MTHTrains 20-5628-1 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any 
traditional O-72 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 list of  compatible transformers 
and wiring instructions.)

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-2)

Summary of Contents for 20-5628-1

Page 1: ...ing 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 andwiringinstructions...

Page 2: ...6 291 263 6 457 681 6 491 263 6 604 641 6 619 594 6 624 537 6 655 640 2008 M T H Electric Trains Columbia MD 21046 CAUTION ELECTRIC TOY WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions...

Page 3: ...aphs must be unlatched or the on off switch must be set to OFF before power is applied to the engine See page 5 Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you...

Page 4: ...until you press and release the button again to turn it off Horn Whistle To sound the whistle firmly press the Horn Whistle button The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the bu...

Page 5: ...up on the contact slider The rear pantograph should open to its full height The front pantograph should rise slightly to unlatch but remain collapsed Power Selection The Automatic Operating Pantograph...

Page 6: ...pantographs will go through an orientation check This will make sure that the rear pantograph is raised and the front pantograph is lowered When the direction of the locomotive is reversed the front p...

Page 7: ...ey would be for shipment prior to pantograph operation Manual operation using DCS requires DCS Software Version 3 1 which can be downloaded for FREE from DCS systems using software versions 3 0 or ear...

Page 8: ...still for a period of time the sound of the safety valve lifting is heard along with a burst of steam If you do not want the simulated steam function to operate the smoke unit can be turned off In con...

Page 9: ...rmly 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 Press the Directi...

Page 10: ...rently 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 same as if triggered while in motion...

Page 11: ...two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat the 1 horn whistle 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during the initial...

Page 12: ...te 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 time the engine s...

Page 13: ...l components temporarily in order to access the gears 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 chas...

Page 14: ...d tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid found in Maintenance Kit 30 50010 or denatured not rubbing al...

Page 15: ...lip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 3 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will nee...

Page 16: ...a connector terminal inside the body shell Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M T H Parts Department Order online www mth railking com e mail parts mth railking com Fax 410 423 0009 Pho...

Page 17: ...e the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the battery can fully recharge if your engine has a smoke unit be sure it is turned off Use M T H s battery recharger Item No...

Page 18: ...on 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...

Page 19: ...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 hi...

Page 20: ...listic 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 sequences FYS is pro...

Page 21: ...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 Electronic Da...

Page 22: ...on 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 including sound...

Page 23: ...refully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes...

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