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RAILKING F-3 AA SET
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing® F-3 AA Set. The engine's
durable ABS body and die-cast trucks are traditionally sized for operation
on most O-31 Gauge track. The engine should operate for years with most
compatible AC transformers (see the chart on page 30 for a list of
compatible transformers) and is completely compatible with most 3-rail
locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
The locomotive is equipped with either an electronic horn or the Proto-
Sound® Digital Sound and train control system which contains several
deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate. Each feature is described
among the following pages which should be read before the engine is
operated. For those of you who can't wait to get started, the Quick Start
Basic Operating Instructions found on Page 3 should be read so that you
understand the basics of the operating system. Please note that some
features are only found in the Proto-Sound® models and are marked as
such. Features not marked as Proto-Sound® features are available in all
models.
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- Page 1 RAILKING F-3 AA SET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing® F-3 AA Set. The engine’s durable ABS body and die-cast trucks are traditionally sized for operation on most O-31 Gauge track. The engine should operate for years with most...
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TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTO-SOUND® PROBLEMS Proto-Sound® RESET Feature Chart Transformer Wiring Chart O-31 OPERATION SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing F-3 AA Set contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the F-3 AA Set is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 32). -
Page 4: Proto-Sound® Operating Instructions
3 to 5 seconds. When the engine first enters RESET, the microprocessor initiates a system check to determine if the system, transformer and engine are operating correctly. This takes approximately 5 seconds during which you will hear the engine’s startup sounds begin. In RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 5: Horn Operation
HORN OPERATION Your RailKing F-3 AA Set Proto-Sound® equipped engine is equipped with a digital recording of a diesel horn. The horn sound can be activated anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the whistle button on your transformer. -
Page 6: Cab Chatter Sounds
They are designed to play at random intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring sequences though there is no guarantee that you won’t hear the same message repeated two or more times. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 7: Squeaking Brake Sounds
This effect can be eliminated by simply practicing with the brake feature. In no time, you will quickly learn how to “feather" the throttle to keep the engine moving while the brake sounds play and then turning the throttle off just as the sounds stop. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 8: Self-Charging Battery Backup System
Proto-Sound® Electronics at 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will eventually wear down. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Passenger Station Announcements-Quick Overview
Seconds, Listen For a Horn Blast or Air Release, then Remove your Finger from the Button. Press Bell Button Again Quickly to Stop Bell Chime. Your train is now ready for you to play the PFA. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... - Page 10 Change/Press Direction- The Train Will Remain In Horn Whistle Neutral. You Will Hear Closing Doors, Horn Blast, Direction a Few Bell Chimes and Train Departs in the Direction the Train First Stopped. For more detailed PFA instructions, read the following. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual...
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Page 11: Activating Passenger Station Announcements (Pfa)
Neutral (not RESET). Once in neutral, set the Listen For The Press & Hold Air Release Sound transformer throttle to 8 The Whistle Button After 3 Seconds For 3 Seconds RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... - Page 12 Announcement. Following this arrival announcement, the sounds of doors opening and the conductor saying “Watch your step” is heard. At this point, various Passenger Station sounds can be heard, including passenger footsteps, muffled voices, baggage being moved about and whistling for a RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual...
- Page 13 However, the throttle should not be too high for the engine to maintain a safe operating speed. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual...
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Page 14: Tips On Using The Passenger Station Announcements
In Event 4, you cannot interrupt PFA until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to move has no effect on the locomotive’s operation. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 15: Special Reverse Unit Options
Remember, the horn/whistle doesn’t blow in NEUTRAL (unless you programmed it to do so using Reset Feature 25 - see page 19 for details), only the bell rings. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Manually Adjusting The Proto-Sound® Volume
For information on operating the RESET volume adjustment option, see the section entitled “Programming Proto-Sound® RESET Options” on the following pages. ProtoSound Volume Knob Figure 4: Adjusting The ProtoSound Volume RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 17: Using Reset To Program Proto-Sound® Features
7. You can advance the throttle as quickly as you like and the computer will still remember the number of times the throttle is advanced by playing back the number of “Clinks" and “Clanks" to confirm the feature you’ve selected. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 18: Setting The Engine Volume
The settings for Reset 45 are 1 Bell = On Demand (Enabled when PFA is activated), 2 Bells = Always On, 3 Bells = Off. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 19: Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation
The settings for Reset 10 are 1 Bell = ON, 2 Bells = OFF. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Programming For Pfa Operation
ON. When the desired setting is reached, lock the Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 8 Clank To “Lock-In” changes by interrupting the And 0 Clink Sounds The Lock-Out Setting throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 21: Resetting All Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Defaults
The settings for Reset Feature 23 are 1 Bell = ON, 2 Bells = OFF. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Motor Mount Screw Motor Mount Screw Figure 7: Lubricate The Tender Chassis Trucks RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
In addition, it is important to make sure that the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Any portion of the tire extending out of the RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 24: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
To replace the rear bulb, remove the socket from the plug at the rear of the engine. Replacement bulbs are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 25: Trouble Shooting Proto-Sound® Problems
The bell won’t work with a separate bell button. Program Proto-Sound”) and press the whistle button until the bell sounds two dings. Simply turn the throttle off and then on again to lock in the new setting. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... - Page 26 The sounds seem distorted, especially when the creating the distorted sounds. Try turning the volume whistle or bell is activated. control knob located on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the overall volume level. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual...
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- Page 28 It is possible that PFA was never enabled or has been I can’t get PFA to begin when the engine is stopped in disabled. Try reactivating the feature by holding down the neutral position. the bell button for three or more seconds. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual...
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Page 29: Proto-Sound Reset Feature Chart
Horn In Neutral Horn In Neutral OFF 5 Clanks/0 Clinks RESERVED RESERVED Brake/PFA Enabled Brake/PFA ON 5 Clanks/3 Clinks Lockout Enabled Lockout OFF 8 Clanks/0 Clinks Squeaking Brakes Brakes Always ON 9 Clanks/0 Clinks RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 30: Transformer Wiring Chart
275-Watt Standard MTH Z4000 Black 5-21v 390-Watt Electronic *Proto-Sound needs over 14 volts of power to work properly. Overloading or using in-line accessories with this transformer may lower the peak voltage below Proto-Sound’s requirements. RailKing F-3 AA Set Operating Manual... -
Page 31: O-31 Operation
O-31 OPERATION While the RailKing F-3 AA Set diesel is more than capable of operating on O-31 curves and switches, you may find that certain light cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the RailKing F-3 AA Set through O-31 switches. -
Page 32: Service And Warranty Information
SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase unless it was purchased from Mike’s Train House in Columbia, MD. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.
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