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RailKing Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine

Table of Contents

Set Up

Basic Operation

Throttle

Operation Buttons

Volume Control

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)

Tips on Using FYS

Proto-Coupler

Operation

Speed Control

Lock into a Direction State

Reset to Factory Defaults

Automatic Sounds

Maintenance

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions

Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track

Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement

Smoke Unit Maintenance

Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

Troubleshooting

Compatibility

Transformer Compatibility Chart

Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System

Safety Precautions

Service and Warranty Information

Summary of Contents for Y6b 2-8-8-2

Page 1: ...r 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command...

Page 2: ...ol 8 Lock into a Direction State 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 10 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and Track 11 Locomotive Traction Tir...

Page 3: ...uld lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking Lightly grease the outside idler and drive gears marked G in Fig 3 on page 10 to prevent them from...

Page 4: ...to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral The first direction after neutral upon start up...

Page 5: ...d so there is no need to program features as with original Proto Sound Although the new system is easier to operate than original Proto Sound you should read these instructions thoroughly before using...

Page 6: ...ily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FY...

Page 7: ...the engine to run the FYS Otherwise the engine without FYS will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS cycle If...

Page 8: ...un and the engine will maintain the speed you set While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated you can opt to turn it off This means the engine s speed will fall as...

Page 9: ...3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have assign...

Page 10: ...after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first To access the gear box do the following 1 Turn the engine upside down 2 Remove the body mounting screws to remove the boiler Remove the mo...

Page 11: ...tremely durable you may need to replace them at some point 1 Remove the side rods the rods that connect each drive wheel to the other from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved dri...

Page 12: ...ot to add the fluid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit switch located under the engine body see Fig 5 Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to tu...

Page 13: ...Once the body has been removed rotate the headlight bulb counter clockwise as seen in Figure 7 to remove To replace the fire box light unplug the wires from its harness push the bulb down through the...

Page 14: ...ed Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leavi...

Page 15: ...ered 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 assistan...

Page 16: ...16 RailKing Y6b 2 8 8 2 Steam Engine...

Page 17: ...erate on any traditional O 31 or larger O 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 18 f...

Page 18: ...mpatibility and Wiring Chart Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button so if your transformer does not have its own bell button you should consid...

Page 19: ...ation rates Locomotive Lighting Control Independently controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights and ditch lights Emergency Stop Single button push stops your trains but does not turn o...

Page 20: ...ading operations Locomotive Consist Set up User can determine locomotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Informati...

Page 21: ...utions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer periodi...

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Page 24: ...tacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H prod...

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