USA Trains Mighty Moe User manual

USA TRAINS
662 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148, USA
www.usatrains.com
20 T NNER
DIESEL L C M TIVE
WNERS MANUAL
MIGHTY MOE
KNUCKLE C UPLER INSTALLATI N
This USA Trains locomotive 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
within one year of the original date of purchase provided the warranty
registration card has been received by USA Trains. This warranty does not
cover items that have been abused or damaged by careless handling or
improper operation such as a train derailment, modification or repair by
non-factory technicians. Parts that “wear out” due to excessive use are
also not covered under warranty. USA Trains reserves the right to to deter-
mine “excessive use”. Transportation costs incurred by the customer are
not covered under this warranty.
This Diesel locomotive is built with pride by USA Trains and is covered by
a limited warranty. (See limited warranty terms). Please follow these
instructions carefully before sending your locomotive for service:
1. Return locomotive in its original blue/red box with the proper foam
inserts and then pack the original box in a proper shipping carton so it is
well protected in shipment. The package must be fully insured and pre-
paid. USA Trains is not responsible for damage or loss during shipment.
2. Include a note explaining the problem and servicing you need per-
formed. Be sure to include your name, street address, (NO P.O. BOXES
PLEASE) City, State, Country (if outside U.S.A) and zip code along with a
daytime phone number including area code. If the locomotive service is
not covered by warranty, a reasonable service fee will be charged. For
any locomotives to be returned outside the continental U.S.A., please
include $25.00 U.S. currency to cover return postage. Any locomotives
returned in the continental U.S.A. will be pre-paid by USA Trains.
3. Ship your item to: USA TRAINS
662 CROSS STREET
MALDEN, MA. 02148
SERVICING
LIMITED NE YEAR WARRANTY
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Remove Hook & Loop coupler.
Clip tab "A" from end of tongue
and file smooth.
Attach USA knuckle coupler "B"
with #4 screw (C) provided. A
B
C
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of this highly
detailed Mighty Moe 20 Tonner locomotive.
The engineering and design staff at USA Trains
has spent many hours developing a locomotive
that looks authentic and will provide you with
many hours of operating enjoyment all at a
reasonable price. This locomotive will enhance the appearance of any
modelers railroad.
Please read the following instructions which will help you understand
and operate the numerous features of this locomotive.
Happy Railroading
USA TRAINS
FEATURES
• Powerful motor.
• Operating smoke stack puffs real smoke.
• Metal handrails.
• Front & rear directional lighting.
• Interior cab lighting.
• Opening cab doors.
• Detailed cab interior complete with engineer and control panel.
• Authentic detailing including diamond plate walkways, grating on
steps, window shades, and sliding windows.
• Expert decoration reproducing authentic paint schemes of your
favorite railroad.
Non-Revenue Switchers/Shunters like this 20 Tonner were produced
between 1922 - 1944. These locomotives were owned and operated by
railroads and many types of heavy Industries to move large loads around.
HIST RY F Y UR 20 T NNER L C M TIVE
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ITEM No. PART No. DESCRIPTION
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12 R22-12 REPLACEMENT MOTOR TRUC (1)
13 R22-13 REPLACEMENT MOTOR ONLY (1)
14 R22-29 TRUC SIDEFRAME (2)
15 R22-30 SIDE HAND RAILS WITH HOLDERS (2)
16 R22-31 AIR TAN (SPECIFY COLOR)
17 R22-17 SLIDE SHOES & SPRINGS (4)
18 R22-32 REAR CORNER LADDER (SPECIFY COLOR)
19 R22-20 AIR HOSES (16)
20 R22-23 WINDSHIELD WIPERS (4)
R50001 USA TRAINS SMO E FLUID (1)
R50002 USA TRAINS CONDUCTIVE LUBRICANT (1)
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Please call our parts department for prices and availability or visit our
web site www.usatrains.com • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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Due to the high level of detail designed into the USA Trains 20 Tonner
locomotive some simple assembly is required.
(1) HANDRAILS/STEPS/C UPLER LIFTBAR
See diagrams below for simple insertion into the proper holes.
(2) AIR H SES
See diagram below for simple insertion into the proper holes.
(3) SM KE STACK
See diagram below for simple insertion.
ASSEMBLY
(1) (2) (2)
(3) (1)
Add drop of glue to secure eyebolt.
