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Table of  Contents

Set Up Checklist................................................................................................... 3

Lubrication........................................................................................................... 3

Basic Operation....................................................................................................  4

Activating Features.............................................................................................. 4

Maintenance..........................................................................................................  5

Lubricating and Greasing Instructions.................................................................   5

Cleaning The Wheels and Track...........................................................................  6

Headlight Replacement Instructions.................................................................... 6

Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart...................................................... 7

Service & Warranty Information.......................................................................... 8

Limited One-Year Warranty................................................................................... 8

This product may be protected by one or more of  the following patents:  6,019,289; 6,280,278; 
6,281,606; 6,291,263; 6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640.

©2009, M.T.H. Electric Trains®, Columbia, MD 21046

CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:

 

WARNING:

 When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

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M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment 

periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord, 
plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts.  In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until properly 
repaired.

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Do not operate your layout unattended.  Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

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This train set is intended for indoor use.  Do not use if water is present.   Serious injury or fatality may result.

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Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.

Recommended for Ages 14 and up.  Not recommended for children under 14 years of age without adult supervision.  As 
with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.

Summary of Contents for 390E

Page 1: ...system including M T H s and Lionel s traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 7 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructi...

Page 2: ...recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or in...

Page 3: ...low Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Make sure you lubricate all side rods leading and trailing trucks and drive wheel axles Lubrication p p DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OIL D...

Page 4: ...e E Unit Make sure the locomotive is moving in the desired direction then stop it Now move the E Unit lever located at the rear of the motor to its OFF position or toward the right side of the locomot...

Page 5: ...ce kit Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point The locomotive utilizes a direct drive motor that should not need direct lubrication However it will be necessary to lubricate the idl...

Page 6: ...on tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid found in Maintenance Kit 30 50010 or denatu...

Page 7: ...inal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Standard Lionel KW A or B U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel MW Outside T...

Page 8: ...refully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes...

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