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RailKing Crusader Operating Manual

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QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models)

PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION

PROTOSOUNDS®

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models)

Whistle Operation

Bell Operation

ProtoCoupler™ Operation

Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds

Squeaking Brake Sounds

Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds

Passenger Station Sounds (PFA)

Activating and Triggering Passenger Sounds

Tips On Using PFA Features

Special Reverse Unit Options

Self-Charging Battery Backup System

Replacing The ProtoSound® Battery

ProtoSound® Volume Adjustment

USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS®

Setting The Engine Volume

Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation

Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation

Programming For ProtoCoupler™ Operation

Adjusting Chuff Rate

Programming For PFA Operation

Activating Remote Lockout Control

ResettingAll ProtoSound® Options To Factory Default

OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROTOSOUND®

PROBLEMS

ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart

Transformer Wiring Chart

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

HOW TO GET SERVICE

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for Crusader

Page 1: ...otive and tender are equipped with either an electronic whistle or the ProtoSound digital sound and train control system which contains several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate Each...

Page 2: ...Battery Backup System 17 Replacing The ProtoSound Battery 17 ProtoSound Volume Adjustment 18 USING RESET TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS 19 Setting The Engine Volume 20 Programming For Squeaking Brake Operati...

Page 3: ...se units function by using forward neutral and reverse states that are entered each time the throttle is turned on and off or by using the transformer direction switch if so equipped The reverse unit...

Page 4: ...coat the interior engine components When the smoke output begins to diminish while running the engine an additional 10 15 drops of smoke fluid should be added or the smoke unit switch should be turne...

Page 5: ...e reverse unit begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state Power must be interrupted again to get the locomotive to enter the forward state It is this first RESET state that gives ProtoSound it...

Page 6: ...tures simply leave RESET and wait 2 2 seconds before interrupting the power to put the engine in forward After you leave RESET your engine will operate normally in all the direction states of forward...

Page 7: ...istle button The bell should begin chiming To turn the bell off press the whistle button again If you want to keep the bell on while running the engine simply interrupt the power with the transformer...

Page 8: ...m intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring sequences While the sounds are selected to play randomly by the microprocessor there is no guarantee that you won t hear the same sound repeated twice or...

Page 9: ...n the engine and turn the throttle off quickly the brake sounds will likely continue playing even though the engine has come to a complete stop This annoying effect can be eliminated by simply practic...

Page 10: ...parked in the Neutral State No additional wires or modifications are needed to enjoy these amazing sound effects The sounds themselves are randomly shuffled by the Proto Sound computer This gives the...

Page 11: ...OR Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral It Will Continue to Play More Background Noises d Bell Horn Whistle Direction OR Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral You...

Page 12: ...f the bell ringing simply press and release the bell button If you were in neutral interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state either forward or reverse Note the PFA will on...

Page 13: ...Passenger Station in the same direction as it arrived The following operator controlled Events control the PFA s actions and sounds Note The direction states shown assume the PFA is entered from forwa...

Page 14: ...ir releases This is followed approximately two seconds later by a Boarding Announcement message and continued Passenger Station sounds Conductor highlights such as Welcome aboard and Tickets please wi...

Page 15: ...equipped with an PFA programmed Proto Sound module If the second engine isn t equipped with PFA the only thing to remember is that you not to turn up the transformer throttle very high when entering...

Page 16: ...the throttle OFF then release the horn whistle button After 2 seconds you will hear a short whistle blast IMMEDIATELY turn the throttle back on The engine is now locked and will continue in the previo...

Page 17: ...found in most convenience stores The 6 cell NiCad is NOT recommended for use with Proto Sound applications The battery is continually charged from the track when power is applied and should last for...

Page 18: ...you to control the volume level of the engine sounds remotely from the transformer Turning the volume adjustment knob clockwise will increase the volume and counterclockwise will lower the volume of a...

Page 19: ...imes After the second advance you will hear two clinks indicating that the computer is now in Feature 2 Advance the throttle again and you will hear three clinks for Feature 3 Advance it two more time...

Page 20: ...45 allows you to determine if and how the Squeaking Brakes recording will be activated To use cycle to Reset 45 and press the Horn Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates...

Page 21: ...e 10 2 Clanks Reset 10 allows you to turn the operation of the Proto Coupler on or off When OFF the coupler will not arm or fire from Neutral To use cycle to Reset 10 and press the Horn Whistle button...

Page 22: ...the throttle until the engine just stalls and press WST HRN You will hear a double bell This is the motor speed where the chuff will begin 6 Raise the throttle until the engine is running at the speed...

Page 23: ...ON When the desired setting is reached lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults Reset Feature 18 3 Clanks...

Page 24: ...ets all reset features back to the default setting For Option 1 press the horn whistle button once after you have heard the 3 clanks and 3 clinks this will reset all the reset features except reset 27...

Page 25: ...operation or one year whichever comes first Grease can be added by inserting grease into the gear box inside the locomotive chassis In order to access the gear box the boiler must be removed from the...

Page 26: ...flanged drivers While these tires are extremely durable and long lasting there may arise a time where they will need to be replaced Should this occur you will need to remove the side rods from the wh...

Page 27: ...ove properly Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT The locomotive headlight is controlled by the track voltage and will glow with greater intensity de...

Page 28: ...is depressed fully the ProtoSound circuit may not recognize the signal Try pressing the whistle button slower taking approximately 1 second to fully depress the button BELL PROBLEMS REMEDY When I pres...

Page 29: ...even after the short whistle blast sounds You are waiting too long to turn the throttle back on after the short whistle blast sounds The power must be turned back on immediately after the short whistl...

Page 30: ...ill guarantee that the system check will have been completed since the startup sounds take longer than 2 2 seconds to play If the problem persists we recommend that you operate the throttle with a slo...

Page 31: ...a sound can occasionally be repeated one or more times Once in PFA the engine never goes in reverse So that the passenger station sound effects and operation is as realistic as possible ProtoSounds di...

Page 32: ...transformer whistle button until you hear a soft warbled bell sound RESET OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS CLINKS 6 Engine Volume Full Volume 1 Clank 1 Clink 10 Coupler ON OFF Coupler ON 2 Clanks 0 Clinks 18...

Page 33: ...Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard 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 Sta...

Page 34: ...han capable of operating on O 27 curves and switches you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the Crusader through O 27 switches Should this o...

Page 35: ...mended for children under ten years of age without adult supervision MTH recommends parents examine the toy transformer used to power this device periodically for conditions that may result in the ris...

Page 36: ...one number a copy of your sales receipt the Return Authorization number and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs Please include the description regardless of wh...

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