MTHTrains PREMIER GP-30 DIESEL ENGINE Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Premier GP-30 Diesel Engine Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

Set Up

Basic Operation

Throttle

Operation Buttons

Manual Volume Control

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)

Tips on Using FYS

Proto-Coupler

Operation

Speed Control

Lock into a Direction

Reset to Factory Defaults

Automatic Sounds

Maintenance

ProtoSmoke Unit Operation

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions

Traction Tire Replacement

Light Bulb Replacement

Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

Troubleshooting

Compatibility

Transformer Compatibility Chart

Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System

Safety Precautions

Service and Warranty Information

Summary of Contents for PREMIER GP-30 DIESEL ENGINE

Page 1: ...h 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 locomotive in Command mode when used with the DCS Remote Control System sold separately or Conventional mode Conventional operating features are described in the following pages while the DCS operating features...

Page 2: ...g FYS 7 Proto Coupler Operation 8 Speed Control 8 Lock into a Direction 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 ProtoSmoke Unit Operation 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 12 Traction Tire Replacement 13 Light Bulb Replacement 14 Self Charging Battery Back Up 15 Troubleshooting 17 Compatibility 19 Transformer Compatibility Chart 20 Additional Features with DCS Remote...

Page 3: ... L in Fig 5 on pg 12 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point 2 Prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating Add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack see Fig 2 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 fluid turn the smoke unit switch located under the engine to th...

Page 4: ...in to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral To put the engine into forward and then to change the direction of the train or to put it into neutral firmly press and release the Direction button on your transformer Just as you must stop your car between forward and reverse this engine will not go directly from forward to reverse it goes into neutral between directions If...

Page 5: ...eliminated so there is no need to program features as with original Proto Sound Although the new system is easier to operate than original Proto Sound you should read these 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 are activated by sequences of B...

Page 6: ... FYS The reverse unit is temporarily disabled 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 is complete 3 After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of FYS 4 After about 3...

Page 7: ...e stopped the 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 the second engine is an original Proto Sound engine equipped with FYS you may choose to disable it when used in double heading operations so you will not experience competing FYS sounds To d...

Page 8: ...eed up and down grades and around 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 feature activated you can opt to turn it off 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 add...

Page 9: ...the 1 horn 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Whistle button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell button allowing approximately second t...

Page 10: ...rough the smokestack see Fig 2 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 not to add the fluid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit switch located under the engine see Fig 3 Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off ma...

Page 11: ...s fluid check the wick to see if it has become hard blackened and unabsorbent around the heating element Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the smoke unit s body see Fig 4 After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced Replacement wicks are available from the M T H Parts D...

Page 12: ...e year whichever comes 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 remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the chassis screws as seen in Figure 6 and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the body is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the...

Page 13: ...d with a G Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block While these tires are extremely durable you may need to replace the...

Page 14: ... the grooved drive wheel See Fig 8 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 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 ove...

Page 15: ...ide of the shell Replace the bulb and reassemble the engine Spring Contact Bracket Spring Contact Bracket Figure 10 Replacing the Lights Mounted on the inside of the Shell Unhook wires unscrew bracket remove battery and replace Bottom View Remove Proto Sound 2 0 Mounting Screws AC Battery Recharging Jack Figure 11 Replacing the Battery Remove the Proro Sound 2 0 Board to access the battery Locatio...

Page 16: ...the lights to shine brightly and the engine to move steadily for 15 minutes Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Use M T H s recharger sold separately that plugs into a wall outlet and a special port under the engine see figure 11 on pg 15 to recharge the battery o...

Page 17: ...and engineered for ease of use you may have some questions during initial operation The following table should answer most questions If your problem cannot be resolved with this table contact M T H for assistance telephone 410 381 2580 fax 410 423 0009 e mail service mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 ...

Page 18: ...18 Premier GP 30 Diesel Engine Operating Instructions ...

Page 19: ...This engine will operate on any traditional O 31 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 20 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions ...

Page 20: ...art below lists the many compatible transformers Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button so if your transformer does not have its own bell button you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system In addition the chart details how the terminals on these transformers should be attached to your layout ...

Page 21: ...puts 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 Single 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 sound l...

Page 22: ...omotive 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 locomotive address and engine data information including scale miles traveled User Can Query Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories a...

Page 23: ...fety precautions 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 periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons such as damage to the primary cord plug blades housing output jacks or other parts In the event s...

Page 24: ...eturn Authorization 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H products purchased from an Authorized M T H Train Merchant are covered by this warranty See our website at or call 1 888 640 3700 to identify an Authorized M T H Train Merchant near you M T H products are warrantied for one year from t...

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