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Compatibilty

This diesel 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 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)

M . T . H . E L E C T R I C T R A I N S

Dash 9 Diesel Engine

Summary of Contents for Dash 9 Diesel Engine

Page 1: ...auge 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 17 for a complete list of compatible transforme...

Page 2: ...l 7 Lock into a Direction State 7 Reset to Factory Defaults 8 Automatic Sounds 8 Maintenance 8 Lubrication and Greasing 8 Cleaning the Wheels and Track 10 Traction Tire Replacement 10 Proto Smoke Unit...

Page 3: ...a primed smoke unit may cause damage See the ProtoSmoke Unit Operation section of this book for more informantion on smoke unit maintenance 3 You should lubricate the wheel axles and pickup rollers to...

Page 4: ...n until you press and release the button again to turn it off Direction Your engine is programmed to start in neutral To put the engine into forward and then to change the direction of the engine or t...

Page 5: ...e read the full descriptions of each feature before using it To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the whistle or ring the bell you should press the but tons for a shorter time...

Page 6: ...d can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual Tips on Using FYS You can terminate FYS at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds You do not have to be in Forward to use FYS At the...

Page 7: ...This means the engine s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward It is also affected by the addition or release of cars while on the run To maintain a constant speed...

Page 8: ...p and Shut down This sound plays when the engine is initially powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more AUTOMATIC SOUNDS MAINTENANCE This engine should be oiled and greased in order to run...

Page 9: ...body mount screws Body Mount Screws 2 Once the body is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks See Figure 4 3 Pull the motor away fro...

Page 10: ...block While these tires are extremely durable you may need to replace them at some point 1 Remove the body shell by unscrewing the body mount screws 2 Remove the motor mount screw from the bottom of t...

Page 11: ...it or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and or wicking material When the smoke output while running begins to diminish add another 10 15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke u...

Page 12: ...bulb You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M T H Parts Department LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Figure 8 Replacing the Headlights Replaceable Lights Figure 9 Light Bulb Light Bulb To replace th...

Page 13: ...e a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the battery can fully recharge If your unit has a smoke unit be sure that it is turned...

Page 14: ...the horn whistle button the bell comes on instead I can t get the horn to blow when I press the whistle button Reverse the transformer leads You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing th...

Page 15: ...engine continues to make sounds before quitting Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged See the Self Charging Battery Back up section The battery may be dead or need to be charged...

Page 16: ...tinued Remedy When FYS is enabled pressing the whistle and bell automatically comes on I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the sequence does not play or the engine does not come out...

Page 17: ...tandard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 90 watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 5 16v 90 watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 5 16v 90 watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Termin...

Page 18: ...patch Operation Public Address like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation Proto Cast Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive speaker during operati...

Page 19: ...isk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends t...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...ountain Trains Hobbies Thurmont 301 694 8331 MICHIGAN Michigan Model Train Center Pinckney 734 426 1651 Brasseur Electric Trains Inc Saginaw 989 793 4753 NEW HAMPSHIRE Treasured Toys Salem 603 898 722...

Page 22: ...mente 949 361 5596 Trucks Trains Hobbies Santa Rosa 707 537 6586 COLORADO Custom Railway Supply Colorado Springs 719 634 4616 Mizell Trains Inc Westminster 303 429 4811 CONNECTICUT New England Hobby S...

Page 23: ...7086 Columbus Train Station Columbus 609 518 1800 Atlantic Rails Hammonton 609 567 8490 Grand Central Station Kearny 201 955 6200 J B Trains Maple Shade 856 414 0092 Hobby Shop Matawan 732 583 0505 Ho...

Page 24: ...2 Hobby City McMurray 724 942 2557 The Station New Cumberland 717 774 7096 Fryer s Store Orwigsburg 570 366 2258 Chestnut Toybox Philadelphia 215 545 0455 Toby Tyler Pittsburgh 412 653 5030 Wilcox Gre...