Starting Up
Horn
Bell
Solution
Solution
Solution
Only my headlight comes on, nothing
else.
When I first turn the power on, the
engine will not begin to run.
The engine will not start after I press the
Direction button.
I can't get the horn to blow when I press
the Horn button.
I can't get the bell to ring when I press
the bell button.
You may be pressing the button too quickly.
Try pressing the Horn button more slowly,
taking approximately one full second to fully
depress the button.
You may be pressing the button too quickly.
Try pressing the bell button more slowly,
taking approximately one full second to fully
depress the button.
This is normal behavior. The super capacitors
are charging and this will take between 1-20
seconds. (see page 8 for more details)
This is normal behavior. To prevent accidental
®
high-speed start-ups, Proto-Sound 3.0 is
programmed to start up in neutral anytime
track power has been turned off for several
seconds. See the “Basic Operation” section
for more details.
You may not be sending enough power to the
track to power the engine. Rotate throttle
clockwise to increase track power.
Coupler
Solution
When I try to fire the coupler, PFA starts.
The Proto-Coupler™ won't let the engine
uncouple on the fly.
The coupler does not fire or stay
coupled.
You are waiting too long between Horn button
presses. See the timing instructions located
at the beginning of the "Proto-Sound® 3.0
Operating Instructions" section.
Try lubricating the coupler knuckle and rivet
with a dry graphite lubricant.
The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wipe with
denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and
let dry.
Cab Chatter
Solution
Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds
don't play.
Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at random
intervals.
Although Proto-Sound® 3.0 has been designed 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; service@mth-
railking.com, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).
Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 3.0 Problems
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