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MTHTrains Premier 3GS-21B GenSet Operator's Manual

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Premier 3GS-21B GenSet
Diesel Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
(3V PS-2)
(Proto-Scale 3-2)
Compatibility
This 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
Passenger Station Announcement
standard AC transformers. (See page
24 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
Freight Yard Sound
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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  • Page 1 Premier 3GS-21B GenSet Diesel Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-2) (Proto-Scale 3-2) Compatibility This 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 Passenger Station Announcement standard AC transformers.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Priming the Smoke Unit................. Configuring the Locomotive for 2-rail or 3-Rail Operation..... Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Manual Volume Control.................. Proto-Sound® 2.0 Operating Instructions.............. Activating Proto-Sound® 2.0 Conventional Mode Features...... Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/Passenger Station Announcements (PSA).. Proto-Coupler™...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Set Up Checklist - Lubricate the locomotive - Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects - Prime the smoke unit - Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual Lubrication You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking.

  • Page 4: Priming The Smoke Unit

    Priming the Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (shown below). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke™ fluid. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components. If you choose not to add smoke fluid (or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the “OFF”...

  • Page 5: Configuring The Locomotive For 2-Rail Or 3-Rail Operation

    Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Operation Your locomotive can be configured to operate on 2-Rail or 3-Rail track. From the factory the locomotive is configured to operate on 3-Rail Track. To configure the locomotive for 2-Rail track operation, please do the following: 1.
  • Page 6 Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polarity For 2-rail DCS operation, it is important that the polarity from the transformer to the engine is properly configured. Correct polarity can be accomplished by ensuring that the wiring from the TIU to the track and orientation of the locomotive when sitting on the track follows the illustration below.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose 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.

  • Page 8: Manual Volume Control

    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 Premier 3GS-21B GenSet Diesel Engine with PS-2 and Proto-Scale 3-2...

  • Page 9: Proto-Sound® 2.0 Operating Instructions

    Proto-Sound® 2.0 Operating Instructions 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. Activating Proto-Sound® 2.0 Conventional Mode Features: Proto-Sound® 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn/Whistle button pushes described below.

  • Page 10: Proto-Coupler Operation

    The FYS/PSA will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence. Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer's Bell and Horn/Whistle buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn/whistle as usual.

  • Page 11: Speed Control

    Front Coupler: To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the Horn/Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.

  • Page 12: Reset To Factory Default

    Reset to Factory Defaults: To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap the Horn/Whistle button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance DO NOT DO NOT OVER OIL OVER OIL Lubricating and Greasing Instructions 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 (30-50010). Do not over oil.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    It is recommended to 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. Grease Idler Gear (G) Greasing the Idler Gears Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and...

  • Page 15: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    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. Please use the following instructions to replace the traction tires.

  • Page 16: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

    Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement To replace the burned out light bulbs on this locomotive, remove the body from the chassis by removing the body mount screws shown below. Please note it may be necessary to remove the truck side frame details in order to gain full access to some body mount screws.

  • Page 17: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    **Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3-Volt PS2 boards. Using alkaline batteries will damage the 3-Volt battery charging circuit.** Lift Out Battery Battery Charger Port Premier 3GS-21B GenSet Diesel Engine with PS-2 and Proto-Scale 3-2...

  • Page 18: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    ProtoSmoke™ Unit Operation This diesel locomotive contains a Proto-Sound® 2.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of 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 smoke.
  • Page 19 After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation. If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems 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. for assistance (telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009; service@mth-railking.com, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).
  • Page 21 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter Cab Chatter plays only in neutral sounds don’t play. at random intervals. Lock-out Remedy I can’t get the engine to run after I The engine is locked into the power up the transformer. It sits neutral position.
  • Page 22 FYS/PSA Remedy Once in FYS/PSA, the engine So that FYS/PSA effects can be doesn’t go into reverse. as realistic as possible, Proto- Sound® 2.0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS/PSA is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS/PSAsequences.

  • Page 23: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System

    Additional Features Accessible With The DCS Remote Control System (Additional equipment required) 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 24: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Proto-Sound® 2.0 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.

  • Page 25: Recommended Dc Power Supplies

    Recommended DC Power Supplies Proto-Sound® 2.0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers. The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers. Note that many of the AC operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your AC transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system.

  • Page 26: Service & Warranty Information

    All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Retailer are covered by this warranty. See our Website www.mthtrains.com to identify an M.T.H. Retailer near you. M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship, excluding wear items such as light bulbs, pick-up rollers, batteries, smoke unit wicks, and traction tires.

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