Tinplate Traditions® Traditional 3243R Electric Engine Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing the M.T.H. Tinplate Traditions 3243R Locomotive. This locomotive runs on Standard Gauge three-rail track and can handle a 72” curve. It runs on 14-20 volts AC (Alternating Current). Warning: Do not lift this engine by its handrails. They cannot support the weight of the engine. CAUTION: THIS LOCOMOTIVE WEIGHTS 20LBS. USE CARE WHEN LIFTING OR MOVING THIS LOCOMOTIVE.
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 four-position sequence relay that cycles whenever current to the locomotive is interrupted. The engine may come up in forward, neutral or reverse. Firmly press and release the Direction button on the transformer or quickly drop and restore the throttle to allow the engine to change direction.
Lubricating the Locomotive Use motor oil (10W-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 handy to apply oil and clean up the excess. Familiarize yourself with the location of the oiling points (see Fig. 2 on page 4) before beginning. Apply oil before operating and after every seven hours of operation. Lubricating the Wheel Gears (Fig.
Figure 2. Lubrication Diagram Replacing the Lamps The 3243R uses one type of bulbs (clear) it is a 18v screwbase bulb. To replace a burned out bulb, twist the bulb counter clockwise until the bulb comes out, then screw in the replacement bulb. Replace the clear headlamps with M.T.H. MS-0000016 clear lamps. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).
CAUTION: Electrically Operated Product: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock. WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following: - Read this manual thoroughly before using this device. - M.T.H.
Tinplate Traditions 3243R Electric Engine
Tinplate Traditions 3243R Electric Engine
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. 1. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair Authorization. You can find the list of Authorized Service Center s on the M.T.H. website, www.mth-railking.com. Otherwise, contact M.T.H. (at e-mail: service@mth-railking.
