Model Engineering Company PLine Moti PFWLJ User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
FOWLER JACKSHAFT 0-4-0 INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE
“ Moti ”(PFWLJ)
16mm =1 Foot scale Model, with wheels for 45mm gauge tracks and
suitable for Radio Control & Diesel Sound.
PPLEASE READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MODEL

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Caution!!
This model is an accurate replica of the original locomotive. It has sharp and moving parts. The
locomotive drive gears are brass & steel, with sharp edges.
AT ANY TIME, OPERATORS MUST NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE MODEL WHILE IT IS
POWERED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL Model Engineering Company OR ANY OF ITS
ASSOCIATES BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING IN REGARD TO ANY PLINE PRODUCT.
Items included:
1. PFWLJ Model Locomotive X 1 off (Serial No. 2019.X)
2. Owner’s Manual X 1 off
Required:
1. 12v 4000mAh rechargeable Battery pack for Locomotive
2. 2.4Ghz Transmitter & Receiver
3. Suitable Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) 20A or more
4. Diesel Sound/Horn unit & matching 1” diameter, 8 ohms Speaker
5. Suitable battery packs & chargers for serials 1 & 2
6. M3 Allen wrench for readjusting the wheel positions
7. Flat blade screw driver suitable for M3 cheese head screws
Battery Pack Selection:
Your PFWLJ locomotive is not supplied with a Battery Pack, due to International Shipping & Security
norms. We recommend any deep-cycle Battery pack with an output of 12v rated at 4000mAh (or higher
rating) for the locomotive and batteries for the transmitter as recommended by its manufacturer.
Connect your preferred locomotive battery pack to the terminal Connector leads inside the locomotive’s
engine cowl, by detaching the body shell from the chassis. This can be achieved by, unscrewing the
9XM3 brass cheese head screws,(with the help of a flat blade screw driver suitable for M3 screws), that
attach the complete body shell (engine cowl and cab), 4XM3 screws located underneath the chassis (you
might have to loosen the grub screws (with the help of a M3 Allen wrench), on the wheels in order to
get easy access to these 4 screws, 3XM3 screws beneath the cab front wall and chassis and 2XM3 screws
attaching the rear buffer beam and coupler. Refer to the picture below.

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BE CAREFUL TO CONNECT THE CORRECT POLARITY OF THE BATTERY TERMINALS TO THE BATTERY LEAD
WIRES (pre wired and marked as ‘BATTERY’), COLORED RED FOR +VE & BLACK FOR –VE POLARITIES.
INCORRECT POLARITY CONNECTION CAN DAMAGE THE CONTROL SYSTEM OF YOUR MODEL. The
locomotive battery pack and the RC received, ESC & Sound units can be housed inside the engine cowl.
Installing Radio Control and Diesel Sound/Horn units:
It is highly recommended that prior to installing the Radio Control and Diesel Sound/Horn units, you
thoroughly read and understand the manufacturers’ installation Instructions, for these items. It is always
helpful, to consult a Radio Control and Sound unit installation expert.
The Main Power 3-way, (centre ‘OFF’), DPDT toggle switch, located on the underside of the chassis, has
six terminals. The central terminals connect to the battery Pack’s terminals through an inline 10A glass
cartridge Fuse (pre-wired and located on the underside of the chassis). The top two terminals (pre wired
and marked as ‘ESC’) are to be used to supply power to the Electronic Speed Controller ESC and Diesel
Sound/Horn units. The WHITE colored lead is for +VE. The remaining two lower terminals (pre wired
and marked as ‘CHG SKT’) used to connect a charging socket for the battery pack. The RED colored lead
is +VE.
The motor can be wired to the ESC’s output by connecting the BLUE and GREEN motor leads, connected
through a male/female 2-pin heavy duty, plug-n-socket (pre wired and marked as ‘MOTORS’).
Taking into consideration that Radio Control & Diesel Sound/Horn units from various manufacturers, are
wired differently, we have suggested a generic wiring schematic for your reference below.

