MTHTrains 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set Troubleshooting Guide download pdf (Page 2)

Table of Contents

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Set Up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Assembling RealTrax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lubricating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Priming the Smoke Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Coupling the Engine and Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Placing the Engine on the track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Manual Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Transformer and Installing DCS Remote Commander . . 8

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/Passenger Station Announcement (PSA) . . 11

Tips on Using FYS/PSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Proto-Coupler Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Reset to Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Automatic Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Transformer Compatibility Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System . . . . . . . . . 26

teractive CD ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Service and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Traction Tire Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Proto-Smoke™ Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LED Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Caboose Car Light Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:

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

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

lM.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.

lDo not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

lThis train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.

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

lThe transformer was designed to operate on regular US household current (120 volt, 50-60 Hertz). Do not connect to any other

source of power.

lTo avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the transformer unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the

unit is damaged contact M.T.H. Service for instructions.

lThe transformer is equipped with an internal circuit protector. If the circuit protector trips, unplug the power cord from the

electrical wall outlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is

removed from the circuit.

lUnplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use.

lDo not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose.

Transformer Ratings:

Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, Outpu

Recommended for Ages 14 and up. Not recommended for children under 14 years of age without adult supervision. As

with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.

t: Z-750: 21VAC 3.75A 78VA; Z-1000: 14VAC 80W or 18VAC 100W

This product may be protected by one or more of the 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.

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