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M.T.H. F-3 ABA Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Diesel Engine Set

Summary of F-3 ABA

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    Compatibility this diesel 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 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instruct...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 2 f-3 a b a diesel engine set set up ............................................................................................................3 basic operation ........................................................................................4 throttl...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 3 f-3 a b a diesel engine set there are a few simple steps you must take before operating this premier diesel. 1. You should prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating. Add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack, then gen- tly ...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 4 f-3 a b a diesel engine set throttle up the power to your track. Give enough power so that the engine s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping a...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 5 f-3 a b a diesel engine set 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. Because proto-sound 2.0 is an a...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 6 f-3 a b a diesel engine set 2. Press the direction button once to stop the engine. This will trigger the first sequence of psa. The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the the direction button to trigger the sounds...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 7 f-3 a b a diesel engine set this engine is equipped with a coil-wound proto-coupler for remote uncoupling action. Because the proto-coupler is controlled through the proto-sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track section or modificat...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 8 f-3 a b a diesel engine set to override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in neutral press the horn/whistle button once, followed immedi- ately by five quick pushes of the bell button. Two horn...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 9 f-3 a b a diesel engine set 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, which ever comes first. To access the gear box, do the following: 1. Unscrew the bod...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 10 f-3 a b a diesel engine set cleaning the wheels & track periodically check the engine wheels and pick-up rollers for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene trac- tion tires. Wheels and ti...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 11 f-3 a b a diesel engine set this engine contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on 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 a harmles...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 12 f-3 a b a diesel engine set to replace the light bulb in the engine, follow these instruction and see the diagrams below: remove shell by removing body mount screw shown in figure 3 on page 9. Once the body shell has been removed, disconnect the bulb harnes...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 13 f-3 a b a diesel engine set the special nicad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operartion 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. Depend...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 14 f-3 a b a diesel engine set 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...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 15 f-3 a b a diesel engine set cab chatter remedy sometimes the cab chatter sounds don t play. Cab chatter plays only in neutral at ran- dom intervals lock-out remedy i can t get the engine to run after i power up the transformer. It sits still with the engine...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 16 f-3 a b a diesel engine set this engine will operate on any traditional o-31 or larger o gauge track system, including m.T.H. S realtraxfi or scaletrax or traditional tubular track. It is also com- patible with most standard ac transformers. (see page 17 fo...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 17 f-3 a b a diesel engine set 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 con- sider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. T...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 18 f-3 a b a diesel engine set while conventional mode operation of a proto-sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before acces...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 19 f-3 a b a diesel engine set user can query, set and operate track and accessory interface units for programming digital command operations for up to 250 accessories and 250 individual switches. Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. Reco...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 20 f-3 a b a diesel engine set 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. Ad...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 21 f-3 a b a diesel engine set participating n.A.S.C. Retailer list canada toy train workshop cumberland 613-833-9331 the train room fergus 519-787-3280 california tin plate junction oakland 510-444-4780 colorado mizell trains inc. W estminster 303-429-4811 co...

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    M . T . H . E l e c t r i c t r a i n s 22 f-3 a b a diesel engine set participating a.S.C. Retailer list canada toy train workshop cumberland 613-833-9331 the train room fergus 519-787-3280 credit valley railway company streetsville 905-826-1306 bh trains terrebonne 450-492-0317 alabama southerland...

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