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Headlight Replacement Instructions

Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. 
(Order online:  www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: [email protected],              
Fax:  410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, 
Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). 

The locomotive headlight is controlled by the track voltage.
The brightness will vary with a change in the track voltage.

Should the headlight bulb need to be replaced, access to the bulb is gained by 
removing the headlight bezel. Remove the headlight bezel by pulling outward while 
wiggling the bezel back and forth. Then unscrew the headlight bulb from the 
socket.

Install the new bulb by following the above instructions in reverse order.
Gently unscrew the bulbs from the socket on the mounting bracket and replace the 
bulb.

Firebox Glow Light Bulb

The firebox glow light bulb is accessed from the 
under side of  the engine, behind the motor. 
Should you need to replace the red bulb, 
unscrew the bulb by turning counterclockwise.
Reverse the procedure for installing a new bulb.

Tinplate 4696 Steam Locomotive

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Headlight

Firebox bulb

Summary of Contents for Tinplate 4696

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Page 2: ...ransformer was designed to operate on regular US household current 120 volt 50 60 Hertz Do not connect to any other source of power l To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not disassemble the trans...

Page 3: ...ricating The Side Rods and Linkage and tender wheels and axles Tinplate 4696 Steam Locomotive 3 Lubricate Tender Wheels Axles Lubricate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L Lubricate Wheel Axles...

Page 4: ...direction when the one direction only mode is selected Pushing the rod on the right forward will place the mechanism in the forward direction Pulling the rod back will place the mechanism in the rever...

Page 5: ...ction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and pre...

Page 6: ...bulb is gained by removing the headlight bezel Remove the headlight bezel by pulling outward while wiggling the bezel back and forth Then unscrew the headlight bulb from the socket Install the new bul...

Page 7: ...l Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Standard Lionel KW A or B U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel MW Outside Trac...

Page 8: ...less of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully befor...

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