SET-UP
M.T.H. HO 4-8-4 GS-4/ GS-6 Steam Engine
9
Connection of the Engine and Tender
Your MTH HO
GS-4/6
is presented and packaged as a pre-connected unit, and
features our new wireless close drawbar. Along with providing a mechanical
connection of the tender to the engine, the wireless close coupling drawbar also
provides an electrical connection between the engine and tender. No assembly is
required.
Smoke Unit Preparation and Use
Your
GS-4/6
is equipped with a proven fan-driven smoke system design featured
in MTH products for over 10 years. The performance and realism of this system is
unparallel in the model train industry.
Your smoke unit comes primed from the factory however, before running the
smoke unit for more than a few minutes, you should add more fluid. Add
between 10-15 drops initially and whenever smoke output diminishes or if the
engine has been stored for a long period of time. We provided some fluid with
your model to get you started.
The smoke unit is controlled
differently depending upon how your
run your engine so, for particulars on
turning it on or off or setting the
output levels, check out the features
and operation section. You shouldn't
run your smoke unit without fluid. Doing so can cause overheating and reduce
the performance and/or life of the unit. Of course, we recommend using only
MTH ProtoSmoke fluid. Super Smoke and LVTS brands also work fine.
Removal/Installation of Drive Wheel Sets
Your Gs4/Gs6 comes from the factory with traction tire equipped drive wheels
installed and an alternate set without traction tires available separately in the box.
The traction tires provide exceptional pulling power on grades and through curves
but should you prefer the traditional appearance of steel drive wheels, the alternate
set can be easily installed by following the steps below.
First, position the engine upside
down in a foam cradle or other
soft surface. Using the 3mm
nut driver tool we provided in
the box, carefully remove the
drive rod screws (2) on the set
of drive wheels located 2nd
from the rear. There's one on
each side.
Smokestack