MTHTrains 20-2685-1 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

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 page 
24 for a complete list of  compatible 
transformers and wiring instructions.)

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Premier BL-2 Diesel Engine

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

(3V PS-2)

(Proto-Scale 3-2)

Summary of Contents for 20-2685-1

Page 1: ...rax 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 S...

Page 2: ...ren under 10 years of 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 electri...

Page 3: ...L shown below 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 rechargeable batter...

Page 4: ...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 control to the OFF position fully Counter Clockwise position F...

Page 5: ...le wheel kit 20 89006 4 wheel scale wheel kit 20 89008 6 wheel hi rail wheel kit and 20 89009 4 wheel hi rail wheel kit Each kit contains enough wheel axle sets to configure a single locomotive Scale...

Page 6: ...hown below To TIU Black T erminal To TIU Red T erminal Failing to properly configure the polarity for 2 rail operations will result in the locomotive starting in reverse instead of forward or not rece...

Page 7: ...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 press and release...

Page 8: ...e 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 Premier BL 2 Diesel...

Page 9: ...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 approximately second between each press Pre...

Page 10: ...evel 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 automaticall...

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: ...d not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Follow the greasing instructions below for each gear box 1 Remove the Roller Pickup Assembly 2 Remove G...

Page 14: ...neoprene 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 alc...

Page 15: ...r to pry away any remains 4 Slip the new 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 i...

Page 16: ...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 directl...

Page 17: ...let and a special port under the engine 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 r...

Page 18: ...e unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components To adjust the amount of smoke produced turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to increase the amount of smoke or counter...

Page 19: ...e locomotive body from its chassis remove the smoke unit inspection cover After removing the inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and...

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: ...tion regardless 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 care...

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