Set Up Checklist
-Lubricate Engine and Prime Smoke Unit
-Read all General Maintenance Instruction, starting on page 34
-Apply power to run as described in the Modes of Operation section on page 7
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
By visiting the M.T.H. website, www.mthtrains.com, you will be able to view any
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 need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the manual.
(Order online: www.mthtrains.com, e-mail:
Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2580, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway
Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).
You can obtain replacement parts and replacement instructions from the M.T.H.
Parts Department
parts@mth-
railking.com,
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.
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.
See the "ProtoSmoke Unit Operation" section of this book for more
information on smoke un
it maintenance.
Getting Started
RailKing 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Steam Engine
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Lubricate Pick Up Roller Axles (L)
Fig. 1: Lubricating the Locomotive
Lubricate All Wheel Axles (L)
Lubricate Side Rollers (L)
Lubricate Pivot Point (L)
