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Premier  SD90 MAC Diesel Engine

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

(3V PS-2)

(Proto-Scale 3-2)

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any 
traditional O-42.H.’s RealTrax® or 
ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular 
track. It is also compatible with most 
standard AC transformers.  (See page 
24 for a complete list of  compatible 
transformers and wiring instructions.)

Freight Yard Sound

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Summary of Contents for Premier SD90

Page 1: ...engine will operate on any traditional O 42 H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 24 for a complete list of compatib...

Page 2: ...of age M T H recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 16 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING Wh...

Page 3: ...L in Fig 1 Do 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...

Page 4: ...e not to add smoke fluid or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the OFF position fully Counter Clockwise position Failure...

Page 5: ...o configure the locomotive for 2 Rail track operation please do the following 1 Remove the center rail pickup roller assemblies 2 Change the power input from 3 Rail to 2 Rail as seen in figure Premier...

Page 6: ...y shown in Figure 5 the DCS Polarity switch should be towards the front of the locomotive Premier SD90MAC Diesel Engine with PS 2 and Proto Scale 3 2 6 Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polarity Changing...

Page 7: ...in 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 release the Bell b...

Page 8: ...nds 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 Premier SD90MAC Diesel Engine wi...

Page 9: ...Bells 1 Whistle Horn 5 Bells From Neutral Only Freight Yard Sounds FYS or Passenger Station Announcements PSA Your engine is equipped with a sound package of either freight yard or passenger station s...

Page 10: ...voltage level 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 au...

Page 11: ...e in neutral 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 th...

Page 12: ...orn whistle blasts 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 Brak...

Page 13: ...ditional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Follow the greasing instructions below for each gear box 1 Remove the Roller Pickup Assembly only if necessary for y...

Page 14: ...ene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid or denatured not rubbing alcohol...

Page 15: ...You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 5 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the ti...

Page 16: ...ce the body is removed locate the burned out light bulb s Carefully remove bulb s from mounting Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly f...

Page 17: ...cial port under the engine to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the track Replace If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge it is time to replace the ba...

Page 18: ...amount of smoke produced turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to increase the amount of smoke or counter clockwise to reduce the amount se Figure 3 If you choose not to add smoke fluid or hav...

Page 19: ...s chassis See Figure 5 remove the smoke unit inspection cover see Figure 8 After removing the inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and...

Page 20: ...l 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 Wh...

Page 21: ...ne 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 vo...

Page 22: ...ects can be as 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 PSAseq...

Page 23: ...y 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 actio...

Page 24: ...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 Left Terminal...

Page 25: ...roto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC operational comma...

Page 26: ...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...

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