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Adding fluid to your ‘A’ Class’ smoke generator
Y
our ‘A’ Class is equipped with a smoke
generator that produces safe, clean,
white smoke during operation.
The smoke generator requires the periodic
addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to
function. Pierce the tube end with a pin, then
add 10 to 15 drops of fluid directly into the
‘A’ Class’ stack. Smoke production will com-
mence momentarily, faster if you run your
‘A’ Class at speed. When smoke production
wanes, add more fluid (10 to 15 drops).
In Command Control, when the locomo-
tive is first placed on the track and powered
up, the smoke generator will be in a default
“OFF” position. Using any function key on
your CAB 1 remote will turn the smoke gen-
erator on. Turning off the sound, (AUX1-5),
or resetting the engine, (AUX1-0), will return
the smoke unit to the initial “OFF” position.
Always
keep a small amount of smoke fluid
in the ‘A’ Class’ smoke generator; the genera-
tor’s element can become damaged if operat-
ed without fluid. Smoke production is greater
at higher voltages and when the ‘A’ Class is
pulling a heavy load or long consist.
Note!
Always keep smoke fluid in your ‘A’ Class’ smoke generator. If not, turn it off when
smoke is not desired using the switch shown on page 4 or the AUX1-8 command if
you are running in Command mode. Using Smoke Boost with depleted fluid can
damage the generator’s element.
Maintaining and servicing your ‘A’ Class
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n ‘O’ gauge coupler (non-operating) is
included with your ‘A’ Class for people
who may wish to “double-head” their trains
with a second ‘A’ Class or another engine.
Simply turn the engine over onto a padded
surface, loosen the screw holding the front
coupler. Replace the scale coupler head with
the ‘O’ gauge coupler head and retighten the
screw. Note: The Coupler door will not close
with the ‘O’ gauge coupler head in place.
Installation of ‘O’ Gauge Coupler Head
