Set Up Checklist
• Lubricate Engine and Prime Smoke Unit
• Read all General Maintenance Instruction, starting on page 33
• Apply power to run as described in the Modes of Operation section on page 6
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
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additional manual updates that affect your engine . Enter the MTH Item number of the
engine you want to check and select the manual icon to download or view it. You will
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Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532
You can obtain replacement parts and replacement instructions from the
M.T.H. Parts Department.
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 on each pivot point.
Premier SD50 Diesel Engine
3
Priming the Smoke Unit
When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the
smokestack (shown below). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke™ fluid. Do not
overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.
If you choose not to add smoke fluid (or have already added fluid but choose to run
smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the “OFF”
position, fully Counter Clockwise position.
Failure either to add fluid to the smoke
unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or
wicking material.
Lubricate All Wheel Axles (L)
Lubricate Pick Up Roller Axles (L)