Do not leave fuel or water in the tank or boiler for long periods.
Do not store in places where the temperature may drop below
freezing, as water may still be present in the pipework.
Ensure all controls are closed and the valve gear in mid gear.
Ensure that radio control equipment is switched off and, if the
engine is not to be used for some time, remove all batteries.
Periodically it may be necessary to wash off all traces of dirt and old
oil from the moving parts with paraffin (not thinners). This will remove
any accumulations of dirt or grit. After washing with paraffin, leave to
dry thoroughly overnight before re-oiling. It is most important that
clean oil is applied and allowed to penetrate fully into all moving parts
before the locomotive is run again. Manually moving the locomotive
back and forth will assist in distributing the oil fully. Under normal
operating conditions this procedure should not be required more than
once or twice per year.
ALTERING WHEEL GAUGE
The wheels are set at the factory for the specified gauge; however, for
those who wish to alter this to run on other peoples railways or if you
change the gauge of your track, they are easily reset with the aid of a
re-gauging kit available from
ROUNDHOUSE
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TROUBLE SHOOTING & MAINTENANCE
On a working model of this nature, it is important to keep all working
parts well lubricated. With constant heating up, cooling down and the
stresses of hard work, screws etc. can work loose so, it is good
practice to check all fixings and cylinder screws regularly but
remember, never over tighten.
STEAM LEAKS
The cylinders are fitted with 'O' rings in the glands sealing both piston
and valve rods. These can be adjusted with a spanner if steam leaks
develop. They should only be tightened just enough to stop the leak,
as over tightening will affect the running of the model. Cylinder covers
are fitted with gaskets and valve chests with ’O’ rings. A little
‘bubbling’ of oil may sometimes occur around these and is quite
normal; however, steam leaking past the gasket should be attended
to. If ‘nipping up’ the retaining screws does not stop a steam leak, a
service kit is available which includes replacement gaskets and seals
and full instructions for fitting.
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