14 Premier L-5 Electric Locomotive
The locomotive’s headlights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine.
The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb has a disconnect
plug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal inside the body shell.
Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. However,
you may want to have the bulb replaced at an MTH Authorized Service Center.
The two special AA size 1.5v NiCad self-charging batteries recharges continuously
during train operation and should last for up to five years. The batteries are dry batteries
that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your
engine was built, they may need to be charged right out of the box. If engine sounds
seem distorted or garbled at low voltages or become silent when power from the
transformer is turned off, test the batteries to determine whether they should be recharged
or replaced.
Test:
Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 10-12 volts (high enough
for the lights to shine brightly and the engine to move steadily) for 15 minutes.
Recharge:
If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, the
batteries charge has run down and can be recharged. There are a number of ways you can
do this:
•
Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10-12 volts for 6-7 hours so the
batteries can fully recharge (if your engine has a smoke unit, be sure it is turned
off).
•
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 batteries 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 batteries. Available through M.T.H. Parts.
Headlight Replacement Instructions
Self Charging Battery Back-Up
