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Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10-12 volts for 6-7 hours so the
battery can fully recharge (if your engine has a smoke unit, be sure it is turned
off).
Battery Recepetcile
Figure 10: Battery recharging port
Figure 11: Removing the battery
ProtoSmoke®Unit Operation
This Premier diesel locomotive
contains a Proto-Sound 2.0 controlled
smoke unit that outputs smoke
through the smokestack on the roof
of the engine. The smoke unit is
essentially a small heating element
and wick that soaks up and then heats
a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a
harmless smoke. The smoke is then
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Self-Recharging
Unhook Wires, Remove
and Replace Battery
Premier M10000 Locomotive Set
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Use M.T.H.'s battery recharger (sold
separately) that plugs into a wall outlet
and a special port under the engine to
recharge the battery overnight without
leaving it on the track.
Replace: If the sounds are not improved at the
end of the 15-minute test charge, it is time to
replace the battery. Available through M.T.H.
Parts. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be
substituted until your replacement arrives, but
since alkaline batteries cannot be recharged, it
will eventually wear down. Do NOT use a 6-cell
7.2v battery.
Figure 12: Filling The Smoke Unit
Add Smoke Fluid
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