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Table of  Contents
Set Up Checklist

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Locomotive Coupler Installation.......................................3
Lubrication........................................................................ 5
Priming The Smoke Unit.................................................. 5
Checking the Battery........................................................ 6
Placing The Engine On The Track.....................................6
Installing the Locomotive Pilot Details.............................7

Basic Operation

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Activating Features Using DC Power............................... 8
Using DCS with DC Power............................................... 9
DCS Polarity Switch..........................................................10 
Activating Features Using AC Power................................11

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

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Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features...

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Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)............................................... 13
Proto-Coupler Operation................................................... 14
Speed Control.................................................................... 15
Locking Locomotive Into A Direction.............................. 16
Reset To Factory Default.................................................. 16
Automatic Sound Effects.................................................. 16

Maintenance

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Lubricating and Greasing Instructions.............................. 17
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions.............................18
Light Bulb Replacement Instructions................................ 19
Self Charging Battery Back-Up........................................ 21
ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation............................. ............. 23
Installing the Fixed Locomotive Pilot............................... 24
Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems.................. 26
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart................... 29
Additional Features Accessible With The DCS System.... 31
Service & Warranty Information....................................... 32
Limited One-Year Warranty...............................................32

CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 10 years 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:

 When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

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M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment 

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 such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until 
properly repaired.

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Do not operate your layout unattended.  Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

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This train set is intended for indoor use.  Do not use if water is present.   Serious injury or fatality may result.

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Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.

Summary of Contents for DASH-8 DIESEL ENGINE

Page 1: ...ting the locomotive in inclement weather and strongly suggests that it not be left out in the elements The locomotive will negotiate an R1 G Gauge curve track or switch when the pilots are mounted to...

Page 2: ...ranty Information 32 Limited One Year Warranty 32 CAUTION ELECTRICALLY OPERA TED PRODUCT Not recommended for children under 10 years of age M T H recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 16...

Page 3: ...G Gauge couplers an MTH Remote Control Proto Coupler an MTH hook loop coupler or a 1 32nd Kadee coupler For your convenience the MTH Proto Coupler and the hook loop couplers have been included with y...

Page 4: ...sition B the knuckle pin must be cut off as shown in Fig 4 The coupler pin has been scored so that it can be easily cut off with a pair of snippers The Hook and Loop coupler mounts to the truck in the...

Page 5: ...s If you choose not to add the fluid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free rotate the smoke unit knob located inside the cab front door see Fig 7 to the off position rotate coun...

Page 6: ...r locomotive packaging This cap should be inserted on the smoke stack to prevent moisture from entering the smoke unit chamber Ensure that the smoke unit is turned off when the cap is in place Figure...

Page 7: ...Pilot Detail Parts A separately supplied snow plow can be snapped onto the leading locomotive pilot Before snapping the snow plow in place insert the brake hoses into the pilot as seen in Figure 10 Fi...

Page 8: ...ure the engine will maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to slow down or speed up the locomotive This feature works very similarly to the cruise control sy...

Page 9: ...command control environment User s can remotely access hundreds of features inside each RailKing One Gauge locomotive with the wireless remote control Digital signaling and an easy to use interface ma...

Page 10: ...auge One Engine and will have the MTH engine operating in the same direction as the other engine s DCS Mode In the DCS mode using AC or DC The control electronics is expecting the DCS signal on the hi...

Page 11: ...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 but...

Page 12: ...tions for Proto Sound 2 0 RailKing One Gauge locomotives when operated with AC output transfomrers in conventional mode only Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remo...

Page 13: ...ss Press the Direction button once to stop the engine This will trigger the first sequence of FYS The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction butt...

Page 14: ...will not be active when you run FYS in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS the engine w...

Page 15: ...the engine s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward It is also affected by the addition or releasing of cars while on the run Because the engine will run more slow...

Page 16: ...will indicate that the engine has made the change The engine will not change direction including going into neutral until you repeat the 1 horn 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal conditio...

Page 17: ...follow the lubrication points marked L in Fig 13 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional...

Page 18: ...from the groove in the drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 3 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwd...

Page 19: ...the M T H Parts Department order online www mth railking com e mail parts mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 FAX 410 381 6122 To Remove The Body From The Chassis...

Page 20: ...he body from the chassis to expose the light and smoke unit harnesses There are wire harnesses that connect lights inside the locomotive body that must be removed before the body can be completely sep...

Page 21: ...ee of the housing Push the new bulb into place and reconnect the wires Self Charging Battery Back Up The special NiCad AAself charging batteries recharge continuously during train operation and should...

Page 22: ...utes 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 Leave the engine in neu...

Page 23: ...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 inside the door on the front of the cab see Fi...

Page 24: ...parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M T H Parts Department order online www mth railking com e mail parts mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbi...

Page 25: ...ing pilot has been removed slide the fixed pilot into position between the truck and the chassis The pilot will seat itself onto a set of screw bosses as seen in Figure 29 Once in place use the screws...

Page 26: ...e When I press the whistle horn button the bell comes on instead I can t get the horn to blow when I press the whistle button I can t get the bell to ring when I press the bell button The bell won t w...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is pr...

Page 29: ...ic Electronic Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Proto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and...

Page 30: ...Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Standard Lionel KW A or B U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel MW Outside Track Terminal Inside Track Terminal 5 16v 50V A Electronic Lionel RS 1 Red...

Page 31: ...tops 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 lights a...

Page 32: ...gardless 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 b...

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