Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 3.0 Problems - M.T.H. Premier 2-4-1A Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 3.0 Problems
Although Proto-Sound® 3.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may
have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most
questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. for
assistance (telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009; service@mth-railking.com,
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).
Starting Up
Only my headlight comes on, nothing
else.
When I first turn the power on, the
engine will not begin to run.
The engine will not start after I press the
Direction button.
I can't get the horn to blow when I press
the Horn button.
I can't get the bell to ring when I press
the bell button.
When I try to fire the coupler, PFA starts.
The Proto-Coupler won't let the engine
uncouple on the fly.
The coupler does not fire or stay
coupled.
The rear coupler does not fire, but
coupler sounds play.
Cab Chatter
Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds
don't play.
Conventional AC
Horn
Bell
Coupler
Premier 2-4-1A Mountain Steam Locomotive
Remedy
This is normal behavior. The super capacitors
are charging and this will take between 1-20
seconds. (see page 9 for more details)
This is normal behavior. To prevent accidental
high-speed start-ups, Proto-Sound 3.0 is
programmed to start up in neutral anytime
track power has been turned off for several
seconds. See the "Basic Operation" section
for more details.
You may not be sending enough power to the
track to power the engine. Rotate throttle
clockwise to increase track power.
Remedy
You may be pressing the button too quickly.
Try pressing the Horn button more slowly,
taking approximately one full second to fully
depress the button.
Remedy
You may be pressing the button too quickly.
Try pressing the bell button more slowly,
taking approximately one full second to fully
depress the button.
Remedy
You are waiting too long between Horn button
presses. See the timing instructions located
at the beginning of the "Proto-Sound 3.0
Operating Instructions" section.
Try lubricating the coupler knuckle and rivet
with a dry graphite lubricant.
The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wipe with
denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and
let dry.
Check position of Auxiliary Proto-Coupler
Control Switch. Switch Should be in the
"OFF" position for the rear coupler to fire.
Remedy
Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at random
intervals.
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