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F-3 ABA Diesel Engine Set
Compatibility
This diesel engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track
system, including M.T.H.'s RealTrax® or ScaleTrax™ or traditional
tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.
(See page 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)
M . T. H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S
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- Page 1 F-3 ABA Diesel Engine Set Compatibility This diesel engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s RealTrax® or ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Set Up ......................3 Basic Operation . -
Page 3: Set Up
SET UP There are a few simple steps you must take before operating this Premier Diesel. You should prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating. Add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack, then gen- t l y b l o w i n t o t h e s tack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid. ( See Fig. -
Page 4: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION THROTTLE Throttle up the power to your track. Give enough power so that the engine s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the Direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advancing to throttle to put the engine in forward. -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0
PROTO-SOUND 2.0 OPERATION This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment. Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T. H . s own research and development team, it operates differently from the original Proto-Sound. -
Page 6: Tips On Using Psa
Press the Direction button once to stop the engine. T h i s w i l l trigger the first sequence of PSA. The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the the Direction button to trigger the sounds, and Proto-Sound 2.0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete. -
Page 7: Operation
PROTO-COUPLER ®OPERATION This engine is equipped with a coil-wound Proto-Coupler for remote uncoupling action. Because the Proto-Coupler is controlled through the Proto-Sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to func- tion. Use the codes listed below. Rear Coupler: To fire the rear coupler, press the Bell button once followed immedi- a t e l y... -
Page 8: Reset To Factory Defaults
b u t t o n . Two Horn/Whistle blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. The engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat the 1 Horn/Whistle, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state, even if the engine has been kept without power for extended periods of time. - Page 9 The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, which ever comes first. To access the gear box, do the following: Unscrew the body mount screws as shown in Figure 3 and remove the body shell from the chassis.
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Page 10: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
CLEANING THE WHEELS & TRACK Periodically check the engine wheels and pick-up rollers for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene trac- tion tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol), which can be found in home improvement stores, applied with a cotton swab. -
Page 11: Proto-Smoke Unit Operation
PROTO-SMOKE UNIT OPERATION ® This engine contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke. -
Page 12: Light Bulb Replacement
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT To replace the light bulb in the engine, follow these instruction and see the diagrams below: Remove shell by removing body mount screw shown in figure 3 on page 9. Once the body shell has been removed, disconnect the bulb harness from the socket on the consta n t v o l tage circuit and replace the bulb. -
Page 13: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
SELF CHARGING BATTERY BACK-UP The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operartion and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may need to be charged right out of the box. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROTO-SOUND® 2.0 Although Proto-Sound 2.0 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 . f o r a s s i s tance (telephone: 410-381-2580;... - Page 15 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the cab chatter sounds don t Cab chatter plays only in neutral at ran- play. dom intervals Lock-out Remedy I can t get the engine to run after I power The engine is locked into the neutral up the transformer.
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Page 16: Compatibility
PSA (continued) Remedy When PSA is enabled, pressing the whis- Because PSA must control various eff e c ts tle and bell automatically comes on. in each sequence, Proto-Sound 2.0 takes control of these sound eff e c ts u n t i l y o u exit PSA. -
Page 17: Transformer Compatibility Chart
TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY CHART 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 con- sider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. Transformer Center Rail Outside Rail Min/Max... -
Page 18: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ACCESSIBLE WITH DCS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders. -
Page 19: Safety Precautions
User Can Query, Set and Operate Track and Accessory I n t e r f a c e U n i ts for Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250 Individual Switches. CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. -
Page 20: Service And Warranty Information
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. -
Page 21: Authorized Service Centers
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