MTHTrains Millennium President’s Special Locomotive User manual

MTH MILLENNIUM PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL
PASSANGER SET TRADITIONAL
VERSION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The M.T.H. Millennium President’s Special Locomotive is a replica of
the #4689 Standard gauge locomotive. This locomotive runs on
standard gauge three rail track and runs on 10 to 20 volts (AC)
Alternating Current.
UNPACKING YOUR LOCOMOTIVE
After removing your President’s Special Locomotive from the box, you will
notice that the locomotive has been mounted to a steel support shipping
plate. To remove the shipping plate, lay the locomotive on Its side and using
a Phillips screwdriver remove the four long Phillips screws securing the plate
to the bottom of the engine. Carefully remove the foam packing blocks
aboveeachpilottruck.Pleaseputthefoamblocks,thelongscrews,thescrew
spacers, and the steel support back into the box and store them away should
you ever need to ship your locomotive back for service.
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The engine is started and reversed by a remote control unit. The remote
control unit directs the engine either forward or reverse. Whenever voltage
to the locomotive is interrupted and the locomotive is in motion. This can
be done by operating the direction controller on the transformer, or by
moving the transformer voltage control to the OFF position. Note that any
voltage interruption, intentional or otherwise, will cause the locomotive to
reverse direction. Typical causes of unwanted voltage interruption to the
locomotive are dirty track or dirty wheels.
Ifyouwanttooperatethetraininonedirectiononly,whichisnecessaryifyou
have automatic stations or insulated blocks, you must lock-out’ the remote
control unit Make sure that the locomotive is moving in the desired direction.
Stop the locomotive without interrupting the power (turn down the voltage
control, or hold it back with your hand) and pull out the remote control
lockout arm located at the front of the cab behind the eagle pedestal.
Note: When the remote control unit is locked out, the locomotive’s speed will
increase. Less voltage is required to maintain the locomotive’s speed. To
reactivate the remote control unit, stop the locomotive and push the remote
control ‘lock-out’ arm back in.
If you have a predetermined direction for your locomotive you can manually
set that direction using the remote control arm (See Figure 1). Move the arm
toward the red headlight to allow the locomotive to go in the forward
direction (towards the green headlight). Placing the arm in the opposite
position will allow the locomotive to travel in the reverse direction.
Green Light
Remote Control Arm
Bell Arm
Fig. 1 Location of the Direction Switches on the Engine

DIRECTIONAL HEADLIGHTS
When the locomotive is in Forward, the headlight with the green shield will
light. When the locomotive is in Reverse the headlight with the red shield will
light.
OPERATING BELL
Your Presidential Locomotive is also equipped with an operating bell. To
activate the bell move the bell arm (See Figure 1) toward the rear of the cab
(toward the red headlight). The bell will toll as the train travels around your
layout while travelling in either forward or reverse. To turn the bell off, just
move the bell arm towards the front of the locomotive (towards the green
headlight).
LUBRICATING THE LOCOMOTIVE
Use motor oil (1OW-40 or 1OW-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 2). Apply oil before operating the locomotive and after
every seven hours of operation.
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Fig. 2 Lubricating the President’s Special Engine

LUBRICATING THE WHEEL GEARS (Figure 2, #1)
Slowlyturnthedrivewheels(Traditionalmodelonly) by hand and apply oil to
the wheel gears until all teeth on both gears are moist. Wipe away excess oil
using a cotton swab.
LUBRICATING THE COMPOUND GEAR (Figure 2, #2)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and oil the compound gear until all gear
teethonboththeupperandlowergearsaremoist.Wipeawayexcessoilwith
a cotton swab.
LUBRICATING THE ENDS OF THE ARMATURE SHAFT &
ARMATURE GEAR (Figure 1, #3)
Onthegearedendofthearmatureshaftplaceasingledropofoilatthepoint
where the shaft just protrudes through the bearing. On the other end of the
shaft place a single drop of oil where the shaft extends 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.
Slowly turn the drive wheels (Traditional model only) by hand and oil
thearmatureshaftgearuntilallofthegearteetharemoist. Wipeaway
any excess oil with a cotton swab
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE AXLES (Figure 2. #4)
Position one end of the locomotive downward so that you can see one of the
driveaxles.Usingatoothpickorlengthofwire,carefullyapplytwodropsofoil
to the axle at the bronze bearings. Now turn the locomotive around with the
other end downward so that you can see the other axle. Carefully apply two
drops of oil on the axle at the bronze bearings.
LUBRICATING THE PICKUP ROLLERS(Figure 2. #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 LEADING AND TRAILING TRUCKS
(Figure 2, #6)
Apply a drop of oil to the axles at each of the axle holes in the leading and
trailingtrucks.Wipeawayanyexcessoilwithacottonswab.Applyadropofoil
to each side of each pivot slot on the leading and trailing trucks.
LUBRICATING THE BELL GEARS (Figure 2. #7)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and apply oil to the large and small bell
gears until all of the teeth on both gears are moist Wipe away any excess oil
with a cotton swab.
REPLACING THE LAMPS
To replace the headlamps, carefully squeeze the bottom of the headlight
housing and lift to remove. Replace the lamp with a clear lamp (MTH p/n TP-
MS00016), then reinstall the headlight housing.

PASSENGER CAR LUBRICATION
Usea lighthousehold oilfor lubrication. Applyoil sparingly,using a
toothpick or small applicator. Add a drop of oil to the axle holes in
thefrontandrearofeachwheel,toeachsideofthepickuprolleraxle,
andaboveandbelowthecliponthecouplerarmpivot(seeFigure3,
below). Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
First, pull the latches outward on either end to release the roof. The
roof will be freed from the car body, exposing the interior of the car
(seeFigure 4,below).
Lubricate Wheel Axles
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers
Fig. 3 Lubricating the Passenger Car
Fig.4PullingthelatchesoutwardoneitherendofthePassenger
Car to release the roof

After the car interior is exposed, simply unscrew the light bulb from its
socketmountedunderthecenterlightbracketandreplaceitwithanew
one (See Figure 5). Replacement 18 Volt, screw-based bulbs can be
purchased directly from MTH Electric Trains, Inc. Ensure when
replacingtheroof thatthelip oftheroof goesoverthe latchestosecure
theroof.
Unscrew Bulb From Socket
Fig. 5 Unscrewing the Bulb from its Socket
MAINTAINENCE AND CARE
Donotuse any forms of abrasives to clean the locomotive and cars. Use only a
clean,soft andnon-abrasiveclothtoavoidscratchingthe finish.Youmay want
to wipe down the engine and cars with a damp cloth to remove finger prints,
then buff with a dry clean cloth.
Routine maintenance of the finish requires only that the surfaces be
wipedfromtime to timewith a water-dampened,lint free cloth.Thiswill
keep this superb model of the Presidential Set in top show room
condition.
WARNING
Donotliftthelocomotivebyitshandrails.Theycannotsupporttheweightofthe
locomotive

HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Forwarrantyrepair,donotreturnyourproducttotheplaceofpurchaseunlessit
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, 41O-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:Makesuretheproductispackedinitsoriginalfactorypackaging
includingits foamandplasticwrappingmaterial soasto preventdamagetothe
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
materialor workmanship.Wewillrepairorreplace(at ouroption)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.