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Scale F-3/F-7 ABA
Diesel Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (3V PS-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
Freight Yard Sound
compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See pag e 22 for a complete
list of compatible transformers and
wiring instructions.)
Passenger Station Announcement
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 Scale F-3/F-7 ABA Diesel Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-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 Freight Yard Sound compatible with most standard AC transformers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Priming the Smoke Unit................. Connecting the A and B Unit Together............Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... 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
Running the engine without a primed Priming the Smoke Unit smoke unit may cause damage 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 fully counter clockwise. - Page 5 Connecting the A- B-A Units Together cont. couplers Plug Receptacle Correct way to Connect wire harness plug into the receptacle NOTE: THE HARNESS CAN ONLY FIT ONE WAY. DO NOT FORCE THE PLUG INTO THE RECEPTACLE. (TRAIN MAY DIFFER FROM TRAIN MODEL SHOWN.) plug receptacle couplers...
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Page 6: Basic Operation
Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-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. -
Page 7: 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 F-3/F-7 ABA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 Hor n/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 11: 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 12: Maintenance
Maintenance 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. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance OVER OIL OVER OIL OVER OIL... -
Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
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. -
Page 14: 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 15: Headlight Replacement Instructions
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. Once the body is removed, locate the burned out light bulb(s). Carefully remove bulb(s) from mounting. Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire. -
Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
Self Charging Battery Back-up The special rechargeable 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation 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 17: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation
ProtoSmoke Unit Operation ™ This diesel locomotive contains a Proto-Sound® 2.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smkestack 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 18 When the smoke output while running the engine begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off. When storing the unit for long periods of time, you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out.
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Page 19: 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 (www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth- railking.com,Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). - Page 20 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 21 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.
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Page 22: 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 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: Service & 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. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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