Adding Fluid To Your Locomotive's Smoke Stack - Lionel American Flyer Owner's Manual

Maintaining and servicing your set

Adding fluid to your locomotive's smoke stack

Y our 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 tube end with a pin, then add four to eight drops of fluid directly into the
locomotive's stack. Smoke production will commence momentarily, faster if you run your
locomotive at speed. When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (four to eight drops).
If you prefer smoke-free locomotive operation, move the SMOKE switch located under the cab to
the OFF position, and your locomotive will stop smoking. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the
location of the switch.
When the smoke unit is on, always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive's
smoke generator; the generator's element can become damaged if operated without fluid.
Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy
load or long consist.
Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke unit when the smoke
Caution!
unit is on.
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