M.T.H. EMD F40PH DIESELLOCOMOTIVE Operating Instructions Manual - Smoke Unit Maintenance
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F40PH Diesel Operating Manual
SMOKE UNIT MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Operating the engine without smoke fluid and with the smoke unit switch in the
ON position can damage your smoke unit wick, causing the wick to become hard,
blackened and unabsorbant around the heating element. When this occurs, it may be
difficult for the wick to soak up the smoke fluid resulting in poor or no smoke output. If that
occurs, we recommend that you inspect
and/or replace the wick taking care to not
run the engine without fluid in the future.
You can inspect the wick to see if it needs
replacement by removing the smoke unit
inspection cover from the body as seen
in Fig.4. After removing the chassis and
inspection
cover
screws
lift
the
inspection plate away and inspect the
wick. If the wick is darkly discolored and
hard, it should be replaced.
NOTE:
Replacement bottles of smoke
fluid, such as LGB or LVTS Fluid are
available at most hobby shops.
Replacement smoke unit wicks can be
purchased directly from MTH Electric
Trains.
PROTOSOUNDS™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The MTH ProtoSound™ digital sound and train control system provides the operator with
unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual EMD
engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features:
Built-In DCRU Reverse Unit * Authentic EMD Horn Sound * Authentic EMD Bell Sound *
Squeaking Brake Sound * Passenger Station Sounds * Operating Remote Controlled
ProtoCoupler™ * Self-Recharging Battery Back-Up System With Automatic Battery Shut-
Off * Remotely Controlled Reverse Unit Lock-Out * Remotely Adjustable Diesel Engine
Volume * Upgradeable Microprocessor Options * Authentic Diesel Engine Start Up &
Shut Down Sounds * Random Selection of Four “Cab Chatter" Radio Transmission Sound
Clips * Authentic Diesel Shut Down Sounds
Each feature is described among the
following pages. Though the system is easy to use, we encourage you to read the
instructions thoroughly.
Smoke Unit Assembly
Mounting Screws
Fiugre 4: Servicing The Smoke Unit