ARISTO-CRAFT TRAINS LIVE STEAM MIKADO 2-8-2, Instruction Manual

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With all the required liquids in place and your locomotive on the track, it is time to spark
the ignition flame...
Please be sure first that the gas jet tube is placed in the boiler of the locomotive from the
rear of the tender. The tender should be attached by the drawbar at the back of the
locomotive and the front of the tender to make sure the hose does not pull out of the
locomotive
(See fig. #17) . Also, remember to screw the hose to the boiler with the sup-
plied connection. (See fig. #18)
Sparking the Ignition Flame
To start your Live Steam Mikado, put the mode switch in the ignition position. Open the
butane flow valve on the tender slightly to release the butane and then press the ignition
button manually. You will hear the rush of the flame ignition. Then you will hear a thump
and a steady whistle once the flame is in progress
(See fig. #19) .
Open the butane valve further and slowly until a steady flame is in use and this can only
be determined by trial and error.
fig. #18
Attaching butane hose to boiler
fig. #17
Attaching tender drawbar to locomotive
fig. #19
Opening the butane valve