MTHTrains 400E LOCOMOTIVE Operating Instructions

Lubricating the Pickup Rollers (Figure 1, #5)

Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe away
excess oil with a cotton swab. The rolling surface should be free from
oil.

LUBRICATING THE TENDER

Every 5 Hours
1. Add a single drop of motor oil to all twelve wheels, at the axle.
2. Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe
away excess oil with a cotton swab. The rolling surface should remain
free of oil.
HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS
OF THE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase unless it was
purchased from MTH Electric Trains in Columbia, MD. Instead, follow the instructions below to
obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the
terms of this warranty.
1. First, write, call or FAX MTH Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD
21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No. 410-381-6122), stating when it was purchased and what
seems to be the problem. You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your
merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its
foam and plastic wrapping material so as to prevent damage to the merchandise. The shipment
must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter, including your name,
address, daytime phone number, Return Authorization number and a full description of the
problem, must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include the description regardless
of whether you discussed the problem with one of our service technicians when contacting
MTH for your Return Authorization number.
3. Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any
merchandise for service.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

This item is warranted for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or
workmanship. We will repair or replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for
parts or labor, if the item is returned to the address below within one year of the original date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover items that have been abused or damaged by careless
handling. Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered under this warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
E L E C T R I C

400E LOCOMOTIVE

TRADITIONAL VERSION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The MTH 400E is a replica of the 400E standard gauge locomotive.
This locomotive runs on standard gauge three rail track and runs on
14 to 20 volts (AC) Alternating Current.

OPERATING VOLTAGE

The 400E locomotive runs on 14 to 20 volts (AC) alternating current.
The mechanical whistle requires a minimum of 14 volts for proper
operation.

MECHANICAL REVERSING UNIT

The locomotive is stopped, started and reversed by means of the
reversing 'E-Unit' located inside the locomotive. The E-Unit is a three
position sequence relay which cycles whenever current to the
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