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Premier FA-2 ABA Diesel Engine

Cab Chatter

Lock-out

Volume

Battery

FYS

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds 
don’t play.

I can’t get the engine to run after I 
power up the transformer. It sits still 
with the engine sounds running.

The engine won’t lock into forward, 
neutral, or reverse.

The sounds seem distorted, especially 
when the whistle or bell is activated.

The engine will not leave the initial 
neutral setting.

The FYS sounds occasionally repeat 
themselves.

I get no sounds when the engine shifts 
between directions.

After I turn off my transformer, my 
engine continues to make sounds 
before quitting.

Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at 
random intervals.

The engine is locked 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 too 
high. Turn the volume control knob on 
the bottom of the chassis counter-
clockwise to reduce the volume.

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. See the “Self-Charging 
Battery Back-Up” section.

Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to 
continue to sound for a few seconds 
after power to the track has been shut 
off.

Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built-in random 
number generator that randomly 
selects each sound clip to play. 
Because there are a limited number of 
sound clips available in each FYS 
sequence, it is probable that some of 
these sound clips will be repeated 
from time to time.

Summary of Contents for PREMIER FA-2 ABA

Page 1: ...ible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your lo...

Page 2: ...l 8 Lock into a Direction State 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 ProtoSmoke Unit Operation 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 12 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and Trac...

Page 3: ...Add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the front smokestack see Fig 3 on pg 10 then gently blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid 3 If you choose not to prime the unit with flu...

Page 4: ...g from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral The first direction after neutral upon start up is for...

Page 5: ...e instructions thoroughly before using Proto Sound 2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Proto Sound 2 0 features ar...

Page 6: ...so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence i...

Page 7: ...he engine to run the FYS Otherwise the engine without FYS will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS cycle If t...

Page 8: ...round curves much like an automobile cruise control You can add or drop cars on the run and the engine will maintain the speed you set While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control fe...

Page 9: ...horn 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have a...

Page 10: ...rough the front smokestack see Fig 3 We recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fluids Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components If you choose no...

Page 11: ...the heating element Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the locomotive s body see Fig 5 After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wi...

Page 12: ...gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the chassis screws as seen in Figure 7 and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the black...

Page 13: ...ed drive wheel See Fig 7 for which screws you must remove to do this Once the truck sides have been removed 1 Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel usin...

Page 14: ...able directly from the M T H Parts Department phone 410 381 2580 e mail parts mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive...

Page 15: ...the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leaving the...

Page 16: ...ell to ring when I press the bell button The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler PSA starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly When I press...

Page 17: ...gine is locked 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...

Page 18: ...tor cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because FYS must control various...

Page 19: ...tandard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 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 Termin...

Page 20: ...ch engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed Locomotive Lighting Control Controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights beacon lights ditch lights and MARS lights Emergency Stop...

Page 21: ...determine locomotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Information User can query locomotive programming to learn lo...

Page 22: ...tions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer periodic...

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Page 24: ...tacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H prod...

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