M.T.H. Premier E33 Electric Engine, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...rmers 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...

Page 2: ...Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults 22 OIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 23 TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 24 LIGHT BULB REMOVAL REPLACEMENT 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING Proto Sound PROBLE...

Page 3: ...on 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 is designed to...

Page 4: ...nit that contains the standard forward neutral reverse states found on most reverse units However as described earlier when power is first applied to the track the reverse unit begins in RESET or what...

Page 5: ...igure or change your 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 e...

Page 6: ...he whistle 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 transfo...

Page 7: ...ch toward the direction of the coupler you want to make active NEUTRAL ACTIVATED CAB CHATTER SOUNDS Whenever your electric locomotive is parked in Neutral randomly played Cab Chatter sound effects wil...

Page 8: ...sings 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 to a stop or that the sounds stop befor...

Page 9: ...lifetime The 6 cell NiCad is NOT recommended for use with Proto Sound applications If you notice that the sounds seem distorted or garbled at low voltages or become immediately silent when power from...

Page 10: ...sounds while your engine is 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 S...

Page 11: ...ackground Noise STOP d Bell Horn Whistle Direction 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 Pr...

Page 12: ...it is armed You 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...

Page 13: ...former throttle to cycle the engine from forward into neutral If the throttle was at 14 volts or higher the squeaking brakes sound will play Once the engine is stopped the throttle must be turned on t...

Page 14: ...he engine into forward FYS confirms it has entered forward by playing the sound of the freight car door closing Within two seconds the whistle will sound two short blasts three if entering reverse and...

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

Page 16: ...ttle OFF and 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 previous d...

Page 17: ...ws you to control the volume level of the engine sounds remotely from the transformer Turning the volume adjustment knob one direction will increase the volume Turning it the opposite directions will...

Page 18: ...ance 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 times and you will hear a cla...

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

Page 20: ...re 10 allows you to turn the operation of the ProtoCoupler on or off When OFF the coupler will not arm or fire from Neutral To use cycle to Reset Feature 10 and press the Horn Whistle button The engin...

Page 21: ...8 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 Feature 28 and press the Horn Whistle button The engine will play a series of...

Page 22: ...forward Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults Reset Feature 18 3 Clanks 3 Clinks Reset Feature 18 is the most powerful of the Reset features available Using Reset Feature 18 allows you...

Page 23: ...hassis as seen in Fig 9 on the following page After removing the screws lift the body away from the chassis and lay the body next to the chassis Next remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscre...

Page 24: ...act as well as poor traction especially on elevated track sections Finally dirt and oil build up can prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Your locomo...

Page 25: ...ind it useful to use two small flatblade screwdrivers to assist you in stretching the tire over the wheel Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it over the wheel If a twist occurs the...

Page 26: ...can be easily removed from their lampholders should the bulbs expire To remove the bulb follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication section on the proceeding pages Once the cab has...

Page 27: ...ton is depressed fully the Proto Sound 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...

Page 28: ...ollow the unlocking procedures in the Lockout Section The engine won t lock out into Forward Neutral or Reverse even after the short horn blast sounds You are waiting too long to turn the throttle bac...

Page 29: ...d This will guarantee that the system check will have been started since the startup sounds take longer than 2 2 seconds to play If the problem persists we recommend that you operate the throttle with...

Page 30: ...e whistle and bell buttons has no affect Because FYS must control various effects in each FYS event the bell and whistle functions are disabled until either the FYS events have been completed or the e...

Page 31: ...v 90 Watt 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...

Page 32: ...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 und...

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