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20 T NNER REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
ITEM No. PART No. DESCRIPTION
1 R22- 01 SUNSHADE ( Specify Color )
2 R22-02 DIESEL HORN
3 R22-03 SMO E STAC
4 R22-04 SMO E UNIT
5 R22-06 LENS COVER (1)
6 R22-07 LIGHT BULB AND WIRE (
Also for Cab and Rear Light )
7 R22-24 FRONT/REAR HAND RAILS FOR 20 TONNER (2)
8 R22-25 FRONT CORNER LADDER (SPECIFY COLOR) (2)
9 R22-26 COUPLER MOUNTING BLOC & PIVOT ARM (
No Coupler )
10 R22-27 COUPLER SPRING & MOUNTING PLATE
11 R22-28 COUPLER LIFT BAR WITH 4 ATTACHMENT RINGS (1)
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CAUTION! To prevent generator burnout, never run the locomotive without smoke
fluid in the smoke generator. If no smoke fluid is in the generator, switch smoke gen-
eration to the OFF position. For more info, see smoke generator operation instruc-
tions.
SM KE GENERAT R
The locomotive contains a smoke unit which produces ”diesel exhaust”
through the stack on the top of the body. The smoke generator requires
the periodic addition of smoke fluid in order to operate properly. When
doing so make sure the switch marked “smoke” (see control box switch
operation above) is in the ON position. Remove the stack from the top of
the locomotive, and add 10-20 drops of USA Trains smoke fluid (USA Trains
Part #R50001) to the smoke generator hole. Never overfill the smoke gen-
erator and promptly wipe up any excess smoke fluid that may have spilled
onto any painted surfaces. Place the smoke stack back on the top of the
locomotive and begin operation. Smoke production will begin when the
fluid becomes heated. It may take longer to generate the smoke if the unit
is full. By following these directions, the smoke generator will provide hours
of enjoyment and enhance the realistic operation of your 20 Tonner loco-
motive.
CAUTION! NEVER RUN THE UNIT WITHOUT SMO E FLUID UNLESS THE SMO E SWITCH IS IN
THE OFF POSITION. THIS WILL PREVENT THE SMO E GENERATOR FROM BURNING OUT!
P WER PLUGS
Each locomotive is equipped with two receptacles under the rear step
to power sound or lights only. (Do not interconnect any two locomotives
together using these plugs or damage to one or both units will occur).
P WER REQUIREMENTS
The 20 Tonner locomotive is designed to operate on direct current (DC)
with outputs of 0-22 volts.
C NTR L B X SWITCH
The locomotive contains three switches to operate the on/off motors,
on/off smoke generator, and on/off lights. The switches are located under-
neath the locomotive. (see diagram below)
PERATI N
MOTOR
SMOKE
LIGHTS
OFFON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
LUBRICATI N
Your locomotive was lubricated at the factory and under normal oper-
ating conditions will not need to be lubricated during the first 50 hours of
operation. The locomotive has three lubrication points. (See diagram
below)
1. SIDEFRAME J URNAL B X: The axle ends fit into brass bushings which
bring power into the locomotive. These brass bushings should periodically
be cleaned out and lubricated with a small amount of USA Trains electri-
cally conductive lubricant (USA Trains Part #R50002). Use only our conduc-
tive lubricant to avoid loss of electrical contact which could cause your
locomotive to loose power or run erratically. The frequency of lubrication
depends on your operating conditions.
2. AXLE LUBRICATI N: Two drops of oil should be placed on all four contact
points where the axle enters the gear box. An ultra light oil such as Hob-E-
Lube (#HL653) is recommended.
3. GEAR B X LUBRICATI N: Under normal operating conditions, the gear
box should not have to be lubricated. However, you may want to lubricate
the gears after each 100 hours of operation by removing the four screws
on the bottom of the gear box to expose the gears and applying moly
grease by Hob-E-Lube to the gears on the axle only. Do not apply grease
to any electrical contacts inside the gear box as you may hinder the elec-
trical contacts required for smooth operation.
WHEEL/SLIDE SH ES
The locomotive is equipped with a six point electrical pickup motor truck.
Each of these must be cleaned periodically to ensure proper electrical
contact with the track and to ensure smooth operation of your locomo-
tive. Clean all four wheels and the bottom surface of the slide shoes peri-
odically to ensure good electrical contact with the track. A good indica-
tion that you need to clean these contacts is flickering lights, non-opera-
tion of the smoke unit, or a jerking motion of the locomotive.
MAINTAINING AND SERVICING Y UR 20 T NNER
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