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MTHTrains 20-2548-1 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Scale F-3/F-7 ABA

Diesel Engine

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 pag e 21 for a complete
list of compatible transformers and
wiring instructions.)

Freight Yard Sound

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-2)

Passenger Station Announcement

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Summary of Contents for 20-2548-1

Page 1: ...ncluding 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 list of compatible transformers and wiringinstru...

Page 2: ...6 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be ob...

Page 3: ...ot over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down and...

Page 4: ...you choose not to add smoke fluid or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit volume control fully counter clockwise Failure either to a...

Page 5: ...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 press and release the Bell button...

Page 6: ...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 Premier F 7 ABA Diesel Engine Proto Sound 2...

Page 7: ...und system to play the FYS PSA quickly but firmly tap the Bell button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn Whistle button while the engine is moving Tap the buttons quickly but allow approximatel...

Page 8: ...engine FYS PSA are triggered differently and that engine s motor disable feature will not be active when you run FYS PSA in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the sa...

Page 9: ...utral then quickly tap the transformer s horn whistle button one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat the 1 hor...

Page 10: ...stle blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change Automatic Sounds Certain Proto Sound 2 0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions Squealing Brakes play...

Page 11: ...ears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the body mount screws as seen in Figure 6 and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the trucks b...

Page 12: ...an 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 To cle...

Page 13: ...You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 4 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the t...

Page 14: ...e s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harnes...

Page 15: ...Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral...

Page 16: ...e OFF position see Fig 3 Failure either to add fluid to the smoke unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and or wicking material When the smoke output while running the engin...

Page 17: ...Premier F 7 ABA Diesel Engine Proto Sound 2 0 17 Figure 11 Inspecting the Smoke Unit Wick Inspection Cover Screws...

Page 18: ...The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS PSA starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled When I...

Page 19: ...ked 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 s...

Page 20: ...ts can be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS PSA is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS PSA is p...

Page 21: ...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 Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt El...

Page 22: ...Single button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions incl...

Page 23: ...less of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully befor...

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