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2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE
There are a few simple steps you must take before operating this RailKing steamer.
1.
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. 4 on page 12)
2.
If you choose not to prime the unit with fluid, turn the smoke unit switch
located under the tender to the OFF position. (
See Fig. 5 on page 12) 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.
3.
You should lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup
rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the
lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 2 on page 10. Do not over oil. Use only
a drop or two on each pivot point.
4.
Put your engine on the track and insert the reverse plug that extends out of
the tender into the receptacle at the back of the engine. W
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where each will have a color coded stamp. If they match you may connect those
two pieces, if not, do not connect them.
5.
Connect the draw bar between the engine and the tender. If there are two
holes in the draw bar, the hold located farthest from the tender is for the
minimum track operation, such as O-31 circles of track. The second hole is for
O -72 or larger operation.
At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine.
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RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS
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