DAPOL A3 Locomotive Quick Start Manual

UNPACKING & HANDLING YOUR LOCOMOTIVE:
Your model contains delicate precision parts.
the model along with its foam packing. When removing from the clamshell or foam, always do so above a so
to prevent damage if dropped. Always li
grip or crush the delicate steam valve gear and mo on parts
and tender are not li ed as a single unit. If the drivesha
rotate the sha to align the spigots with the slots in the funnel-shaped cowling, and gently push together un l you
feel the sha clip into place. (Tip: Holding the model between your index finger and thumb by gripping the back of the
cab and the front of the tender simultaneously , will usually prevent accidental disconnec on of the drivesha .)
Small protective packing piece
m u st b e re m o ve d b efo re r u n n i n g t h e l o co m o ti ve .
YOUR MODEL NEEDS LIGHT LUBRICATION AFTER EVERY 50 HOURS RUNNING:
applica on of plas c safe* oil, such as Dapoil or Locolube a er every 50 hours of running (Storage in hot
environments may require more frequent applica ons). Please be aware that over-lubrica on will throw excess oil
from the gears and wheels onto the trac on tyres. OIL DESTROYS TRACTION TYRES. Over-oiling the wheel bearings will
interfere with the electrical pickup of your model. Therefore, we recommend you use a very fine ar st's paintbrush to
apply only the niest amount of lubrica ng oil precisely between the bearing surfaces, as follows:
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*Your model supplier can advise on the best
RUNNING IN YOUR LOCOMOTIVE
You will obtain quieter and smoother performance from your Dapol locomo ve if you invest a li le me 'running in'
the motor and the mo on parts. We recommend that you begin the 'running in' period by opera ng the locomo ve
on its own, at a moderate speed, for a period of at least half an hour in each direc on. (The complete 'se ling in'
process o en con nues beyond the ini al 'running in' period, and you will no ce that the locomo ve gradually runs
quieter and smoother over several weeks of normal coach/wagon hauling opera on.)
A3 Locomotive
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please read BEFORE using this model
se the two 'ears' found at each end of the inner plas c clamshell, or remove
the locomo ve and tender as a single unit. Please, take special care not to
which transfers power from the tender to the locomo ve , will detach if the locomo ve
h a s b e e n i n s e r te d b et we e n t h e l o co m o ti ve fo o t p l ate a n d t h e te n d e r. T h e p a c k i n g p i e c e
and lubricants available in your country.
ed to the locomo ve wheels whilst handling.
disconnects from either the locomo ve or tender, simply
Maintenance requires an extremely light
precisely
capillary
surface
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