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F-3 Diesel Freight/ Passenger Set Operation Manual (Horn & Bell) Thank you for purchasing this RailKing product. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE www.mthtrains.com...
Set Up Checklist ® Assemble RealTrax Connect the transformer Lubricate the engine Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operation section of these instructions.
Getting Started ® Assembling RealTrax The quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere, including carpeted surfaces. Knock-out must be removed STEP STEP Remove knock-out from STEP before remote lock-on can outer edge of track by be installed holding and twisting up Insert lock-on into...
Lubricating the Engine Lubricate all exposed moving parts before operating using a multi-purpose, plastic- compatible oil (available with M.T.H.'s Maintenance Kit (#30-50010) , sold separately) or a light household oil. Follow the lubrication points. Lubricate Axles Grease Gears Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers (Do Not Lube the Flat Part of Pick-Up Rollers) Coupling the Engine and Cars...
Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up 1/8 to 1/4-way, until the engine lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the Direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move.
Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the manual volume control (shown below) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Manual Volume Control Manual Volume Control RailKing F-3 Diesel Freight/Passenger Set with Horn & Bell...
Maintenance DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT Lubricating and Greasing Instructions OVER OIL OVER OIL OVER OIL The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance kit.
5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body, and reinstall the body mount screws. Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the diagram shown below as a guide and add grease to the points marked.
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point. First, remove the truck sides from the truck block. To do this, turn your engine upside down.
Locomotive Head Lamp Replacement To replace a burned out head lamp on this locomotive, follow these instructions. Follow the cab removal instructions in the “Lubrication and Greasing Instructions” section on pg. 8 of this manual. Once the body has been removed, locate the burned out lamp(s). Carefully remove lamp(s) from mounting.
Troubleshooting Although the horn and bell model has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H.
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart The Horn & Bell model is designed to work with most standard AC transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system.
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble- shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the M.T.H. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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