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Page 2: Thank You
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , FlyerChief ™ , LionChief ® , LionChief Plus ® , FasTrack ® , RailSounds ® , ElectroCoupler ™ , LEGACY ® , LEGACY ® Control System, Lockon ®... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Running your locomotive with your transformer Triggering sounds and announcements with your transformer Locomotive operation and maintenance Adjusting the volume using the FlyerChief remote Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Lubricating your locomotive FCC statement Troubleshooting Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Flyerchief™ System Features
FlyerChief™ system features Locomotive control ou may choose to control your FlyerChief locomotive with the included FlyerChief remote (using a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18 VDC to the track) or using a transformer. Use the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE control switch to select between FlyerChief remote operation or conventional AC transformer operation. -
Page 5: Electrocoupler
FlyerChief™ system features ElectroCouplers he ElectroCouplers can only be activated when the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is 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 the locomotive’s ElectroCoupler. -
Page 6: The Flyerchief™ 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 With Your Flyerchief Remote
The FlyerChief™ remote Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Control speed and direction with the knob. normal operation. The light will begin to Turn the knob to the right to move forward, flash when the locomotive is in motion, left for reverse and back to center (top) for and the flashing will vary with the... -
Page 8: Remote Operations
Remote operations Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive 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 Electrocoupler With The Flyerchief Remote
You can also use the Universal LionChief Remote (6-83071) to control this and two additional FlyerChief locomotives. 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. -
Page 10: Using The Lionchiefapp
Using the LionChief App Connecting to your LionChief LionChief Plus, or FlyerChief locomotive nce you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your smart device. This screen will be present and within a few seconds it will automatically connect with your loco- motive. -
Page 11: What If My Bluetooth Enabled Engine Didn't Automatically Connect
Using the LionChief App What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect? ap on the locomotive box. Your locomotive will show up at top, click the link button and you’re all set to begin running your locomotive. Available Engines: 1 CONNECTED LOCOMOTIVE’S NAME AND FEATURES Link... -
Page 12: Settings
Using the LionChief App Settings n the setting screen, you will be able to establish key elements of how your locomotive will run including smoke, momentum and speed limit. These settings will reset once you are done run- ning the locomotive and close out of your LionChief app. Smoke On/Off Exit Screen LionChief, LionChief... -
Page 13: Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth ® Locomotives
• If a universal remote is present and powered on, make sure one of its 3 channels is not connecting to your locomotive before the App is able to connect. • Verify that the locomotive works as expected with its provided remote or with the Lionel Universal remote. -
Page 14: Transformer Operations
Transformer operations Running your locomotive with the transformer Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the TRANSFORMER position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive on the track. Power up the track using your conventional AC transformer. -
Page 15: 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 trig- ger the sounds listed below. In addition, your locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the locomotive. To activate the announcements on your FlyerChief 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 16 to silence the sounds or adjust the volume level. -
Page 16: Locomotive Operation And Maintenance
Release the HORN and BELL buttons to exit volume adjustment mode. Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs our locomotive is equipped with three LED-style lamps for longer life. Please contact your Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or Lionel Customer Service if LED replacement is required. -
Page 17: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Locomotive operation and maintenance Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. 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 18: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement 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 19: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.
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