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Premier FF-2 
Electric Engine

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any traditional
O-72 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 19 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Содержание Premier FF-2 Electric Engine

Страница 1: ...e on any traditional O 72 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 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE ...

Страница 2: ...essories or stalled trains may overheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is intended for indoor use Do not use if water is present Serious injury or fatality may result l l l l Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord plug switches buttons or case Table of Contents Set Up Checklist 3 Lubrication 3 Checking The Battery 3 Basic Operation 4 Activating Features 4 Proto S...

Страница 3: ...ow the lubrication points marked L in Fig 1 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Lubricate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L Figure 1 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive DO NOT OVER OIL Checking The Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating ...

Страница 4: ...ed The engine will maintain 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 button To turn the bell off press and release the Bell button again The bell will continue to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to ...

Страница 5: ... volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Proto Sound 2 0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2 Manual Volume Adjustment Knob ...

Страница 6: ...l you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly Proto Sound 2 0 Operating Instructions Timing Chart Total Time Lapse 1 Seconds Press Horn Short Firm Sec Pause Sec Pause Press Bell Short Firm Press Bell Short Firm Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Feature to Be Activated Button C...

Страница 7: ...as disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of PSA After about 30 seconds press the Direction button again to trigger the third PSA sequence Again after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction ...

Страница 8: ...not be active when you run PSA in Proto Sound 2 0 PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the PSA the engine will depart in the next direction of travel as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral This locomotive is equipped with one or more coil wound Proto Couplers for remote uncoupling a...

Страница 9: ...n the run Because the engine will run more slowly at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with speed control off to avoid high speed derailments When speed control is off the volume will drop to allow for better low voltage operation To turn speed control on and off put the engine in neutral then q...

Страница 10: ...irection Lock Two Horn Blasts Repeat to Return to Normal Condition indicates change is made To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell button allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Two horn blasts will indicate that t...

Страница 11: ...o move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the chassis screws as seen in Figure 3 and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phillips motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks see Fig 3 3 Once the motor mount screw has be...

Страница 12: ...d with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid and a clean rag or denatured not rubbing alcohol Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails Thereafter keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires C...

Страница 13: ...head screwdriver to pry away any remains 2 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 3 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating 4 Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove Use a razor blad...

Страница 14: ... high enough for the lights to shine brightly and the engine to move steadily for 15 minutes 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 neutral with track voltage at 10 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the battery can fully recharge if your engine has a smok...

Страница 15: ...Premier FF 2 Locomotive 15 Disconnect Battery And Slide Out Of Bracket Figure 8 Removing The Battery Battery Charger Port Figure 7 Battery Charger Port ...

Страница 16: ...lumbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Troubleshooting Proto Sound 2 0 Problems Starting Up Horn Bell Coupler Remedy Remedy Remedy Remedy Remedy When I first turn the power on the engine will not begin to run I have to turn the throttle off and then on again to get the engine to operate When I press the whistle button the bell comes on instead I can t get the horn to blow when I press the whi...

Страница 17: ...ed 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 too high Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the volume Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged See the Self Charging Battery Ba...

Страница 18: ...stic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever PSA is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the PSA sequences PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because PSA must control various effects in each sequence Proto Sound 2 0 takes control of...

Страница 19: ...d 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 Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Li onel 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 Lio...

Страница 20: ...h Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch Operation Public Address like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation Proto Cast Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive speaker during operation Proto Doppler Sound Effects Set Up Users can config...

Страница 21: ...ight bulbs pick up rollers batteries smoke unit wicks and traction tires We wi ll repair or replace at our option the defective part without charge for the parts or labor if the item is returned to an Authorized M T H Service Center or M T H Electric Trains within one year of the original date of purchase This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care handling or use Transportation c...

Страница 22: ...1 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC SAGINAW 989 793 4753 TREASURED TOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA 716 652 5718 DAVIS ELECTRONICS MILFORD 513 831 6425 RICK S TOY TRAINS TOLEDO 419 478 0171 BUSSINGER TRAINS AMBLER 215 628 2366 FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY FAIRCHANCE 724 564 7817 THE STATION NEWCUMBERLAND 717 774 7096 TOBY TYLER S HOBBY CENTER PITTSBURGH 412 653 5030 TOBY TYLER PITTSBURGH...

Страница 23: ... SANTA ROSA 707 537 6586 CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY COLORADO SPRINGS 719 634 4616 MIZELL TRAINS WESTMINSTER 303 429 4811 NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY MANCHESTER 860 646 0610 HOLLYWOOD STATION HOLLYWOOD 954 921 2700 DEPOT HOBBY SHOP LAKE WORTH 561 585 1982 READY TO ROLL MIAMI 305 688 8868 FRANK S TRAINS HOBBIES OLDSMAR 813 855 1041 COLONIAL PHOTO HOBBY ORLANDO 407 841 1485 WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES PLANTATION ...

Страница 24: ...NY 201 955 6200 J B TRAINS INC MAPLESHADE 856 414 0092 HOBBY SHOP MATAWAN 732 583 0505 HOBBYMASTERS INC RED BANK 732 842 6020 RIDGEFIELD HOBBY RIDGEFIELD 201 943 2636 TOM S MODEL TRAINS SCOTCH PLAINS 908 322 6122 TRAINS THINGS TRENTON 609 883 8790 COAST TRAINS AND COLLECTIBLES WALL 732 556 9005 HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT WILDWOOD 609 522 2379 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA 716 652 5718 NASSAU HOBBY...

Страница 25: ...Y CENTER PITTSBURGH 412 653 5030 WILCOX GREENHOUSE NURSERY TITUSVILLE 814 827 3823 EMERALD TRAIN HOBBY GREENWOOD 864 223 2247 MODEL RAILROAD HOBBY SHOP MEMPHIS 901 384 6500 HOBBY TIME AMARILLO 806 352 9660 RIVERVIEW TRAINS ANGLETON 979 848 3895 GREAT TRAINS HOBBIES LONGVIEW 903 757 2720 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS LOCUST GROVE 540 854 8955 TRAIN DEPOT MANASSAS 703 335 2216 CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES MIDLOTHIAN ...

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