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RailKing SW-8 and SW-9 

Diesel Engines

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

(3V PS-2)

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

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Freight Yard Sound

Passenger Station Announcement

Summary of Contents for 30-2824-1

Page 1: ...nal 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 19 for a complete list of compatible...

Page 2: ...63 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 should be observed includin...

Page 3: ...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 battery has run down a...

Page 4: ...e 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 relea...

Page 5: ...ume of all sounds made by this engine turn the manual volume control shown below clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume SW 8 SW 9 Diesel Engine with PS 2 5 Manua...

Page 6: ...ut 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 Press the Di...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...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 whis...

Page 9: ...lasts 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 t...

Page 10: ...bove and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phillips motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks see above 3 Once t...

Page 11: ...ance Kit 30 50010 or denatured not rubbing alcohol and a clean rag Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rai...

Page 12: ...ve wheel using a razor 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...

Page 13: ...nd Greasing Instructions section on pg 10 of this manual Once the body has been removed locate burned out light bulb s Carefully remove bulb s from mounting Disconnect light bulb harness from main har...

Page 14: ...at the end of the 15 minute test charge it is time to replace the battery Available through M T H Parts Item No 50 1024 AA NiCad Proto Sound Battery See photos below for battery removal and installat...

Page 15: ...ll button The 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 W...

Page 16: ...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 t...

Page 17: ...s 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 PS...

Page 18: ...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 including...

Page 19: ...ndard 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...

Page 20: ...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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