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M.T.H. Premier Dash 8 3V PS-2 Operator's Manual

Summary of Premier Dash 8 3V PS-2

  • Page 1

    Premier u30c diesel engine operator’s manual (3v ps-2) (proto-scale 3-2) compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o-42 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 24 ...

  • 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 (shown below). 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

    Your locomotive can be configured to operate on 2-rail or 3-rail track. From the factory the locomotive is configured to operate on 3-rail track. To configure the locomotive for 2-rail track operation, please do the following: 1. Remove the center rail pickup roller assemblies 2. Change the power in...

  • Page 6

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 6 ensuring proper power to track polarity changing track polarity inside the locomotive for 2-rail dcs operation, it is important that the polarity from the transformer to the engine is properly configured. Correct polarity can be accomplished...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Manual Volume Control

    Manual volume control to adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter- clockwise to decrease the volume. Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 8 master volume control ...

  • Page 9: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys) Or

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 9 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. Act...

  • Page 10: Tips On Using Fys/psa

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 10 fire rear coupler = bell + sound system cued to play freight yard or passenger station sounds (fys)/(psa) bell 1st sequence fys/psa + 2nd sequence fys/psa + 3rd sequence fys/psa + 4th sequence fys/psa = operator controls when bell turns off...

  • Page 11

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 11 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 hor n/whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound...

  • Page 12

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 12 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, a...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    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 kit (30-50010). Do not over oil. Use only...

  • Page 14

    It is recommended to lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the diagram shown below as a guide and add grease to the points marked. Cleaning the wheels, tires, and track periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor ...

  • Page 15

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 15 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, you may need to replace them at some point. Please use the foll...

  • Page 16

    Locomotive light bulb replacement to replace the burned out light bulbs on this locomotive, remove the body from the chassis by removing the body mount screws shown below. Please note it may be necessary to remove the truck side frame details in order to gain full access to some body mount screws. O...

  • Page 17

    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 18: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    Protosmoke™ unit operation this diesel locomotive contains a proto-sound 2.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack 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 smo...

  • Page 19: Protosmoke Fluid

    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 20

    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 21

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 21 cab chatter lock-out volume battery fys/psa 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,...

  • Page 22

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 22 fys/psa remedy once in fys/psa, the engine doesn’t go into reverse. When the fys/psa enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on. When fys/psa is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect. I push the directio...

  • Page 23: Remote Control  System

    Premier u30c diesel engine with ps-2 and proto-scale 3-2 23 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 m...

  • Page 24: Recommended Ac Transformers

    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 require a bell button, so if your transformer does not...

  • Page 25

    Transformer model min/max. Voltage power rating transformer type mrc controlmaster 20 ph hobbies ps5 ph hobbies ps10g bridgeworks mag-15 bridgeworks magnum 200 bridgeworks magnum 400 bridgeworks magnum 1000 lgb jumbo 50101 0-20v 0-20v 0-20v 0-24v 0-24v 0-24v 0-24v 0-24v 100 watt 100 watt 180 watt 30...

  • Page 26

    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...