SET-UP
M.T.H. HO S 3/6 Steam Engine
9
Connection of the Engine and Tender
Your MTH HO
S 3/6
features our new wireless close-coupling drawbar. Along
with providing a mechanical connection of the tender to the engine, the wireless
close coupling drawbar also provides an electrical connection between the engine
and tender. No assembly is required.
Smoke Unit Preparation and Use
Your
S 3/6
is equipped with a proven fan-driven smoke system design featured in
MTH products for over 10 years. The performance and realism of this system is
unparallel in the model train industry.
Your smoke unit comes primed from the factory
however, before running the smoke unit for more
than a few minutes, you should add more fluid.
Add between 10-15 drops initially and whenever
smoke output diminishes or if the engine has been
stored for a long period of time. We provided some
fluid with your model to get you started.
The smoke unit is controlled differently depending
upon how your run your engine so, for particulars
on turning it on or off or setting the output levels,
check out the features and operation section. You shouldn't run your smoke unit
without fluid. Doing so can cause overheating and reduce the performance and/or
life of the unit. Of course, we recommend using only MTH ProtoSmoke fluid.
Super Smoke and LVTS brands also work fine.
Removal/Installation of Drive Wheel Sets
Your
S 3/6
comes from the factory with traction tire equipped drive wheels
installed and an alternate set without traction tires available separately in the box.
The traction tires provide exceptional pulling power on grades and through curves
but should you prefer the traditional appearance of steel drive wheels, the alternate
set can be easily installed by following the steps below.
First, position the engine upside down in a foam cradle or other soft surface.
Using the 3mm nut driver tool
we provided in the box,
carefully remove the drive rod
screws (2) on the set of drive
wheels located 2nd from the
rear. There's one on each side.
Smokestack
