Operating instructions

MTH E-4 Steam Engine Operating Manual

NOTE: Special note for steam engines only. Once you have reached reset 18 you

have two options. Option 1 resets all the reset features except for reset feature 27

(Chuff Rate) back to the default setting. Option 2 resets all reset features back to

the default setting. For Option 1, press the horn/whistle button once after you have

heard the 3 clanks and 3 clinks this will reset all the reset features except reset 27

(Chuff Rate) back to the factory settings. For Option 2, press the horn/whistle

button again you have now reset the remaining reset feature 27 (chuff rate) back to

the factory setting. All the reset features now have been set back to the factory

settings.

OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

(2 and 3-Rail)

In order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that

the chassis be lubricated before operation. Lubrication should include all

side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from

squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points

marked “L" in Fig. 9 below.

The locomotive’s internal gearing has been greased at the factory and

shouldn’t need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one

year whichever comes first. Grease can be added by inserting grease into

the gear box inside the locomotive chassis. In order to access the gear box,

the boiler must be removed from the chassis by removing the leading truck

and then unscrewing the three chassis screws as seen in Figure 10 on page

28. Once the boiler is removed, the gear box can be opened up by

Lubricate Pick-up

Rollers

Lubricate Pick-up

Rollers

Lubricate

Figure 8: Lubricating The Locomotive Chassis