Premier e8 aba diesel engine operating instructions this premier e8 aba diesel engine set is of sturdy abs construction and operates on any o-31 track system. This premier diesel engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. De...
2 premier e8 aba diesel engine table of contents set up 3 basic operation 4 transformer controls 4 throttle 4 volume control 4 proto-sound 2.0 operation 5 activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode features 5 passenger station announcements (psa) 6 tips on using psa 7 proto-coupler ® operation 8 s...
3 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 and drive gears (marked...
4 premier e8 aba diesel engine throttle – throttle up the power to your track. Give about 10-14 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 transformer or remote once or dropping and adva...
5 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 proto-sound 2.0 is an a...
6 premier e8 aba diesel engine passenger station announcements (psa): your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a passenger station. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds...
7 premier e8 aba diesel engine tips on using psa • you can terminate psa at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • you do not have to be in forward to use psa. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going ...
8 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 section or modification to...
9 premier e8 aba diesel engine lock into a directional state: you can lock your engine into a directional state (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 very slow...
10 premier e8 aba diesel engine maintenance protosmoke ® unit operation this premier 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 an...
11 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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,...
12 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 “l” in fig. 6. Do not o...
13 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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. First, remove the truck sides from the truck bl...
14 premier e8 aba diesel engine 2. Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel. 3. If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel, you will need to remove and reinstall the tire. Otherwise your engine wi...
15 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 traveling over dirty track or switches. The...
16 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 be resolved with this t...
17 premier e8 aba diesel engine cab chatter lock-out volume battery 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 still with the engine sounds running. The engine won’t lock into forward, ne...
18 premier e8 aba diesel engine psa remedy once in psa, the engine doesn’t go into reverse. When the psa enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on. When psa is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect. I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the sequ...
19 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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,...
20 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 access a world of command ...
21 premier e8 aba diesel engine • proto-effects™ set up-user can select individual proto-effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds • direction control set up-user can set initial individual start-up direct...
22 premier e8 aba diesel engine 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 reduce the risk of elec...
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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 dealer network is not prepared to service the product ...
