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  Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine

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Cab Chatter

Lock-out

Volume

Battery

FYS

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds 
don’t play.

I can’t get the engine to run after I 
power up the transformer. It sits still 
with the engine sounds running.

The engine won’t lock into forward, 
neutral, or reverse.

The sounds seem distorted, especially 
when the whistle or bell is activated.

The engine will not leave the initial 
neutral setting.

The FYS sounds occasionally repeat 
themselves.

I get no sounds when the engine shifts 
between directions.

After I turn off my transformer, my 
engine continues to make sounds 
before quitting.

Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at 
random intervals.

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-Sound 2.0 volume is set too 
high. Turn the volume control knob on 
the bottom of the chassis counter-
clockwise to reduce the volume.

Check to be sure the battery is 
installed and fully charged. See the 
“Self-Charging Battery Back-Up” 
section.

The battery may be dead or need to 
be charged. See the “Self-Charging 
Battery Back-Up” section.

Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to 
continue to sound for a few seconds 
after power to the track has been shut 
off.

Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built-in random 
number generator that randomly 
selects each sound clip to play. 
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.

Summary of Contents for Premier SD40-2

Page 1: ...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 21 for a complete lis...

Page 2: ...overheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is intended for indoor use Do not use if water is present Serious injury or fatality may result l l l l Do not operate the hobby transformer...

Page 3: ...ate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L Figure 1 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Priming The Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokesta...

Page 4: ...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 gar...

Page 5: ...eed The engine will maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly pr...

Page 6: ...e 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...

Page 7: ...should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly Proto Sound 2 0 Operating Instructions Timing Chart Tota...

Page 8: ...0 has disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trig...

Page 9: ...not be active when you run FYS in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS the engine will d...

Page 10: ...on the run Because the engine will run more slowly at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with sp...

Page 11: ...Direction Lock Two Horn Blasts Repeat to Return to Normal Condition indicates change is made To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults wh...

Page 12: ...first Follow the greasing instructions below Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove...

Page 13: ...hich can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab...

Page 14: ...ve in the drive wheel using 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 stre...

Page 15: ...cial NiCad 7 cell 8 4v self charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to...

Page 16: ...gine to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the track Replace If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge it is time to replace the battery Disconnect Batte...

Page 17: ...10 15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off When storing the unit for long periods of time you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out After removing the...

Page 18: ...oupler 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 Reverse the transformer leads You...

Page 19: ...ine 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 Sound 2 0 v...

Page 20: ...istic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is programmed t...

Page 21: ...ard 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 Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler...

Page 22: ...uch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch Operation Public Address like feature allows u...

Page 23: ...sistance at any time email MTH Service at or call 410 381 2580 only unless otherwise instructed by the Service Center The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured A cover letter in...

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