M.T.H. Premier Dash 8 3V PS-2, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...e track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 24 for a complete list of compatible transformers...

Page 2: ...following patents 6 019 289 6 280 278 6 281 606 6 291 263 6 457 681 6 491 263 6 604 641 6 619 594 6 624 537 6 655 640 2008 M T H Electric Trains Columbia MD 21046 CAUTION ELECTRIC TOY WARNING When us...

Page 3: ...ly a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charg...

Page 4: ...e unit by turning the smoke unit control to the OFF position fully Counter Clockwise position Failure either to add fluid to the smoke unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element...

Page 5: ...e the locomotive for 2 Rail track operation please do the following 1 Remove the center rail pickup roller assemblies 2 Change the power input from 3 Rail to 2 Rail as seen in the figure below Premier...

Page 6: ...nal Failing to properly configure the polarity for 2 rail operations will result in the locomotive starting in reverse instead of forward or not receiving the DCS signal Should this occur it is not ne...

Page 7: ...ain 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 press and release the Bell...

Page 8: ...de by this engine turn the master volume control located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Premier U30C Diesel Engine with PS 2 and Pr...

Page 9: ...A quickly but firmly tap the Bell button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn Whistle button while the engine is moving Tap the buttons quickly but allow approximately second between each press P...

Page 10: ...voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the FYS PSA Otherwise the engine without FYS PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be au...

Page 11: ...in neutral then quickly tap the transformer s horn whistle button one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat the...

Page 12: ...rn whistle blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change Automatic Sounds Certain Proto Sound 2 0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions Squealing Brake...

Page 13: ...s greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Remove the two grease port screws two per gearbox Use a grease tube d...

Page 14: ...nce Kit 30 50010 or denatured not rubbing alcohol and a clean rag Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rail...

Page 15: ...ay any remains 4 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 5 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the...

Page 16: ...rned out light bulb s Carefully remove bulb s from mounting Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M T H Parts department Order...

Page 17: ...ge 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...

Page 18: ...fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components To adjust the amount of smoke produced turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to increase the amount of smoke or counter clockwise to r...

Page 19: ...f it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M T H Parts Department Order online www mth railking com e...

Page 20: ...ress the bell button The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or sta...

Page 21: ...e is locked 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 vol...

Page 22: ...cts can be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS PSA is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS PSAsequ...

Page 23: ...Stop Single button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined action...

Page 24: ...l 1063 Lionel LW Powermaster U A U A U A 8 17v 8 18v 8 18v 60 Watt 75 Watt 135VA Standard Standard Electronic All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Termin...

Page 25: ...Proto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC operational comm...

Page 26: ...refully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes...