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Dash 9 Diesel Engine
Compatibilty
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 1 Dash 9 Diesel Engine Compatibilty 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
Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System ....18 Safety Precautions ..................19 Service and Warranty Information ............20 Authorized Service Centers ..............21 DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 3: Set Up
“Self Charging Battery Back-Up” section on page 13. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
(see Figure 1) Figure 1 - Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
To cue the sound system to play the FYS, quickly, but firmly press the Bell button once followed by 2 quick presses of the Whistle button while the engine is moving. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 6: Tips On Using Fys
FYS, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 7: Proto-Coupler ®Operation
(<10 scale mph), and quickly but firmly press your remote’s Horn/Whistle button once followed immediately by three presses of the Bell DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 8: Reset To Factory Defaults
Use only a drop or two on each pivot. Pick up Rollers (L) Wheel Axles (L) Figure 2 - Lubrication Points on the Engine DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... - Page 9 Figure 4 - Motor Mount Screw Grease Idler Gears. Located on the outside of the truck block. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S...
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Page 10: Cleaning The Wheels, And Track
One set of replacement tires is included with your model. Additional tires are availible directly from M.T.H. Parts Department (Phone: 410.381.2580). DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 11: Proto-Smoke Unit Operation
If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. You can obtain replacement wicks and instructions from the M.T.H. Parts Department. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 12: Light Bulb Replacement
Contact Bracket and reassemble engine. Figure 9 - Light Bulb Spring Contact Bracket Figure 10- Spring Contact Bracket DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 13: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores. Replaceable Battery Pull Battery Figure 11- Replacing the Battery DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... - Page 15 After approximately 12 rings of the bell, it will automatically turn off. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S...
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Page 16: Campatibility
AC transformers. (See page 18 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 17: Transformer Compatibility Chart
A,B,C or D 8-20v 275 watt Standard Lionel Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 135 watt Electronic Trainmaster* DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 18: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
Query Locomotive Information-User can query locomotive programming to learn locomotive address and engine data information, including scale miles traveled. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 19: Safety Precautions
As with all electrical appliances, this product should not be left in operation when unattended. DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 20: Service And Warranty Information
M.T.H. directly. Service Department • M.T.H. Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive • Columbia MD 21046-1532 DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... -
Page 21: Authorized Service Centers
Plaza Hobby 715-234-2996 419-478-0171 Cumberland 301-729-6424 PENNSYLVANIA Bussinger Trains Engine House Hobbies Ambler Gaithersburg 215-628-2366 301-590-0816 DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S... - Page 22 Ready To Roll 818-842-3330 Miami LOUISIANA Roundhouse 305-688-8868 America’s Train Yard North Hollywood Baton Rouge 818-769-0403 225-926-5592 DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S...
- Page 23 Parma Hobby Holly Beach Train Depot Mark Twain Hobby Center Cleveland Wildwood St. Charles 216-741-6440 609-522-2379 636-946-2816 DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S...
- Page 24 Charleroi Sweeper Center Charleroi The Train Store Great Trains & Hobbies 724-483-3397 Waukesha Longview 262-650-6675 903-757-2720 DASH 9 DIESEL ENGINE M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S...
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