Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex
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Set Up Checklist
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Lubricate the locomotive
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Prime the smoke unit
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Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects
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Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual
Lubrication
You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use
light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in
Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
Lubricate Linkage (L)
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
Priming The Smoke Unit
When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20
drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack.
We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe,
LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit
or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
Rear
Front
Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location
Running the engine without a primed
smoke unit may cause damage
