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RKS FP-45 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 compatible with most
standard AC transformers. (See page
22 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
Freight Yard Sound
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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  • Page 1 RKS FP-45 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 compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 22 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) Freight Yard Sound...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Priming the Smoke Unit................. 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® Operation................Speed Control....................Locking Locomotive Into A Direction............

  • 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 (see Figure 2). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.

  • Page 5: 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 6: Manual Volume Control

    Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4.

  • Page 7: 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 a nd Horn button pushes described below.

  • Page 8: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)/Passenger Station Announcements(Psa)

    Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) or Passenger Station Announcements (PSA): Your engine is equipped with a sound package of either freight yard or passenger station sounds that you can play. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the FYS/PSA sufficient time to run through each sequence.

  • Page 9: Proto-Coupler Operation

    Tips on Using FYS/PSA You can terminate FYS/PSA at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. You do not have to be in Forward to use FYS/PSA. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going when you activated the feature.

  • 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 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 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    Locking Locomotive Into A Direction You can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move without halting), and quickly but firmly tap the Whistle/Horn button once followed by three quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½...

  • 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 in Figure 6 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. First, remove the truck sides from the truck block. To do this, turn your engine upside down.

  • Page 15: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

    Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement To replace burned out light bulbs on this locomotive, follow these instructions. Follow the cab removal instructions in the “Lubrication and Greasing Instructions” section on pg. 12 of this manual. Once the body has been removed, locate burned out light bulb(s).

  • Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    Self Charging Battery Back-up The special NiCad 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 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 18 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 19: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 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 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 Remedy So that FYS/PSA effects can be as Once in FYS/PSA, the engine realistic as possible, Proto-Sound doesn't go into reverse. 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/PSA sequences.

  • 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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