M.T.H. PREMIER DASH-9 DIESEL ENGINE Operator's Manual - page 10
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Premier Dash 9 Diesel Engine Operating Instructions
Maintenance
ProtoSmoke
®
Unit Operation
This Premier diesel locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs
smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is
essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral
oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke. The smoke is then forced out of the
stack by a small electric fan. Smoke volume is controlled by the Proto-Sound 2.0
system.
With a few easy maintenance steps, you should
enjoy trouble-free smoke unit operation for
years.
When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20
drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack
(see Fig. 2). 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. 3). Failure
either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may
damage the smoke unit heating element and/or
wicking material.
When the smoke output while running the engine
begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of
smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off.
When storing the unit for long periods of time,
you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to
prevent the wick from drying out.
Figure 2. Add Smoke through the
Smokestack
Figure 3. Smoke Unit ON/OFF
Switch