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E-3 AA Diesel

Locomotive Set

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any
traditional O-31 Gauge track
system, including M.T.H.’s
RealTrax

or ScaleTrax

™

traditional tubular track. It is also
compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See page 15 for a

complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring
instructions.)

Summary of Contents for 30-2271-0

Page 1: ...ibility 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 transformer...

Page 2: ...train set should not be used until properlyrepaired Do not operate your layout unattended Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is in...

Page 3: ...f this manual Lubrication You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked L in Fig 1 Do not over oil Use only a drop or tw...

Page 4: ...ed 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 pre...

Page 5: ...lume 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 2 0 V...

Page 6: ...you 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 Loco Sound Operating Instructions Timing Chart Total...

Page 7: ...ne time then quickly tap the Bell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change Repeat the 1...

Page 8: ...remote lock on To use Proto Dispatch simply plug the mini cable into the microphone and into the Mic port on the left side of the remote lock on and speak into the microphone When these features are i...

Page 9: ...es 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 remo...

Page 10: ...out the neoprene traction tires Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene tra...

Page 11: ...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 stretch the tire over the wheel 3 If yo...

Page 12: ...disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a light circuit Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M T H Parts Department Follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication...

Page 13: ...pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the whistle button more slowly taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing th...

Page 14: ...Set Volume Remedy The sounds seem distorted especially when the whistle or bell is activated Loco Sound volume is set too high Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter clockw...

Page 15: ...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 Hostler Left...

Page 16: ...s If 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...

Page 17: ...DEL TRAIN CENTER PINCKNEY 734 426 1651 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC SAGINAW 989 793 4753 TREASURED TOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA 716 652 5718 DAVIS ELECTRONICS MILFORD 513 8...

Page 18: ...37 6586 CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY COLORADOSPRINGS 719 634 4616 CABOOSE HOBBIES DENVER 303 777 6766 MIZELL TRAINS WESTMINSTER 303 429 4811 NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY MANCHESTER 860 646 0610 HOLLYWOOD STATION...

Page 19: ...Y 201 955 6200 J B TRAINS INC MAPLE SHADE 856 414 0092 HOBBY SHOP MATAWAN 732 583 0505 HOBBYMASTERS INC RED BANK 732 842 6020 RIDGEFIELD HOBBY RIDGEFIELD 201 943 2636 TOM S MODEL TRAINS SCOTCH PLAINS...

Page 20: ...COX GREENHOUSE NURSERY TITUSVILLE 814 827 3823 EASTERN DEPOT TROY 570 297 1975 J J RAILROAD CROSSING TURTLE CREEK 412 824 6009 TRAINS R FUN LEESBURG 703 779 8600 EMERALD TRAIN HOBBY GREENWOOD 864 223...