Accucraft “W&L Hunslet No. 14” MANUAL CONTROL Operating Instructions Manual - The Direction Control
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The boiler water filler
is on top of the steam turret on the boiler in the
middle of the cab. Undo the knurled cap to fill with water. As the loco is
supplied with a Boiler Filler Cap, change the original plastic topped cap
with the one supplied loose with the loco. This one has a non return valve
on the underside and is used when filling the boiler when in steam. The
main steam regulator valve is the valve on the rear of the boiler-filling
turret with the steel handle attached.
The direction control
is the lever forward of the offside cab door. To
operate pull gently outwards and move to the desired direction. The control
is “gated”, and will therefore hold itself in the full forward or reverse
position.
Preparation for Running
The W&L Hunslet No 14 is fitted with a water gauge; this allows the driver
to keep the model in steam continuously for longer periods of time. This is
done using the Boiler Top-up valve supplied with your loco. We have only
supplied the valve as many customers now possess a pump bottle. Should
you need a pump bottle you should be able to purchase one from your
dealer.
Always service the engine in the following order; first gas, then oil then
water. Although we recommend Butane gas, the system will also work
with, and is safe for Butane/Propane mix gas.
To fill the gas tank
: invert the gas can and apply the nipple to the gas inlet
valve on the top of the tank turret. It is advisable to support the loco under
the gas tank whilst filling, to prevent the engine tipping over.
You will know when the tank is full; gas will blow back from the inlet
valve in a strong jet. A small amount of gas and air will escape during
filling, but the difference between this and when the tank is full is always
clear. Always keep the gas can vertical when filling the gas tank.
Filling the lubricator
:
As you will read in the instructions for the end of
the run, the lubricator should be empty of oil and water with the drain valve
left in the open position. Now close the valve and remove the lubricator