16 RailKing PCC Street Car
Test:
Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 10-12 volts (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
smoke unit, be sure it is
turned off).
•
Use M.T.H.'s battery
recharger (sold separately)
that plugs into a wall outlet and a special port under the engine to recharge the
battery overnight without leaving it on the track.
Replace
: If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, it is
time to replace the battery. Available through M.T.H. Parts. A standard 9v alkaline
battery can be substituted until your replacement arrives, but since alkaline batteries
cannot be recharged, it will eventually wear down. Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery.
Proto-Sound 2.0
Battery Charging Port
Figure 6
Unhook Wires, Remove
and Replace Battery
Figure 5
