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RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
(Loco-Sound)
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.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL (Loco-Sound) 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 Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Priming the Smoke Unit................. Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Manual Volume Control.................. Loco Sound Operating Instructions..............Speed Control....................Locking Locomotive Into A Direction............Maintenance........................Lubricating and Greasing Instructions............Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track............Traction Tire Replacement Instructions............ -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Figure 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot OVER OIL OVER OIL OVER OIL point. Lubricate Pick Up Roller Axles (L) Lubricate All Wheel Axles (L) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
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 SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
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 SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
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 SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 7: Loco Sound Operating Instructions
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 8: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
Total Time Lapse: 1 Seconds Speed Control Place Bell Bell Whistle Engine into Repeat to Return Neutral to Normal Condition Place Direction Lock Engine into Whistle Bell Bell Bell Repeat to Return Desired to Normal Condition Direction RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 9: 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 SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 10: 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 SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 11: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
5. Reassemble in the reverse order. Replacement parts 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). RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 12: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector, and remove the bulb. Insert the new bulb harness and reconnect. Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Headlights Interior lights Figure 7. Replacing the Light Bulbs RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 13: 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 SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... - Page 14 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). Inspection Cover Screws Inspection Cover Screws Figure 9. Inspecting the Smoke Unit Wick RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting Loco-Sound Problems
No sound. Volume is set too low, adjust volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis clockwise to increase the volume or check connector to speaker. RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 16: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
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 RKS SD-45 Diesel Engine with Loco-Sound... -
Page 17: 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. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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