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RailKing E-8 AA Diesel Engine Set 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 Freight Yard Sound compatible with most standard AC transformers.
If you notice that the sounds are g arbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 15. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
Correct way to Connect wire harness plug into the receptacle NOTE: THE HARNESS CAN ONLY FIT ONE WAY. DO NOT FORCE THE PLUG INTO THE RECEPTACLE. (TRAIN MAY DIFFER FROM TRAIN MODEL SHOWN.) plug receptacle couplers Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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 Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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 Manual Volume Adjustment Knob Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
Horn/Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line de pletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Horn/ Horn/ Horn/ Bell Rear Whistle Whistle Whistle Coupler Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
Direction Lock Two Whistle Blasts whistle (indicates change is made) Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
3. 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 (in the truck block) with grease. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
. Durably constructed from ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad. For really stuborn track, you can insert sandpaper into the block in just a few quick steps. Track Cleaning Block (40-1099) Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
One set of replacement tires is packaged with the model. Additional tires are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (Order online: www.mth- railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com,Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381- 2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
Connect replacement bulb harness and reassemble in reverse. Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts department. (Order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth- railking.com,Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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 will damage the 3-Volt battery charging circuit.** Lift Out Battery Battery Location. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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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. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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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. Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
9-19v 110-Watt Standard 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 Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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 Railking E-8 AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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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