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MTH GP38-2 DIESEL ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains GP38-2 diesel
locomotive.  This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous GP38-2 locomotive
measures over 15” in length and weighs almost 5 pounds.  Despite its scale
size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-31 3-rail track with most
compatible AC transformer, (see page 31 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely compatible with
most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.

The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple and 
fun to operate.  Each feature is described among the following pages which
should be read before the engine is operated.  For those of you who can’t
wait to get started, the 

Quick Start Operating  Instructions

, found on page

3, should be read so that you understand the basics of the operating system.  
Please note that some features are only found in the ProtoSound® equipped
engines and are marked as such.  

Содержание GP38-2 DIESEL ENGINE

Страница 1: ...compatible transformers and wiring instructions and is completely compatible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features t...

Страница 2: ...m 16 Replacing The ProtoSound Battery 16 Manual ProtoSound Volume Adjustment 17 USING RESET TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS 18 Entering RESET Options 18 Remotely Setting The Engine Volume 19 Programming For Sq...

Страница 3: ...ormer direction switch if so equipped The reverse unit is designed to ignore dirty track dead spots on switches or minor short circuits without disrupting the engine operation even at slow prototypica...

Страница 4: ...o the track the 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...

Страница 5: ...locomotive using any of these programmable features 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 n...

Страница 6: ...or reverse PROTO COUPLER OPERATION Your GP38 2 ProtoSound equipped locomotive is equipped with two coil wound ProtoCouplers for remote uncoupling action Because the ProtoCoupler is controlled through...

Страница 7: ...at random intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring sequences though there is no guarantee that you won t hear the same message repeated two or more times SQUEAKING BRAKE SOUNDS Proto Sound equipp...

Страница 8: ...f an engine slowing down for curves crossings or coming to a stop at a station side track or switch yard However you may find that your engine continues to play the brake sounds once your engine comes...

Страница 9: ...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 system the...

Страница 10: ...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 Wi...

Страница 11: ...cannot interrupt the power twice to enter another direction and still have the FYS active You can now trigger the sounds to begin playing when you next enter Neutral Option 2 If you do not have a Z 4...

Страница 12: ...throttle was at 14 volts or higher the squeaking brakes sound will play Once the engine is stopped the throttle must be turned on to keep it in the neutral state Note Failure to turn the throttle bac...

Страница 13: ...the engine will begin moving in forward with the bell continuing to ring A few seconds later the bell will turn off and the engine will resume normal operation Note When entering Event 4 it is importa...

Страница 14: ...is equipped with an FYS programmed Proto Sound module If the second engine isn t equipped with FYS the only thing to remember is not to turn up the transformer throttle very high when entering Reverse...

Страница 15: ...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...

Страница 16: ...Proto Sound battery located in the tender body is a special NiCad 7 cell 8 4v battery NOT the 6 cell 7 2v battery found in most convenience stores The battery is continually charged from the track whe...

Страница 17: ...ig 4 below allows you to control all the sounds in the system and a remote control RESET option Option 6 allows you to control the volume level of the engine chuff sounds remotely from the transformer...

Страница 18: ...vanced In addition there are special sounds to tell you what RESET position you are in For example if you want to select Feature 2 you put the engine in RESET and move the throttle up and down from fu...

Страница 19: ...45 allows you to determine if and how the Squeaking Brakes recording will be activated To use cycle to Reset 45 and press the Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates the c...

Страница 20: ...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 Whistle button The e...

Страница 21: ...et Feature 28 allows you to turn the operation of the FYS sequence on or off When OFF the FYS will not activate To use cycle to Reset 28 and press the Whistle button The engine will play a series of b...

Страница 22: ...into forward Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults Reset 18 3 Clanks 3 Clinks Reset 18 is the most powerful of the Reset features available Using Reset 18 allows you to override all c...

Страница 23: ...er 50 hours of 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 cab must be remov...

Страница 24: ...rder to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel Figures 5 and 6 identify the screws necessary to remove the body and trucks from the chassis Before the new tire can be installed you must make s...

Страница 25: ...nt tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT 2 and 3 Rail The locomotive s headlights are controlled by constant voltage circuits inside the locomotive body The headl...

Страница 26: ...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 press t...

Страница 27: ...he transformer It sits still with the diesel compressor sounds running The engine is locked out into the Neutral position Follow the unlocking procedures in the Lockout Section The engine won t lock o...

Страница 28: ...startup sounds have completed This will 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 tha...

Страница 29: ...t a sound can occasionally be repeated one or more times Once in FYS the engine never goes in reverse So that the freight yard sound effects and operation is as realistic as possible ProtoSounds disab...

Страница 30: ...the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft warbled bell sound RESET OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS CLINKS 6 Engine Volume Full Volume 1 Clank 1 Clinks 10 Coupler ON OFF Coupler ON 2 Clanks 0 Clink...

Страница 31: ...t 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 St...

Страница 32: ...ollowed including the following Read this and all related manuals transformer power supply locomotive etc thoroughly before using this device This device is not recommended for children under ten year...

Страница 33: ...ill blue Fan shroud grill black black blue left P a r t s Name and Number Part 19 Air Horns blue FC 2100251 19 Air Horns orange FC 2100252 19 Air Horns black FC 2100253 20 Antenna FC 2100254 20 Antenn...

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Страница 35: ...her ID 0000025 57 CV board AG 0000007 w 2 female plugs 58 Volume pot BI 4500008 59 Screw IA 0000003 4 40X6 0mm round head 60 Screw IA 0000005 M2 5X4 0mm round head 61 Bracket IH 0000045 interior light...

Страница 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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