!
If you choose not to add the fluid (or have already
added the fluid but choose to run smoke-free), turn off
the smoke unit switch located under the tender body.
Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it
off may damage the smoke unit heating element
and/or wicking material.
!
When the smoke output while running the engine
begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of smoke
fluid or turn the smoke unit off.
!
When storing the unit for long periods of time, you
may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the
wick from drying out.
!
After removing the engine from storage, add
another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak
up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.
If you experience poor or no smoke output when the
smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see
if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around
the heating element. Remove the boiler as shown below.
Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the
locomotive's body (see right). After removing the chassis
and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate away
and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it
should be replaced. When priming new wick add 40 drops.
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
To replace the light bulb in the locomotive, follow the boiler removal instructions below.
Wick in
Poor
Condition
Wick in
Good
Condition
Smoke Unit Cover
Running the engine without a primed
smoke unit may cause damage
Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
Remove the four Phillips screws from the chassis then lift the body away from the chassis.
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