Maintaining and servicing your set
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Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2 locomotive’s smoke generator
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our 4-4-2 locomotive 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 smoke fluid tube end
with a pin, then add 4 to 8 drops of fluid
directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke
production commences momentarily, faster
if you run your locomotive at high speed.
When smoke production wanes, add more
fluid (4 to 8 drops). An idle locomotive will
not smoke.
Smoke production is greater at higher volt-
ages and when the locomotive is pulling a
heavy load or a long consist.
Caution!
Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke genera-
tor; the generator’s element can become damaged if operated without smoke
fluid. This is particularly true if your locomotive sits in neutral for an extended
period of time without smoke fluid in the generator.
