Lionel LionChieF PLUS+ GP20 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 78-2171-250 10/14 GP20 GP20 Diesel Locomotive Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 • Buttons for horn sound, bell, and special freight crew announcements • Requires three AAA alkaline batteries (not included) • Allows activation of the ElectroCouplers The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Triggering sounds and announcements with your transformer Locomotive operation and maintenance Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke unit Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs FCC statement Troubleshooting 18-19 Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Lionchief Plus System Features Locomotive Control
SMOKE switch in the ON position. Slide the SMOKE switch to the OFF position if you do not want to operate the locomotive 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 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 Lionchief Plus Remote
The LionChief Plus remote Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 2). -
Page 7: Operating Your Locomotive With Your Lionchief Remote
The LionChief Plus remote Operating your locomotive 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 with the LionChief 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 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. -
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 locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the locomotive. -
Page 11: 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 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 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 LionChief Plus 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 announce- ments to play.) See page 14 to silence the sounds or adjust the volume level. -
Page 13: Locomotive Operation And Maintenance
SMOKE unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of the switch. The smoke unit requires 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 locomotive’s steam 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 locomotive can be adjusted, but this requires the use of the LionChief remote (in remote operation mode). -
Page 15: 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 16: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
Locomotive operation and maintenance Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs our locomotive is equipped with an LED-style lamp for longer life. Please contact your Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or Lionel Customer Service if LED replacement is required. -
Page 17: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Lionel LLC 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 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 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 Customer Service. Problem: The locomotive continues beeping and will not respond to the LionChief Remote Resolution: •...
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Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
(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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