M.T.H. Premier Climax, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...auge track system It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions Premier Climax Steam Engine OPERATOR S MAN...

Page 2: ...recommended for children under 10 years of age M T H recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 16 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduc...

Page 3: ...Axles L Figure 1 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Priming the Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine add 10 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack We recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe...

Page 4: ...ender WARNING DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TOTENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE At this point you are ready to begin running your engine Placing The Engine On The Track Figure 3 Inse...

Page 5: ...the time your turn it on until you press the release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral To put the engine into forward and then to change the direc...

Page 6: ...ns to activate features rather than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make th...

Page 7: ...and Bell buttons until the full PSA FYS sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of PSA FYS After a...

Page 8: ...the conclusion of the PSA FYS the engine will depart in the next direction of travel as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral Proto Coupler Operation This locomotive is equ...

Page 9: ...Repeat the 1 horn 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during the initial neutral upon start up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equip...

Page 10: ...ssigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell button allowing approximately second to lapse betwe...

Page 11: ...ll gears rods and linkage components and pick up rollers on the engine and tender to prevent them from squeaking Use light house hold oil and follow the lubrication points marked L in Figure 5 Do not...

Page 12: ...m the groove in the drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 3 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrive...

Page 13: ...material When the smoke output while running begins to diminish add another 10 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off When storing the unit for extended periods of time you may want to add a...

Page 14: ...ting elements 6 Remove the 2 mounting screws for the smoke unit fan housing and separate the fan housing from the smoke unit 7 Pull the smoke unit forward through the front of the smokebox 8 Pull the...

Page 15: ...enough for the lights to shine brightly for 15 minutes Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a numb...

Page 16: ...f this operator s manual for how to test recharge and if necessary replace the battery Coupler Remedy When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the f...

Page 17: ...running The engine won t lock into forward neutral or reverse The engine maybe locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section to unlock the engine s directi...

Page 18: ...tt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt St...

Page 19: ...ntrolled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch Operation Public Address like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation Proto...

Page 20: ...er you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning a...

Page 21: ...LORADO MODELS 514 793 9696 CUSTOM RAILWA Y SUPPLY BERWYN COLORADO SPRINGS 708 484 4384 ALABAMA 719 634 4616 SOUTHERLAND STATION CHICAGOLAND HOBBY HUNTSVILLE CABOOSE HOBBIES INC CHICAGO 256 533 4720 DE...

Page 22: ...MANKATO SOUTH CHINA NEW YORK 507 387 1330 207 445 3695 KURT S TRAINS HOBBIES CALEDONIA MISSOURI MARYLAND 585 538 2960 SWITCH STAND HOBBYTOWN USA SAINT LOUIS FREDERICK AURORA RAILS HOBBIES 314 781 4458...

Page 23: ...REAT TRAINS HOBBIES FRAZER LONGVIEW 610 644 4585 T K HOBBY SHOP 903 757 2720 BRIDGEPORT SCHUYLKILL FLYER HOBBIES 740 633 6607 UTAH LEESPORT ALMOSTA JUNCTION 484 248 2100 PARMA HOBBY CLEARFIELD CLEVELA...

Page 24: ...HOBBIES CONNECTICUT CALEDONIA T S G HOBBIES TIME MACHINE HOBBY LL C 585 538 2960 WARRENTON MANCHESTER 540 347 9212 860 646 0610 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA WISCONSIN 716 652 5718 FLORIDA SOMMERFE...