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M.T.H. Alco S-2 Operator's Manual

Summary of Alco S-2

  • Page 1

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine operator’s manual (3v ps-2) compatibility 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 transformers. (see page 21 for a complete l...

  • Page 2: Table Of  Contents

    Table of contents set up checklist........................................................................................................... Lubrication....................................................................................................... Checking the battery..........................

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Set up checklist - lubricate the locomotive - check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects - prime the smoke unit - apply power to run as described in the basic operating section of this manual lubrication you should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. U...

  • Page 4: Priming The Smoke Unit

    Priming the smoke unit when preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (see fig. 2). We recommend m.T.H. Protosmoke, seuthe, lgb, or lvts fluids. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components. If you choose not to ...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    Basic operation the throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) if the engine does...

  • Page 6: Manual Volume Control

    Manual volume control to adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 6 figure 4. Manual volume adjust...

  • Page 7: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys) Or

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 7 proto-sound 2.0 operating instructions this manual contains the operating instructions for proto-sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing dcs command mode features accompany the dcs remote control system equipment. Activating prot...

  • Page 8: Tips On Using Fys/psa

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 8 fire rear coupler = bell ! Fys/psa will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence. Once the bell turns off, the o...

  • Page 9

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 9 front coupler: to fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the bell button once followed by four quick taps of the horn/whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftba...

  • Page 10

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 10 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 tap the horn/whistle button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the bell button, allowing appr...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Body mount screws motor mounting screw maintenance lubricating and greasing instructions the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in m.T.H.'s maintenance ki...

  • Page 12

    5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body, and reinstall the body mount screws. Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the diagram shown in...

  • Page 13

    Traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, they may occasionally need replacement. First, remove the truck sides from the truck block. To do this, turn your engine up...

  • Page 14

    Locomotive light bulb replacement to replace the headlight and cab interior lights on this locomotive, follow these instructions. Follow the cab removal instructions in the “lubrication and greasing instructions” section on pg. 11 of this manual. Once the body has been removed, follow the instructio...

  • Page 15

    Self charging battery back-up the special nicad 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation 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 ...

  • Page 16: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    Protosmoke® unit operation this diesel locomotive contains a proto-sound 2.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smkestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits smok...

  • Page 17

    After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation. If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent arou...

  • Page 18

    Troubleshooting proto-sound® problems although proto-sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered 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 (...

  • Page 19

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 19 cab chatter lock-out volume battery fys remedy remedy remedy remedy remedy sometimes the cab chatter sounds don’t play. I can’t get the engine to run after i power up the transformer. It sits the engine won’t lock into forward, neutral, or reverse. The...

  • Page 20

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 20 fys remedy once in fys, the engine doesn’t go into reverse. When the fys enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on. When fys is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect. I push the direction button but the next sound ...

  • Page 21

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 21 transformer compatibility and wiring chart proto-sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard ac transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions requir...

  • Page 22: Remote Control  System

    Premier gp38-2 diesel engine proto-sound®2.0 22 additional features accessible with the dcs remote control system (additional equipment required) while conventional mode operation of a proto-sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operatio...

  • Page 23

    Service & warranty information how to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty when you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble- shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on th...