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Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Engine
Set Up Checklist
• Lubricate the locomotive
• Prime the smoke unit
• Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects
• Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual
Priming The Smoke Unit
When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid
through the smokestack. We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe,
LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out
and coat the interior engine components.
If you choose not to add the fluid (or have already added the fluid but
choose to run smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit switch located under
the engine (see Fig. 2). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it
off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking
material.
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
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 or two
on each pivot point.
Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
Lubricate axle
