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  Premier SD60 MAC Diesel Engine

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harmless smoke.  The smoke is then forced out of the stack by a small electric fan.
Smoke volume is controlled by the Proto-Sound 2.0 system.

With a few easy maintenance steps, you should enjoy trouble-free smoke unit operation
for years.

When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the
smokestack (see Fig. 10).  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 add the fluid (or have already added the fluid but choose to run
smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit switch located under the engine.  Failure either to
add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or
wicking material.

When the smoke output while running the engine begins to diminish, add another 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 engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick
soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.

If you experience poor or no smoke
output when the smoke unit is on and
has fluid, check the wick to see if it has
become hard, blackened, and
unabsorbent around the heating element. 
After removing the locomotive body
from its chassis (See Figure 5), remove
the smoke unit inspection cover (see
Fig. 11).  After removing the inspection
cover screws, lift the inspection plate
away and inspect the wick.  If it is
darkly discolored and hard, it should be
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: [email protected]; mail: 7020 Columbia
Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX:  410-381-6122). 

Inspection Cover

Screws

Figure 11 :  Smoke Unit Inspection

Summary of Contents for Premier SD60 MAC Diesel Engine

Page 1: ...e 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 li...

Page 2: ...insmayoverheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is intended for indoor use Do not use if water is present Serious injury or fatalitymayresult l l l l Donotoperatethehobbytransformerwi...

Page 3: ...Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L lubricate all 12 wheels 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...

Page 4: ...y 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 ga...

Page 5: ...peed 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 p...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...u 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 Tot...

Page 8: ...2 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 tri...

Page 9: ...l 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...

Page 10: ...e 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 s...

Page 11: ...l 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 w...

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: ...which 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: ...ove 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 str...

Page 15: ...d 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 your eng...

Page 16: ...echarge 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 Battery And Sl...

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: ...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 Reverse the transformer leads Y...

Page 19: ...gine 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...

Page 20: ...listic 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...

Page 21: ...andard 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 Hostl...

Page 22: ...ouch 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...

Page 23: ...you need assistance 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 cov...

Page 24: ...MODEL TRAIN CENTER PINCKNEY 734 426 1651 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC SAGINAW 989 793 4753 TREASUREDTOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA 716 652 5718 DAVIS ELECTRONICS MILFORD 513...

Page 25: ...ENTE 949 361 5596 TRUCKS TRAINS HOBBIES SANTA ROSA 707 537 6586 CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY COLORADOSPRINGS 719 634 4616 MIZELL TRAINS INC WESTMINSTER 303 429 4811 NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY MANCHESTER 860 64...

Page 26: ...ES NASHUA 603 801 0801 TREASURED TOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 COUNTRY AND STUFF ANDOVER 973 786 7086 COLUMBUSTRAINSTATION COLUMBUS 609 518 1800 ATLANTIC RAILS HAMMONTON 609 567 8490 GRAND CENTRAL STATION K...

Page 27: ...7 THE STATION NEW CUMBERLAND 717 774 7096 FRYER S STORE ORWIGSBURG 570 366 2258 CHESTNUT TOYBOX PHILADELPHIA 215 545 0455 TOBY TYLER S HOBBY CENTER PITTSBURGH 412 653 5030 C T MC CORMICK HARDWARE ZELI...

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