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RailKing 0-4-0 Dockside Steam Engine
Set Up
There are a few simple steps you must take before operating this RailKing
steamer.
• 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. 5.
• If you choose not to prime
the unit with fluid, turn the smoke unit switch
located under the engine to the OFF position (Fig. 6). 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.
• You should lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to
prevent them from squeaking. Lightly grease the drive gears (marked “G” in Fig.
3 on page 7) to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow
the
lubrication points (marked “L” in Fig. 2 on page 6). Do not over-oil.
Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
• Put your engine on the track.
At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine
