12 RailKing Scale F40PH Diesel Engine
After removing the engine from storage, add
another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick
soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to
operation.If you experience poor or no smoke
output when the smoke unit is on and has
fluid, check the wick to see if it has become
hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the
heating element. Remove the smoke unit
inspection cover from the smoke unit’s body
(see Fig. 4). After removing the chassis and
inspection cover screws, lift the inspection
plate away and inspect the wick. If it is
darkly discolored and hard, it should be
replaced.
Replacement wicks are available from the
M.T.H. Parts Department.
Inspection Cover
Screws
Figure 4. Inspecting the Smoke Uni
