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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-31 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 21 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
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- Page 1 Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 21 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklis t....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 3 Checking The Battery................4 Basic Operation ....................5 Activating Features................5 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............7 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....7 Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)..............8 Proto-Coupler®... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
(see Fig. 3). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking material. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 4: Checking The Battery
You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating. 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. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
Neutral cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with Reverse Forward each press and release of the direction button. The engine is programmed to Neutral restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... - Page 6 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. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4: Manual Volume Adjustment Knob Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine...
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Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 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 SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 8: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
Bell and Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn as usual. Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Horn Horn Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (FYS) Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 9: Proto-Coupler® Operation
Horn 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 Bell Horn Horn Horn Rear Coupler Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 10: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Place Two Horn Blasts Horn Bell Bell Engine into ( i n dicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
• 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 SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 12: 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. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 13: 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. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 14: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
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 (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 15: Headlight Replacement Instructions
Test: Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 10-12 volts (high enough for the lights to shine brightly and the engine to move steadily) for 15 minutes. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 16: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a Figure 10: Adding Smoke Fluid Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... - Page 17 Figure 11 : Smoke Unit Inspection replaced. 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: 410-381-6122). Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine...
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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. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... - Page 19 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine...
- Page 20 FYS cycle. of FYS after fourth press of the Wait at least 30 seconds in each FYS direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine...
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Page 21: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
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 * Conventional Mode Only Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 22: Additional Features Accessible Of 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 Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... -
Page 23: Service & Warranty Information
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. Specific questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly. Service Department M.T.H. Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive .Columbia MD 21046-1532 Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine... - Page 24 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING N.A.S.C. RETAILER LIST CANADA CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY & HOBBIES FAIRCHANCE TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP THURMONT 724-564-7817 CUMBERLAND 301-694-8331 613-833-8331 TOBY TYLER'S HOBBY CENTER MICHIGAN THE TRAIN ROOM...
- Page 25 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST DOLLHOUSES TRAINS & MORE FRANK'S TRAINS & HOBBIES CANADA NOVATO OLDSMAR TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP 415-883-0388 813-855-1041 CUMBERLAND 613-833-8331 TIN PLATE JUNCTION COLONIAL PHOTO &...
- Page 26 MAINE TREASURED TOYS AMERICANA STORE WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS SALEM TIVOLI LUDLOW 603-898-7224 845-757-4246 NEW JERSEY 207-532-6277 KROSS HARDWARE MARYLAND COUNTRY AND STUFF WEST BABYLON ANDOVER PLAZA HOBBY 631-669-3069 973-786-7086 CUMBERLAND 301-729-6424 NORTH CAROLINA COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION COLUMBUS THE ROUNDHOUSE & HOBBYTOWN U S A 609-518-1800 BACKSHOP...
- Page 27 TRAINS-N- THINGS THE STATION CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES NORTH CANTON NEW CUMBERLAND MIDLOTHIAN 330-499-1666 717-774-7096 804-379-9091 GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTION FRYER'S STORE DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES OLMSTEAD FALLS ORWIGSBURG PORTSMOUTH 440-235-4777 570-366-2258 757-397-1983 RICK'S TOY TRAINS CHESTNUT TOYBOX TOY TRAIN CENTER TOLEDO PHILADELPHIA RICHMOND 419-478-0171 215-545-0455 804-288-4475...
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