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PREMIER BURLINGTON
ZEPHYR DIESEL ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel engine set is of sturdy ABS construction and
operates on any O-72 track system. This Premier Diesel Engine contains state-of-the-art
electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation.
Despite these advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible
standard AC transformer that is equipped with whistle and bell buttons (see the
compatibility chart on page 23), and is compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives,
rolling stock, and accessories.
This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS). This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode. Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the
DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment. Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is
much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines. For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
ZEPHYR DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel engine set is of sturdy ABS construction and operates on any O-72 track system. This Premier Diesel Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Maintenance ProtoSmoke Unit Operation Lubrication and Greasing Instructions Traction Tire Replacement Headlight Bulb Replacement Self-Charging Battery Back-Up Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up
4. Place the engine on the track. Plug in the wiring harness between each unit (located underneath the couplers), then couple the unit together (see Fig. 1). At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. Connect Harness Figure 1. Connecting the Units Together. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
(see Fig. 2). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 5: Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features
Passenger Station Announcements 1 Bell, 2 Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Reset to Factory Defaults Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 6: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer’s bell and whistle buttons and can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 7: Tips On Using Psa
• PSA can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the PSA, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 8: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 9: Lock Into A Direction
Squealing Brakes play any time the engine’s speed decreases rapidly. Cab Chatter plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral. Engine Start-up and Shut-down sounds play when the engine is initially powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 10: Maintenance
When storing the unit for long periods of Figure 5. Smoke Unit ON/OFF time, you may want to add about 15 drops Switch of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... - Page 11 M.T.H. Parts Department phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532 Wick in Poor Condition Wick in Good Condition Figure 7. Examples of a wick in poor condition and in good condition. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
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Page 12: Lubrication And Greasing Instructions
(in the truck block) with grease. 4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... - Page 13 Body Mount Screws Grease Idler Gear (G) Body Mount Screws Motor Mount Screw Figure 9. Location of Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points on the Locomotive Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
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Page 14: Traction Tire Replacement
To replace the traction tires, first you must remove the truck sides: Front Truck (Located on the Lead Unit) • Remove the truck sides by removing the screws shown in Fig 10a. Screws to Remove Trucksides Figure 10a. Changing the traction tires on the front truck Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... - Page 15 5. Reassemble in the reverse order. One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
- Page 16 (like christmas tree lights). See figure 12b below for a diagram. Spring Contact Holder Slide Bulb out from holder Wire Clips Figure 12b. Replacing the Bulbs inside the shell of the engine. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
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Page 17: Observation Car
To replace the lights in the Observation Car of your Burlington Zephyr Set remove the shells from the car’s chassis by removing the body mounting screw from underneath the car. See figure 14a on pg. 18 for locations of screws. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... - Page 18 See figure 14c for a diagram. Remove Interior Mounting Screws Spring Contact Holders Slide Bulb out Wire Clips from holder Figure 14c. Locations of the Observation Car screws and the Bulb locations. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
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Page 19: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores. Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery Figure 13. Replacing the Battery Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
When I try to fire the coupler, PSA whistle button presses. starts. The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine Try lubricating the coupler knuckle uncouple on the fly. with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... - Page 21 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
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Page 22: Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional O-72 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 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 23: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
Lionel SW Unknown 130-Watt Standard Lionel TW 8-18v 175-Watt Standard Lionel ZW A,B,C or D 8-20v 275-Watt Standard Lionel Post-War A,B,C or D Common 0-20v 135/190 Watt Electronic Celebration Series ZW * Conventional Mode Only Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... -
Page 24: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
Doppler Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat, and stop modes • Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle for each Locomotive • Control up to 50 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with multiple TIUs Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... - Page 25 Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250 Individual Switches • User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes Operating instructions for all DCS Command features will accompany the DCS remote control equipment. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
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Page 26: Safety Precautions
In the event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. - As with all electrical appliances, this product should not be left in operation when unattended. Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine... - Page 27 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel Engine...
- Page 28 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. 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.