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Proto Sound...

Page 6: ...ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly Loco Sound Operating Instructions Timin...

Page 7: ...ton one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change Repeat...

Page 8: ...o the remote lock on To use Proto Dispatch simply plug the mini cable into the microphone and into the Mic port on the left side of the remote lock on and speak into the microphone When these features...

Page 9: ...r comes first Follow the greasing instructions below Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box...

Page 10: ...wear out the neoprene traction tires Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neopren...

Page 11: ...1 Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 2 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You...

Page 12: ...quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a light circuit Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M T H Parts Department Follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubri...

Page 13: ...may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the whistle button more slowly taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button You may be pressing the button too quickly Try press...

Page 14: ...eer Zephyr Volume Remedy The sounds seem distorted especially when the whistle or bell is activated Loco Sound volume is set too high Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter...

Page 15: ...ndard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostle...

Page 16: ...ght bulbs pick up rollers batteries smoke unit wicks and traction tires We will repair or replace at our option the defective part without charge for the parts or labor if the item is returned to an A...

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