Set Up Checklist; Lubrication; Priming The Smoke Unit - M.T.H. USRA 0-6-0 Operator's Manual

Set Up Checklist

- Lubricate the locomotive
- Prime the smoke unit
- Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects
- 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. 4. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
Figure 4. 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 water hatch on
the tender (see Fig. 5). Failure either to
add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may
damage the smoke unit heating element
and/or wicking material.
Lubricate Linkage (L)
Lubricate Wheel Axels (L)
Premier USRA 0-6-0 Steam Locomotive
Running the engine without a primed
smoke unit may cause damage
Smoke Switch
Figure 5. Smoke Unit Switch Location
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DO NOT DO NOT
DO NOT
OVER OIL OVER OIL
OVER OIL