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- Page 1 RUSSELL Owners Handbook For the Russell Locomotive...
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Page 2: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully before operating the locomotive. The following items are required for running this engine and are not included with the model. Fuel Butane gas. See 'Filling the gas tank' Water See 'Filling the boiler' Lubricating oil See 'Lubrication' SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Russell Instruction Booklet CONTENTS Tool kit Page 4 Running in Page 4 Access to controls Page 4 Identification of parts of the locomotive Page 5 Preparations for operation Page 6 1. Filling the Gas Tank Page 6 2. Filling the Boiler Page 6 3. -
Page 4: Tool Kit
TOOL KIT The following items are included with your locomotive. One 60ml bottle of special steam oil for use in the cylinder lubricator. One 60ml syringe with plastic tube for filling the boiler with water. One set of spare washers and ‘0’ rings. One spare gas jet. -
Page 5: Identification Of Parts Of The Locomotive
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE Radio controlled version illustrated 1) Plastic battery holder. 2) Brass battery box. 3) Battery connector. 4) Reversing servo (this is replaced by a reversing lever on manual models). 5) Safety valve. 6) Boiler filler plug. 7) Gas filler valve. 8) R/C switch. 9) R/C receiver. -
Page 6: Preparations For Operation
A special brass gas filler adapter is obtainable from your local garden railway supplier or direct from ROUNDHOUSE. Mixed gasses are also available and may be used if ordinary butane or iso-butane are not available, but see ‘Gas System’... -
Page 7: Lubrication
substantial and heavy item, being turned from solid brass. Care is needed when removing the dome, especially when the engine is hot, as the dome itself will be hot. Take care not to drop the dome onto the locomotive, as the weight of it may damage the model. -
Page 8: Lighting The Burner
through the drain screw. Tighten the drain screw and refill with the steam oil supplied, then replace the cap. Take time filling the lubricator, especially when cold, as the oil takes time to run down and may trap an air bubble. Both cap and drain screw are fitted with ‘0’... -
Page 9: Running The Locomotive
the problem persists and it is not possible to ignite the burner correctly, then a dirty jet should be suspected and cleaned as detailed on in the Gas System Troubleshooting section. For the first couple of minutes keep the burner on low. This is important, as until it warms up, the flame will be a little unstable and turning it up too much could cause it to go out. -
Page 10: Driving Manually
seen to gradually drop until the loco comes to a halt. Should the water expire before the gas is fully used, the pressure will drop rapidly and the loco will stop. Check the pressure gauge – if this is zero turn off the gas. No damage will result if the gas is turned off immediately. -
Page 11: Driving By Radio Control
DRIVING BY RADIO CONTROL This model is fitted with 2.4 GHz R/C equipment. On a Radio Controlled model, speed and direction are controlled by the transmitter. First, turn on the transmitter and then switch on the receiver on the locomotive with the switch on the underside of the right hand side tank. -
Page 12: Storage Between Operating Sessions
Always switch off the receiver and transmitter when not in use to preserve battery life. It is good practice to switch on the transmitter before the receiver and switch off the receiver before the transmitter. In this way, the radio receiver is never on when the transmitter is switched off and so should always be under your control. -
Page 13: Altering Wheel Gauge
more than once or twice per year. ALTERING WHEEL GAUGE The wheels are set at the factory for the specified gauge however, for those who wish to alter this to run on other people’s railways or if you change the gauge of your track, they are easily reset using a gauge conversion kit - available separately. -
Page 14: Gas System
GAS SYSTEM Russell locomotives are fitted with our 'FG' type gas burner, which is set up and fully tested at the factory. This system is designed for use with Butane or Iso-Butane... - Page 15 mixed in, are available, and may be used if straight Butane is unavailable. These come in a variety of mixes ranging from 90/10 to 60/40 with one of the most common being 70/30. The figures refer to the proportions of the mix i.e. 70/30 contains 70% butane and 30% propane.
- Page 16 the thread of the jet. Ensure all connections are tight. When re -positioning the gas jet holder in the burner, ensure that it is pushed in as far as it will go. The gas regulator has a spindle 'O' ring housed inside the body which may need lubrication from time to time if the control becomes 'spongy' in operation, making precise gas control...
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Page 17: Boiler And Gas Tank Certificate, Pages 17
ROUNDHO ENGINEE RING CO. LTD. Units 6-9 Model: RUSSELL Description and specification of equipment covered Serial No.: Model: Type 1 boiler Test date: ator Ves- Serial No.: Model: Type ‘A’ gas tank sel for Test date: Group 1 gasses and asso-... - Page 18 Please refer to the ‘owners handbook’ for your particular model of locomotive, for details on correct use of these pressure vessels. Pressure vessel care and maintenance Gas tank The gas tank is used for the storage of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) in the form of butane, iso-butane or as set out in the ‘owners handbook’.
- Page 19 Gas Burner 1). Superheater Pipe. 2). Lubricator Pipe. 3). Gas Jet Holder retaining screw. 4). Gas Jet. 5). Gas Jet Holder. 6). Gas Pipe. 7). Gas Burner fixing screw. 8). Air Inlet Holes.
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Page 20: Service And Parts
Your dealer is; ROUNDHOUSE If your dealer is unable to help, please contact the Factory directly: ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Units 6-10 Churchill Business Park. Churchill Road. Wheatley. Doncaster. DN1 2TF. England Telephone: 01302 328035 Fax: 01302 761312 Email: mail@roundhouse-eng.com...