Set Up Checklist
•Lubricate the locomotive
•Prime the smoke unit
•Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects
•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” (shown below). Do not over-oil.
Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Side Rods and Linkage (L) (Both Sides)
Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)
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.
If you choose not to add the fluid (or
have already added the fluid but choose
to run smoke-free), turn off the smoke
unit control located on top of the
tender (shown below).
Failure either
to add fluid to the unit or to turn it
off may damage the smoke unit
heating element and/or wicking
material.
Premier Chapelon 2-3-1E Pacific Steam Locomotive
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Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
Smoke Unit Control Location
Smoke Unit Control
