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RKS FP-45 Diesel Engine

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

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Summary of Contents for Rail King RKS FP-45 Diesel Engine

Page 1: ...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 22 for a complete list of com...

Page 2: ...10 16 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should b...

Page 3: ...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 has run do...

Page 4: ...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 switch to the OFF position Failure either to add fluid to the smoke un...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...de 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 RKS FP 45 Diesel Engine with PS 2 6 Fi...

Page 7: ...her than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly RKS FP 45...

Page 8: ...se the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Horn Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FYS PSA sequence is complete After waiting about 3...

Page 9: ...n you run FYS PSA in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS PSA the engine will depart...

Page 10: ...by the addition or releasing of cars while on the run Because the engine will run more slowly at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to...

Page 11: ...urrently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell button allowing approximately second...

Page 12: ...the gears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the body mount screws as seen in Figure 5 and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the tr...

Page 13: ...hich can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab...

Page 14: ...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 u...

Page 15: ...g Instructions section on pg 12 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 wire harness...

Page 16: ...aced Test Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 10 12 volts high enough for the lights to shine brightly for 15 minutes Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minu...

Page 17: ...To adjust the 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 smok...

Page 18: ...e 5 remove the smoke unit inspection cover see Figure 9 After removing the inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be...

Page 19: ...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 When I press th...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...listic 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 PSA sequences FYS PSA is...

Page 22: ...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 Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electron...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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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