M.T.H. PREMIER DASH-9 DIESEL ENGINE Operator's Manual

Summary of PREMIER DASH-9 DIESEL ENGINE

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    This dash 9 diesel engine features a detailed abs body, die-cast trucks and runs on o-42 curves. This premier diesel engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the locomotive is easy to opera...

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    2 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions table of contents set up 3 basic operation 4 throttle 4 operation buttons 4 manual volume control 4 proto-sound 2.0 operation 5 activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode features 5 freight yard sounds (fys) 6 tips on using fys 7 proto-coupler ...

  • Page 3: Set Up

    3 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions set up there are a couple of simple steps you must take before operating this premier diesel. 1. Although the engine was lubricated at the factory, it is important that you lubricate the chassis before operation. Lightly grease the outside idler ...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    4 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions basic operation throttle – throttle up the power to your track. Give about 10-12 volts or 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 transfor...

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    5 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions 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. Because ...

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    6 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions freight yard sounds (fys): your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure ...

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    7 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions tips on using fys • you can terminate fys at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • you do not have to be in forward to use fys. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever di...

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    8 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions proto-coupler® operation this locomotive is equipped with two coil-wound proto-couplers for remote uncoupling action. Because the proto-coupler is controlled through the proto-sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track sect...

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    9 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions lock into a direction: you can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a v...

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    10 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions maintenance protosmoke ® unit operation this premier diesel locomotive contains a self-powered 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 so...

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    11 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions 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 ...

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    12 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions lubrication and greasing instructions the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked ...

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    13 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions 4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. 5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not ...

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    14 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions light replacement instructions the locomotive’s lighting is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The lights are easy to replace when they burn out. The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a light...

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    15 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions to replace the lights mounted to the inside of the shell, remove the shell, and slide the spring contact bracket off of its post. Remove the light bulb and wires taking care to notice the path that the wires take on the inside of the shell. Repl...

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    16 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions self-charging battery back-up the special nicad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery in this engine improves performance at any speed. It ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, or when travelling over dirt...

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    17 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions troubleshooting proto-sound ® 2.0 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 ...

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    18 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions.

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    19 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o-42 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 20 for a complete list of c...

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    20 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions additional features accessible with the dcs remote control system: 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 acc...

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    21 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions • direction control set up-user can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double-heading operations • locomotive consist set-up-user can determine locomotive values for consist make-ups, allowing multiple lo...

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    22 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions caution: electrically operated product: not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. Recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to ...

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    23 premier dash 9 diesel engine operating instructions service & warranty information how to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty for warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our...

  • Page 24: Participating A.S.C.

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