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78-2293-250
7/15
FT AA
FT AA
Diesel Locomotives
Diesel Locomotives
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 78-2293-250 7/15 FT AA FT AA Diesel Locomotives Diesel Locomotives Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of these LionChief Plus FT AA Diesel locomotives! Equipped with the RailSounds RC sound system and two electrocouplers, these LionChief Plus locomotives can be operated with the LionChief remote or the controls on a standard three-rail AC transformer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Locomotive operation and maintenance Adding smoke fluid to your locomotives’ smoke units Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote Lubricating your locomotives Servicing your locomotives’ LEDs Replacing the traction tires FCC statement Troubleshooting 18-19 Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service...
  • Page 4: Lionchief Plus System Features Locomotive Control

    SMOKE switches in the ON position. Slide the SMOKE switches to the OFF position if you do not want to operate the locomotives with smoke. We recommend using only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your authorized Lionel dealer).
  • Page 5: Electrocouplers

    LionChief Plus system features ElectroCouplers he ElectroCouplers can only be activated when the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switches are in the REMOTE position. For more information on activating the ElectroCouplers, see page 9. Note that in Transformer mode, you should open the coupler on the car when coupling to your train as you will not have remote control of each locomotive’s ElectroCoupler.
  • Page 6: The Lionchief Plus Remote

    REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN Important EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES. When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the Important Off position to conserve the battery life.
  • Page 7: Operating Your Locomotive Set With Your Lionchief Remote

    The LionChief Plus remote Operating your locomotive set with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go for- normal operation. The light will begin to ward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle flash when the locomotive is in motion, knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and and the flashing will vary with the...
  • Page 8: Remote Operations

    Remote operations Running your locomotive set with the LionChief remote Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switches to the REMOTE position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of these switches. With track power turned off, place your locomotives on the track. Power up the track to 18 volts (AC or DC) and move the remote power switch to ON.
  • Page 9: Operating The Electrocouplers With The Lionchief Remote

    Each locomotive is paired with a unique remote. A locomotive will only respond to commands from its corresponding remote. If you attempt to operate two of the exact same locomotives (same type, roadname, and Lionel part number), then one remote will control both locomotives simultaneously. If you purchase a separate...
  • Page 10: Triggering Sounds And Announcements With The Lionchief Remote

    Remote operations Triggering sounds and announcements with the LionChief remote ress the announcement on the LionChief remote to trigger the corresponding sounds. In addi- tion, your powered locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the locomotive set. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the journey.
  • Page 11: Transformer Operations

    Transformer operations Running your locomotive set with the transformer Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switches to the TRANSFORMER position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of these switches. With track power turned off, place your locomotives on the track. Power up the track using your conventional AC transformer.
  • Page 12: Triggering Sounds And Announcements With Your Transformer

    Transformer operations Triggering sounds and announcements with the transformer sing the HORN/WHISTLE button on your conventional three-rail AC transformer, you can trigger the sounds listed below. In addition, your powered locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the locomotive. To activate the announcements on your LionChief Plus powered locomotive, simply press the HORN/WHISTLE button for a period less than a second (there must not be any additional horn/whistle activations for another two seconds for the announcements to play.) See page 14 to silence the sounds or adjust the volume level.
  • Page 13: Locomotive Operation And Maintenance

    Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of the switch. The smoke units require the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. We rec- ommend using only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your authorized Lionel dealer).
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume Using The Lionchief Remote

    Locomotive operation and maintenance Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote o turn off the powered locomotive’s diesel background sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. The overall volume of the sounds in your powered locomotive can be adjusted, but this requires the use of the LionChief remote (in remote operation mode).
  • Page 15: Lubricating Your Locomotives

    We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive wheels, contact rollers, or your track.
  • Page 16: Servicing Your Locomotives' Leds

    Two replacement tires are included with your locomotive set. If additional tires are needed, see our parts list for this locomotive on www.lionel.com for a replacement part number and ordering infor- mation.
  • Page 17: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement FCC and RSS Statements Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Once you tell the locomotives to begin moving they will. If the problem persists you likely have a loose electrical connector inside the powered locomotive and it should be taken to a local Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or contact Lionel Service directly.
  • Page 19 Problem: Sound volume is low Resolution: Follow the volume adjustment directions found on page 14. If this does not correct the problem please contact Lionel Service. Problem: The powered locomotive continues beeping and will not respond to the LionChief Remote Resolution: •...
  • Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

    The product will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective item cannot be repaired and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (at the discretion of Lionel LLC), if available.

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