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Rail King Scale SD60
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.)
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- Page 1 Rail King Scale SD60 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.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set UpChecklist.................... Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Priming the Smoke Unit................. BasicOperation....................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 Upchecklist
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 15. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 4: Priming The Smoke Unit
Add Smoke Fluid Figure 2. Adding Smoke Fluid Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage Smoke Unit ON/OFF Control Figure 3. Smoke Unit Control RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 5: Basicoperation
The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Cycle Phases Neutral Reverse Forward Neutral RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 6: 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. Manual Volume Adjustment Knob RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third FYS/PSA sequence. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final FYS/PSA sequence. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
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. Fire Horn/ Horn/ Horn/ Bell Rear Whistle Whistle Whistle Coupler RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 9: Speed Control
3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition, even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time. Direction Lock Two Whistle Blasts whistle (indicates change is made) Repeat to Return to Normal Condition RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 10: Reset To Factory Default
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. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 11: Maintenance
(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. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 12: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 13: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
One set of replacement tires is packaged with the model. Additional tires are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 14: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Carefully remove bulb(s) from mounting. Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire. Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts department. Connect replacement bulb harness and reassemble in reverse.. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 15: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. **Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3- Volt PS2 boards. Using alkaline batteries Lift Out Battery will damage the 3-Volt battery RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 16: Protosmoke Unit Operation
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. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... - Page 17 Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-423-0009). Inspection Cover Screws Inspection Cover Screws Figure 8. Inspecting the Smoke Unit Wick RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay The coupler needs to be cleaned. coupled. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... - Page 19 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS/PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2...
- Page 20 FYS/PSA will advance to the next not come out of FYS/PSA after step in the FYS/PSA cycle. Wait fourth press of the direction at least 30 seconds in each button. FYS/PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2...
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Page 21: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double- heading operations •Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 22: 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 RKS SD60 Diesel Engine with PS-2... -
Page 23: 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.
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