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RailKing Crusader Operating Manual

Table Of Contents

QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models)

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PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT 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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Whistle Operation

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Bell Operation

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ProtoCoupler™ Operation

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Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds

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Squeaking Brake Sounds

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Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds

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Passenger Station Sounds (PFA)

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Activating and Triggering Passenger Sounds

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Tips On Using PFA Features

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Special Reverse Unit Options

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Self-Charging Battery Backup System

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Replacing The ProtoSound® Battery

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ProtoSound® Volume Adjustment

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USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS®

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Setting The Engine Volume

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Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation

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Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation

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Programming For ProtoCoupler™ Operation

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Adjusting Chuff Rate

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Programming For PFA Operation

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Activating Remote Lockout Control

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ResettingAll ProtoSound® Options To Factory Default

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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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SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

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HOW TO GET SERVICE 

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

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Содержание Crusader

Страница 1: ...otive and tender are equipped with either an electronic whistle or the ProtoSound digital sound and train control system which contains several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate Each...

Страница 2: ...Battery Backup System 17 Replacing The ProtoSound Battery 17 ProtoSound Volume Adjustment 18 USING RESET TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS 19 Setting The Engine Volume 20 Programming For Squeaking Brake Operati...

Страница 3: ...se units function by using forward neutral and reverse states that are entered each time the throttle is turned on and off or by using the transformer direction switch if so equipped The reverse unit...

Страница 4: ...coat the interior engine components When the smoke output begins to diminish while running the engine an additional 10 15 drops of smoke fluid should be added or the smoke unit switch should be turne...

Страница 5: ...e 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 ProtoSound it...

Страница 6: ...tures 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 normally in all the direction states of forward...

Страница 7: ...istle button The bell should begin chiming To turn the bell off press the whistle button again If you want to keep the bell on while running the engine simply interrupt the power with the transformer...

Страница 8: ...m intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring sequences While the sounds are selected to play randomly by the microprocessor there is no guarantee that you won t hear the same sound repeated twice or...

Страница 9: ...n the engine and turn the throttle off quickly the brake sounds will likely continue playing even though the engine has come to a complete stop This annoying effect can be eliminated by simply practic...

Страница 10: ...parked in 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...

Страница 11: ...OR 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...

Страница 12: ...f the bell ringing simply press and release the bell button If you were in neutral interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state either forward or reverse Note the PFA will on...

Страница 13: ...Passenger Station in the same direction as it arrived The following operator controlled Events control the PFA s actions and sounds Note The direction states shown assume the PFA is entered from forwa...

Страница 14: ...ir releases This is followed approximately two seconds later by a Boarding Announcement message and continued Passenger Station sounds Conductor highlights such as Welcome aboard and Tickets please wi...

Страница 15: ...equipped with an PFA programmed Proto Sound module If the second engine isn t equipped with PFA the only thing to remember is that you not to turn up the transformer throttle very high when entering...

Страница 16: ...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 17: ...found in most convenience stores The 6 cell NiCad is NOT recommended for use with Proto Sound applications The battery is continually charged from the track when power is applied and should last for...

Страница 18: ...you to control the volume level of the engine sounds remotely from the transformer Turning the volume adjustment knob clockwise will increase the volume and counterclockwise will lower the volume of a...

Страница 19: ...imes After the second advance you will hear two clinks indicating that the computer is now in Feature 2 Advance the throttle again and you will hear three clinks for Feature 3 Advance it two more time...

Страница 20: ...45 allows you to determine if and how the Squeaking Brakes recording will be activated To use cycle to Reset 45 and press the Horn Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates...

Страница 21: ...e 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 Horn Whistle button...

Страница 22: ...the throttle until the engine just stalls and press WST HRN You will hear a double bell This is the motor speed where the chuff will begin 6 Raise the throttle until the engine is running at the speed...

Страница 23: ...ON When the desired setting is reached lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults Reset Feature 18 3 Clanks...

Страница 24: ...ets all reset features back to the default setting For Option 1 press the horn whistle button once after you have heard the 3 clanks and 3 clinks this will reset all the reset features except reset 27...

Страница 25: ...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 boiler must be removed from the...

Страница 26: ...flanged drivers While these tires are extremely durable and long lasting there may arise a time where they will need to be replaced Should this occur you will need to remove the side rods from the wh...

Страница 27: ...ove properly Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT The locomotive headlight is controlled by the track voltage and will glow with greater intensity de...

Страница 28: ...is 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 pres...

Страница 29: ...even after the short whistle blast sounds You are waiting too long to turn the throttle back on after the short whistle blast sounds The power must be turned back on immediately after the short whistl...

Страница 30: ...ill 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 that you operate the throttle with a slo...

Страница 31: ...a sound can occasionally be repeated one or more times Once in PFA the engine never goes in reverse So that the passenger station sound effects and operation is as realistic as possible ProtoSounds di...

Страница 32: ...transformer whistle button until you hear a soft warbled bell sound RESET OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS CLINKS 6 Engine Volume Full Volume 1 Clank 1 Clink 10 Coupler ON OFF Coupler ON 2 Clanks 0 Clinks 18...

Страница 33: ...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 Sta...

Страница 34: ...han capable of operating on O 27 curves and switches you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the Crusader through O 27 switches Should this o...

Страница 35: ...mended 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 ris...

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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