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Premier Dash 9 Diesel Engine Operating Instructions

Starting Up

Whistle/Horn

Bell

Coupler

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

When I first turn the power on, the 
engine will not begin to run.  I have to 
turn the throttle off and then on again 
to get the engine to operate.

When I press the whistle/horn button, 
the bell comes on instead.

I can’t get the horn to blow when I 
press the whistle button.

I can’t get the bell to ring when I press 
the bell button.

The bell won’t work on a separate bell 
button.

When I try to fire the coupler, FYS 
starts.

The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine 
uncouple on the fly.

The coupler does not fire or stay 
coupled.

When I press the whistle button, the 
bell sounds.

R everse the transformer leads.

You may be pressing the button too 
quickly. Try pressing the whistle/horn 
button more slowly, taking approximately 
one full second to fully depress the 
button.

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.

R everse the transformer leads.

C heck the wiring of the separate 
button.

You are waiting too long between 
w histle button presses.

Try lubricating the coupler knuckle 
w ith a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT 
use oil.

The coupler needs to be cleaned.  
Wipe with denatured alcohol (not 
rubbing alcohol) and let dry.

This is normal behavior.  To prevent 
accidental high-speed start-ups, 
Proto-Sound 2.0 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.

Troubleshooting Proto-Sound

®

 2.0 Problems

Although Proto-Sound 2.0 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; e-mail: [email protected], mail: 7020 Columbia
Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).

Summary of Contents for PREMIER DASH-9

Page 1: ...h most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive...

Page 2: ...g FYS 7 Proto Coupler Operation 8 Speed Control 8 Lock into a Direction 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 ProtoSmoke Unit Operation 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructio...

Page 3: ...L in Fig 5 on pg 12 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point 2 Prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating Add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack...

Page 4: ...in to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral To put the engine into forward and then to change the direction of the train or to put it into neutral firmly press and release...

Page 5: ...2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Proto Sound 2 0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle butto...

Page 6: ...FYS The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle a...

Page 7: ...e stopped the engine to run the FYS Otherwise the engine without FYS will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS...

Page 8: ...eed 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 sta...

Page 9: ...the 1 horn 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you curren...

Page 10: ...rough the smokestack see Fig 2 We recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fluids Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components If you choose not to a...

Page 11: ...fluid check the wick to see if it has become hard blackened and unabsorbent around the heating element Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the smoke unit s body see Fig 4 After removing the c...

Page 12: ...htly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the chassis screws as seen...

Page 13: ...traction tires Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block While these tires are extremely durable you may n...

Page 14: ...g a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 2 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the whee...

Page 15: ...remove the shell and slide the spring contact bracket off of its post Remove the light bulb and wires taking care to notice the path that the wires take on the inside of the shell Replace the bulb and...

Page 16: ...the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leaving the engine in neutral with track vol...

Page 17: ...ressing the button too quickly Try pressing the bell button more slowly taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button Reverse the transformer leads Check the wiring of the separate...

Page 18: ...vals The engine is locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto...

Page 19: ...as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because FYS must con...

Page 20: ...6v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal...

Page 21: ...puts and matches smoke to locomotive speed Locomotive Lighting Control Controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights beacon lights ditch lights and MARS lights Emergency Stop Single button...

Page 22: ...omotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Information User can query locomotive programming to learn locomotive addr...

Page 23: ...ety precautions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transforme...

Page 24: ...acting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H produ...

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