small pipette of ProtoSmoke fluid is included). Do
not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat
the interior engine components.
!
If you choose not to add the fluid (or have already
added the fluid but choose to
dy.
Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it
off may damage the smoke unit heating element
and/or wicking material.
!
When the smoke output while running the engine
begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of smoke
fluid or turn the smoke unit off.
!
When storing the unit for long periods of time,
you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to
prevent the wick from drying out.
!
After removing the engine from storage, add
another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak
up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.
If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke
unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has
become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the
heating element. Remove the boiler as shown in Figure A
on page 7. Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from
the locomotive's body (see right). After removing the
chassis and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate
away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and
hard, it should be replaced.
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
To replace the light bulb in the locomotive, follow the boiler removal instructions below.
run smoke-free), turn off
the smoke unit switch located under the engine bo
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Wick in
Poor
Condition
Wick in
Good
Condition
Smoke Unit Cover
Running the engine without a primed
smoke unit may cause damage
Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
Remove the four Phillips screws from the chassis then lift the body away from the chassis.
STEP
1
1
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™
