Rail King DASH-8 DIESEL ENGINE Manuel de l'opérateur

CompatibilityThis locomotive is capable of operating with DC or AC power supplies (See page 29 for acomplete list of compatible transformers andwiring

10 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive Activating Features Using AC PowerUsing an AC output transformer equipped with a whistle and bell button will

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 11 Manual Volume Adjustment -To adjust the volume of allsounds made by this engine, turnthe master volume control knobloca

12 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive The following pages contain the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 RailKingOne-Gauge locomotives when

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 13Your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can playwhen

14 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive Tips on Using FYS• You can terminate FYS at any time by turning off power to the track for 15seconds.• You do

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 15 M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constan

16 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive You can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will notchange directions.

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 17 MaintenanceThe engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.You should regularly lubricate all locom

18 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 2. After removing the truck bottom plate mounting screws, liberally apply grease to thegears attached to both

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 19 5. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t se

CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10

20 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 3. Once the body screws have been removed, separate the handrails from the cab area ofthe body as seen in Fig

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 21 6. Lights are located at the front and rear of the cab as seen in Figure 20 and 21. Burnedout bulbs can be removed by

22 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive Self Charging Battery Back-UpTest: Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 10-12 volts (high

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 23 This RailKing One-Gauge steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit thatoutputs smoke through the smokestack on

24 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive If you experience poor or nosmoke output when the smokeunit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it h

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 25 Installing The Fixed Locomotive PilotInstalling The Fixed PilotOnce the floating pilot has been removed, slide the fixed

26 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you mayhave some questions during i

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 27 Cab ChatterLock-outVolumeBatteryFYSRemedyRemedyRemedyRemedyRemedySometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don’t play.I can’t get

28 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive FYS RemedyOnce in FYS, the engine doesn’t go into reverse.When the FYS enters its last sequence the bell autom

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 29 TransformerModelMin/Max.VoltagePowerRatingTransformerTypeMRC Controlmaster 20PH HobbiesPS5PH HobbiesPS10GBridgeWorksMag-

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 3 Set Up Checklist•Install the locomotive couplers•Lubricate the locomotive•Prime the smoke unit•Check to see whether the b

30 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive TransformerModelCenter Rail Outside RailMin/Max.VoltagePowerRatingTransformerTypeLionel 1032 U A 5-16v 90-Watt

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 31 (Additional equipment required)While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfullyrealistic

How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year WarrantyFor warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.First

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Installing The Locomotive Couplers (cont’d)4 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive If the locomotive is to be mated up with adifferent scaled G-Gauge l

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 5 LubricationYou should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Uselight household oil and follow the lubricati

6 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive Checking The BatteryYou may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that therec

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 7 Installing The Locomotive Pilot Detail PartsFigure 29: Attaching Brake Hose DetailsFigure 30: Attaching Snow PlowA sepa

8 Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive Basic OperationRailKing One-Gauge locomotives can be operated with AC or DC power outputtransformers. When us

Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive 9 Using DCS With DC PowerMTH’s revolutionary Digital Command System, or DCS, allows users to controltheir RailKing One-Gaug