F40PH Diesel Operating Manual
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SMOKE UNIT OPERATION
The F40PH contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke
through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the
leading drive truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See
Fig. 2 below.
The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick which soaks up and then
“cooks" a mineral oil-based fluid that
omits a harmless smoke.
The
smoke is then forced out of the stack
via a small electric fan which runs at
a constant speed. However, the
smoke intensity can be varied by
increasing the transformer voltage
setting. The higher the setting, the
more intense the smoke output.
For best results, we recommend
that you add 10 - 15 drops of Seuthe,
LGB or LVTS fluid before you run the
engine. If you don’t choose to add
the fluid, then the smoke unit switch
should be turned off.
Failure to
either add the fluid or turn the switch
off could lead to damage to the smoke unit heating element and or wicking. Add the fluid
through the smoke stack hole as indicated in Figure 3. After adding the fluid, gently blow
into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles. Do not overfill the unit as overfilling can cause
the fluid to leak out and coat the
interior engine components.
When
the smoke output begins to diminish
while
running
the
engine,
an
additional 10-15 drops of smoke fluid
should be added or the smoke unit
switch should be turned off.
When storing the engine for long
periods of time, you may want to add
at least 15 drops of fluid to keep the
wick soaked with fluid and prevent it
from drying out. After removing the
engine from storage, it is advisable to
add another 25 drops of fluid, letting
the wick soak up the fluid for 15
minutes prior to operation.
Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location
Figure 3: Filling The Smoke Unit
