Troubleshooting; Flyerchief Troubleshooting - Lionel FlyerChief Berkshire Locomotive and Tender Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

FlyerChief Troubleshooting

Problem: The locomotive stopped dead:
FlyerChief locomotives are equipped with "motor lock out" technology. This means that if the inter-
nal electronics do not detect the motor feedback signal (a function of the constant speed control sys-
tem) within a two-second period of being given a command to start moving (or has been underway
for a period of time) the motor will lock itself out. This is done to prevent the locomotive from losing
control.
Solution: Simply return the FlyerChief dial to the center (stopped) position, if using Remote mode
or cycle the power on your conventional transformer. Once you tell the locomotive to begin moving
it will. If the problem persists you likely have a loose electrical connector inside the locomotive and
it should be taken to a local Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or contact Lionel Customer
Service directly.
Problem: The locomotive does not smoke
Resolution:
• Ensure the SMOKE switch is in the ON position. (You must cycle the power if you have to change
the position of the switch.)
• Ensure you have four drops of smoke fluid in the smoke stack. Before getting the locomotive
running.
• You may need to blow down the stack to clear any potential blockage that may have been created
when you added smoke fluid.
• If you do not plan to use the smoke unit ensure the SMOKE switch is in the OFF position, failure
to add smoke fluid can cause permanent damage to the smoke unit.
Problem: The FlyerChief Remote will not control the locomotive
Resolution:
• Ensure you have fully charged batteries in the remote. (The LED on the top of the remote will
illuminate when the remote is turned on.)
• Ensure you are using the remote paired with the locomotive you are trying to operate (road name
and road number match).
• Ensure the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position. Turn the track power off,
turn the remote OFF. Power up the locomotive with the track power. It will begin to beep when power
is applied, now turn the remote on and wait. The remote is synced to the locomotive. When the
sounds in the locomotive come alive you will know the locomotive and remote have synchronized.
• If the red LED on the top of the remote begins to blink when the throttle is turned and the loco-
motive does not begin to move it may be an instance of the "motor lock out" feature. Ensure the
batteries in the remote are new and fully charged.
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