MTHTrains 400E LOCOMOTIVE User manual

Lubricating the Pickup Rollers (Figure 1, #5)
Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe away
excess oil with a cotton swab. The rolling surface should be free from
oil.
LUBRICATING THE TENDER
Every 5 Hours
1. Add a single drop of motor oil to all twelve wheels, at the axle.
2. Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe
away excess oil with a cotton swab. The rolling surface should remain
free of oil.
HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS
OF THE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase unless it was
purchased from MTH Electric Trains in Columbia, MD. Instead, follow the instructions below to
obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the
terms of this warranty.
1. First, write, call or FAX MTH Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD
21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No. 410-381-6122), stating when it was purchased and what
seems to be the problem. You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your
merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its
foam and plastic wrapping material so as to prevent damage to the merchandise. The shipment
must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter, including your name,
address, daytime phone number, Return Authorization number and a full description of the
problem, must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include the description regardless
of whether you discussed the problem with one of our service technicians when contacting
MTH for your Return Authorization number.
3. Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any
merchandise for service.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This item is warranted for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or
workmanship. We will repair or replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for
parts or labor, if the item is returned to the address below within one year of the original date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover items that have been abused or damaged by careless
handling. Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered under this warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
400E LOCOMOTIVE
TRADITIONAL VERSION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The MTH 400E is a replica of the 400E standard gauge locomotive.
This locomotive runs on standard gauge three rail track and runs on
14 to 20 volts (AC) Alternating Current.
OPERATING VOLTAGE
The 400E locomotive runs on 14 to 20 volts (AC) alternating current.
The mechanical whistle requires a minimum of 14 volts for proper
operation.
MECHANICAL REVERSING UNIT
The locomotive is stopped, started and reversed by means of the
reversing ‘E-Unit’ located inside the locomotive. The E-Unit is a three
position sequence relay which cycles whenever current to the
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locomotive is interrupted. This can be done by operating the
‘direction’ control on the transformer, or by moving the transformer
voltage control to the OFF position. The sequence of its operation is
Forward, Neutral, Reverse, Neutral, etc. In other words, if the
locomotive is in forward motion, operate the ‘Direction’ control once
to stop it, and twice to reverse it.
If you want to operate the train in one direction only, which is
necessary If you have automatic stations or Insulated blocks in your
layout, you must ‘lock-out’ the E-Unit. Make sure the locomotive is
moving in the desired direction then stop it. Now, move the E-Unit
lever to its OFF position or toward the left side of the locomotive. To
access the reversing lever (Figure 1, #8) remove the locomotive from
the track (holding the locomotive in your hand), then move the E-Unit
lever to OFF. If the E-Unit is ‘locked out’ while it is in the Neutral
position, the locomotive will not run at all. Also, because the E-Unit
works partially by gravity, it will not operate properly if the locomotive
is held on its side or upside down.
LUBRICATING THE LOCOMOTIVE
Use motor oil (1OW-40 or 10W-30) for lubrication. Apply oil
sparingly using a toothpick or similar applicator. Before beginning
please be sure to have several toothpicks and cotton swabs to apply
oil and clean up excess spills. Familiarize yourself with the location of
the oiling points before beginning (See Figure 1). Apply oil before
operating the locomotive and after every 7 hours of operation.
Lubricating the Wheel Gears (Figure 1, #1)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and apply oil to the wheel gears
until all teeth on all four gears are moist. Wipe away excess oil using a
cotton swab.
Lubricating the Intermediate Gears (Figure 1, #2)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and oil the six intermediate gears
until all gear teeth are moist. Note: Four gears are double gears:
both sets of teeth should be oiled. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton
swab.
Lubricating the Ends of the Armature Shafts (Figure 1, #3)
On the geared end of the armature shafts place a single drop of oil at
the point where the shafts just protrude through the bearings.
On the other end of the shafts place a single drop of oil where the
shafts extend through the insulating plate between the brass brush
holders. Do not put oil on the brush holders. Wipe away any excess oil
with a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Drive Axles (Figure 1, #4)
Position one end of the locomotive downward so that you can see one
of the drive axles on each motor. Using a toothpick or length of wire,
carefully apply two drops of oil to the axles at all four bronze bearings
Now turn the locomotive around with the other end downward so that
you can see the other two axles. Carefully apply two drops of oil on the
axles at the bronze bearings.
Lubricating the Side Rods (Figure 1, #5)
Apply a drop of oil at each of the screws which attach the side rods to
the drive wheels. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating The Leading and Trailing Trucks (Figure 1, #6)
Apply a drop of oil to the axle holes and to each of the side axle
bushings in the leading and trailing trucks. Wipe away excess oil with
a cotton swab.
Figure 1: Lubricating The 400E