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MTHTrains 20-2576-1 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Premier SD50 Diesel Engine

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

(3V PS-2)

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any
traditional O-42 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
24 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)

Freight Yard Sound

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Passenger Station Announcement

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Summary of Contents for 20-2576-1

Page 1: ...42 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 24 for a complete list of compatible transf...

Page 2: ...age M T H recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 16 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When...

Page 3: ...ints marked L in Fig 1 Do not 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 rechargeab...

Page 4: ...rn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the OFF position fully Counter Clockwise position Failure either to add fluid to the smoke unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit h...

Page 5: ...motive is configured to operate on 3 Rail Track To configure the locomotive for 2 Rail track operation please do the following 1 Remove the center rail pickup roller assemblies 2 Change the power inpu...

Page 6: ...when sitting on the track follows the illustration in Figure 3 To TIU Black T erminal To TIU Red T erminal Failing to properly configure the polarity for 2 rail operations will result in the locomotiv...

Page 7: ...decrease voltage and speed 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 equipp...

Page 8: ...of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located under the fan housings clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Premier SD50 Diesel...

Page 9: ...stle Horn 5 Bells From Neutral Only Freight Yard Sounds FYS or Passenger Station Announcements PSA Your engine is equipped with a sound package of either freight yard or passenger station sounds that...

Page 10: ...el once you have stopped the engine to run the FYS PSA Otherwise the engine without FYS PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically...

Page 11: ...l 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 horn wh...

Page 12: ...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 any...

Page 13: ...tive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Remove the two grease port screws two per g...

Page 14: ...ene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid or denatured not rubbing alcohol...

Page 15: ...tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 5 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove...

Page 16: ...e below Once the body is removed locate the burned out light bulb s Carefully remove bulb s from mounting Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire Replacement bulb harnesses are available...

Page 17: ...ort under the fan housings 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 ba...

Page 18: ...adjust the amount of smoke produced turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to increase the amount of smoke or counter clockwise to reduce the amount se Figure 3 If you choose not to add smoke f...

Page 19: ...See Figure 5 remove the smoke unit inspection cover see Figure 8 After removing the inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it...

Page 20: ...e 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...

Page 21: ...d 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...

Page 22: ...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 PSAsequences FYS...

Page 23: ...le 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 includin...

Page 24: ...dard Lionel 1063 Lionel LW Powermaster U A U A U A 8 17v 8 18v 8 18v 60 Watt 75 Watt 135VA Standard Standard Electronic All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler L...

Page 25: ...Supplies Proto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC operat...

Page 26: ...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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