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CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.  M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with child ren ages 10 - 16.  
As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.

WARNING:

 When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment 

periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary 
cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts.  In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until 
properly repaired.

Do not operate your layout unattended.  Obstructed accessories 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 fata lity may result.

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Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.

Table of Contents

Set Up Checklis

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Lubrication.............................................................................................3
Checking The Battery.............................................................................3

Basic Operation

.....................................................................................................4

Activating Features.................................................................................4

Placing the Engine on the Track

.........................................................................5

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

........................................................... 6

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....................6
Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)............................................. 7
Speed Control........................................................................................ 9
Locking Locomotive Into A Direction.................................................. 10
Reset To Factory Default.......................................................................10
Automatic Sound Effects....................................................................... 10

Maintenance

.........................................................................................................11

Lubricating and Greasing Instructions...................................................11
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track..................................................12
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions.................................................13
Headlight Replacement Instructions......................................................14
Self Charging Battery Back-Up.............................................................14
Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems.......................................16
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart....................................... 19
Additional Features Accessible Of DCS Remote Control System........ 20
Service & Warranty Information........................................................... 21
Limited One-Year Warranty..................................................................21

Summary of Contents for FA-2 AA

Page 1: ...tibility This engine will operate on any traditional O 31 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transforme...

Page 2: ...oriesorstalledtrainsmayoverheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is intended for indoor use Do not use if water is present Serious injury or fatalitymayresult l l l l Donotoperatetheh...

Page 3: ...low 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 Locomotiv...

Page 4: ...eed 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 pr...

Page 5: ...ase the volume Proto Sound 2 0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2 Manual Proto Sound 2 0 Volume Adjustment Placing The Engine On The Track Place the engine on the track then insert the reverse unit plug...

Page 6: ...ll 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 Char...

Page 7: ...ion button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequen...

Page 8: ...ve the throttle at a high voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the PSA Otherwise the engine without PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since...

Page 9: ...el 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 th...

Page 10: ...Direction 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 whi...

Page 11: ...ichever comes first Follow the greasing instructions below Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the ge...

Page 12: ...out the neoprene traction tires Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene tra...

Page 13: ...r blade or small flathead 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 y...

Page 14: ...and should last for up to five years The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine Depending upon when your engine was built it may need to be charged right out...

Page 15: ...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 thro...

Page 16: ...l won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler PSA starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly When I press the whistle button the bell sounds Reverse the...

Page 17: ...ked 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 s...

Page 18: ...istic 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 t...

Page 19: ...dard 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...

Page 20: ...ch 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 us...

Page 21: ...ght 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...

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