Proto-Coupler® Operation; Speed Control - M.T.H. PREMIER FM TRAINMASTER Operating Instructions Manual

Proto-Coupler® Operation
This locomotive is equipped with two coil-wound Proto-Couplers for remote
uncoupling action. Because the Proto-Coupler is controlled through the
Proto-Sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track
section or modification to your layout to function. Use the codes listed below
to fire the coupler.
Rear Coupler:
To fire the rear coupler, quickly press the Bell button once followed
immediately by three pushes of the Whistle button. The sound of the liftbar
and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.
Front Coupler:
To fire the front coupler, quickly press the Bell button once followed
immediately by four pushes of the Whistle button. The sound of the liftbar and
air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.

Speed Control:

M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities
that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and
around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop
cars on the run, and the engine will maintain the speed you set.
While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature
activated, you can opt to turn it off. This means the engine's speed will fall as
it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward. It is also affected by the
addition or releasing of cars while on the run.
To turn speed control on and off, put the engine in neutral, then press the
transformer's Whistle button one time then immediately press the Bell button
two times. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.
Repeat the 1 whistle, 2 bells code to return it to the other state. You will want
to do this during the initial neutral upon start-up if you ever couple this
engine to another engine that is not equipped with speed control to avoid
damaging the motors in either engine. Each time you shut down the engine
completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Note: When speed
control is turned off, the Proto-Sound 2.0 system will limit the volume in
order to operate more smoothly at lower voltages. Full volume is restored
upon reactivating speed control.
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Premier FM Trainmaster Operating Instructions