Set Up Checklist; Lubrication; Priming The Smoke Unit - M.T.H. Empire State Express Operator's Manual

Set Up Checklist

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Lubricate the locomotive
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Prime the smoke unit
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Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects
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Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual

Lubrication

You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use
light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked "L" in
Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive

Priming The Smoke Unit

When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20
drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack.
We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe,
LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit or
the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine
components.
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 (see Fig. 2). Failure
either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off
may damage the smoke unit heating element
and/or wicking material.
Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express
Lubricate Side Rods and Linkage (L) (Both Sides)
Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Running the engine without a primed
smoke unit may cause damage
Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
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