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Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
B
oth A-units are equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke
during operation. Periodically, you will need to add smoke fluid to the locomotives; a
small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. To open the bottle, push down and turn
the cap.
Before you begin, be sure that your locomotive is on a level surface with the smoke generator
off. Gently squeeze the bottle to add four to eight drops of smoke fluid into the duct as
illustrated in Figure 4. When smoke production decreases, add four to eight drops of smoke
fluid in the same manner. Additional smoke fluid (6-62909) is available from your Lionel
dealer.
To turn off the smoke generators, slide the somke unit switch at the bottom of each
locomotive to the NO SMK position (see Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch).
When the smoke generator is on, be sure that there is smoke fluid in the smoke generator to
avoid damage. Smoke production is greater when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load and
at higher voltages.
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set
Never operate the smoke unit when dry. This will cause the smoke unit to overheat
and may damage your engine.
Caution!
Add smoke to either
hole — not both
Front
Rear
Figure 4. Adding smoke fluid