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Wire Color Coding:
RED +VE BATTERY TERMINAL
BLACK -VE BATTERY TERMINAL
BLUE/GREEN MOTORS
BROWN/BLACK DIRECTIONAL LED HEAD LAMPS
GREEN/WHITE +VE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER (ESC)
BLACK/RED +VE CHARGING SOCKET
Sound:
Depending on the specifications of Diesel Sound/Horn unit that you have chosen for your model, when
the model is powered on and is not moving, you should hear the engine idling sound. As you speed up or
down in either forward or reverse directions the engine sound should also rev up or down in a
synchronized fashion, and idle when the model comes to a standstill.
Lights:
The lights are directional and on the motors. The leads are thinner BROWN and BLACK (pre wired and
marked as ‘LIGHTS’) connected through a male/female 2-pin plug-n-socket. So when the model moves in
any direction, the head light, in that particular direction lights up.
Lubricating:
With a bit of care, your PLine PFWLJ should give you many years of pleasure and reliable service.
Lubrication is of prime importance for a model of this type with moving parts. Always use quality
lubricants. This should not be a problem, for there are many modern lubricants available in hobby and
sport shops. Light oil such as Labelle #108 or Hoppe’s Gun Oil would be good enough for lubricating
most of the moving parts. For the brass bevel gears, use a light gear grease, or any another hobby gear
lubricant. The brass bevel gears driving the rear axle can be lubricated by applying grease on the gear

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teeth using a small flat blade screw driver. To access the moving parts of this model, it is best to
carefully place it on its side on a soft towel or foam sheet. Use oil that is a bit heavier to lubricate the
axle ends, cranks & crank ends and connecting rods. Refer to the picture below.
Do not over lubricate, for excess oil only picks up unwanted dirt. Be careful to keep lubrication off the
painted surfaces, as this causes shiny areas. Thorough Lubrication of the locomotive should be done
every 2 hours of operation.
Operating the model:
Once the Radio Control and Diesel Sound/Horn units have been wired in and battery packs connected to
the Locomotive and Transmitter, double check all the wiring to make sure you have the correct

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connections as recommended by the manufacturers of your Radio Control and Diesel Sound/Horn units,
screw the model’s body shell back onto the chassis, using the nine M3 brass screws.
Next switch the transmitter ‘ON’. The model can now be powered ‘ON’ by flipping the main power 3-
way switch in the cab downwards. Always SWITCH ‘ON’ the Tx first before POWERING ON the model.
Gradually increase the throttle on the transmitter and the locomotive will move in any of the two
directions, while gaining speed. Try to move the model in the opposite direction by controlling the
direction & throttle controls, on your transmitter. The model should ideally come to a stop when, the
‘neutral’position, on the transmitter, is reached. This position can be fine adjusted using the trim
buttons on the transmitter (refer to your Radio Control unit’s operation manual).
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN THE MOTOR ON FULL THROTTLE IN THE FIRST 90 MINUTES OF RUNNING. Run
the model at half throttle in any one direction for about 15 minutes, then stop, and then run it again at
half throttle for another 15 minutes in the opposite direction. Repeat this procedure for about an hour
and a half, until the model runs smoothly in both directions. Once you have run your Model on half
throttle in both directions on a test track for at least about an hour and a half, your model should be
ready to run at Full throttle on the layout.
Maintenance:
Post a running session, always clean the crank surfaces, connecting rods and bevel gears with a clean
cotton cloth. Also occasionally, clean the body of the Model with a clean soft lint free cotton cloth. To
remove stubborn grease stains from the painted surface use a detergent solution with a lint free cloth.
With a little care your PLine PFWLRSE locomotive will give you years of trouble free running.

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IMPORTANT!
Some parts may have loosened during shipment. Inspect your model prior to any
operation. Please contact us at [e-mail] for more assistance.
THANK YOU!
Manufactured by : Model Engineering Company
47, Sankharitola Street, Calcutta-700014, India.
Tel: [phone]; e-mail: i[email protected]
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