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RailKing Dash-8 Operating Manual
Table Of Contents
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION
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PROTOSOUNDS®
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
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Horn Operation
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Bell Operation
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ProtoCoupler™ Operation
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Squeaking Brake Sounds
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Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes
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Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)
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Tips On Using The Freight Yard Sounds
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Self-Recharging Battery Backup System
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Replacing The Battery
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ProtoSound® Volume Adjustment
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USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS®
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Entering RESET Options
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Setting The Engine Volume
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Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller
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Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation
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Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation
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Programming For Cab Chatter Sounds
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Programming For ProtoCoupler™ Operation
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Programming For FYS Operation
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Activating Reverse Unit Lock-Out Control
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Resetting All ProtoSound® Options To Factory Defaults
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Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions
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Locking The Engine Into Forward or Reverse
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Unlocking The Engine
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Locking The Engine Into Neutral
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OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROTOSOUND™
PROBLEMS
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ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart
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Transformer Wiring Chart
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O-27 OPERATION
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SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
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HOW TO GET SERVICE
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WARNING:
When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed 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 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 risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as
damage to the primary or output cord, plug blades, housing or other parts (including proper
functioning of the circuit breaker), and that, in an event such conditions exist, the transformer
should not be used until properly repaired.