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USRA 0-6-0 STEAM ENGINE
There are a few simple steps you must take before operating this RailKing steamer.
1.
You should prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before
operating. Add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack, then gently
blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid.
(
See Fig. 4 on page 11)
2.
If you choose not to prime the unit with fluid, turn the smoke unit
switch located under the tender to the OFF position. (
See Fig. 5 on page 11)
Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage.
See the “ProtoSmoke Unit Operation” section of this book for more
information on smoke unit maintenance.
3.
You should lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pick
up rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the
lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 2a & 2b on page 9. Do not over oil. Use only
a drop or two on each pivot point.
4.
Put your engine on the track and insert the reverse plug that extends
out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the engine.
WARNING: DO
NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE; IT MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR MODEL.
Look at the bottom of the engine and tender
where each will have an ID sticker. If they match you may connect those two
pieces, if not, do not connect them.
5.
Connect the draw bar between the engine and the tender. If there are
two holes in the draw bar, the hold located farthest from the tender is for the
minimum track operation, such as O-31 circles of track. The second hole is for
O-72 or larger operation.
At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine.
SET UP
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