Rail King F40-PH, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ocomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode when used with the DCS Remote Control System sold separately or Conventional mode Conventional operating features are described in the following pages while the DCS operating features are covered in the s...

Page 2: ...r Operation 8 Speed Control 8 Lock into a Direction State 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 10 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and Track 12 Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement 12 Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement 13 Self Charging Battery Back Up 14 Troubleshooting 15 Compatibility 17 Transformer Compatibility Chart 18 Additional Featur...

Page 3: ...to depress the button It will stop when you release the button The horn has four different endings depending on whether you hold the button for less than three seconds three seconds four seconds or five seconds or longer Bell To sound the bell firmly press and release the Bell button To turn the bell off press and release the Bell button again The bell will continue to ring from the time your turn...

Page 4: ...ust the volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located under the engine clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume see Fig 1 Figure 1 Location of the Proto Sound 2 0 Volume Adjustment Knob ...

Page 5: ... so there is no need to program features as with original Proto Sound Although the new system is easier to operate than original Proto Sound you should read these instructions thoroughly before using Proto Sound 2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Proto Sound 2 0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Wh...

Page 6: ...ence of PSA The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete 3 After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of PSA 4 After ...

Page 7: ...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 they cannot be automatically disabled during the PSA cycle If the second engine is an original Proto Sound engine equipped with PSA you may choose to disable it when used in double heading operations so you will not experience competing PSA sounds To disable PSA...

Page 8: ...n grades and around curves much like an automobile cruise control You can add or drop cars on the run and the engine will maintain the speed you set While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated you can opt to turn it off This means the engine s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward It is also affected by the addition or relea...

Page 9: ... 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral press the Whistle button once followed immediately by five quick pushes of the Bell button Two horn blasts will indicate that th...

Page 10: ...ach pivot point The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Use a lithium based grease and follow the greasing instructions below 1 Remove the six Phillips screws from the chassis as seen in Figure 3 then lift the body away from the chassis 2 Remove the truck blocks from the c...

Page 11: ...or being careful not to pinch the pickup and ground wires between the truck block and motor mount 5 Repeat the procedure for the other motor and truck 6 Reassemble the chassis and body being careful that the wires are not caught between the body and chassis as this can lead to a short that may damage the electronics beyond repair It is also a good idea to lubricate the outside truck block idler an...

Page 12: ...rivers While these tires are extremely durable you may need to replace them at some point 1 Remove the truck sides from the truck block in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel To do this remove the screws as shown in Fig 4 2 Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any rema...

Page 13: ...the Lubrication and Greasing section of this booklet Once the body has been removed rotate the headlight bulb counter clockwise as seen in Figure 5to remove You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M T H Parts Department phone 410 381 2580 e mail parts mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Figure 5 Location of the headlamp in the Engine ...

Page 14: ...eplaced Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leaving the engine in neutral with track voltage at 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 Or you can remove the battery as d...

Page 15: ...ngineered for ease of use you may have some questions during initial operation The following table should answer most questions If your problem cannot be resolved with this table contact M T H for assistance telephone 410 381 2580 fax 410 423 0009 service mth railking com 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 ...

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Page 17: ...rate on any traditional O 31 or larger O Gauge 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 18 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions ...

Page 18: ...patibility and Wiring Chart Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button so if your transformer does not have its own bell button you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system ...

Page 19: ...trols how much smoke each engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed Locomotive Lighting Control Independently controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights and ditch lights Emergency Stop Single button push deactivates all layout operation One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights an...

Page 20: ... determine locomotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Information User can query locomotive programming to learn locomotive address and engine data information including scale miles traveled User Can Query Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250...

Page 21: ...tions should be followed 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 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 conditi...

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Page 24: ...ntacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H products purchased from an Authorized M T H Train Merchant are covered by this warranty See our website at www mth railking com or call 1 888 640 3700 to identify an Authorized M T H Train Merchant near ...