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Rail King E-3 AA Diesel Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Locomotive Set

Summary of E-3 AA Diesel

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    E-3 aa diesel locomotive set operator’s manual please read before use and save 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 2: Table of Contents

    Caution: electrically operated product: not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. Recommends adult supervision with child ren ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock. Warning: when using...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Railking e-3 aa diesel set 3 set up checklist • lubricate the locomotive • 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. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “l” in f...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    4 railking e-3 aa diesel set 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...

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    Railking e-3 aa diesel set 5 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. Proto-sound 2.0 volume adjustment knob figure 2:...

  • Page 6: Loco-Sound

    6 railking e-3 aa diesel set loco-sound features are activated by sequences of bell and horn button pushes described below. Please read the full descriptions of each feature before using it. To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the horn or ring the bell, you should tap the b...

  • Page 7: Speed Control

    Railking e-3 aa diesel set 7 m.T.H. Engines equipped with loco-sound have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop cars on the run, and the engine will maintain the ...

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    8 railking e-3 aa diesel set horn place engine into desired direction horn bell bell bell = direction lock two horn blasts repeat to return to normal condition (indicates change is made) when used with the railking remote lock-on (sold separately), loco-sound-equipped engines gain proto-cast ™ and p...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Railking e-3 aa diesel set 9 maintenance the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in m.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use o...

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    10 railking e-3 aa diesel set 5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body and reinstall the chassis screws. Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease....

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    Railking e-3 aa diesel set 11 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 block. To do this, turn your engine upside ...

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    12 railking e-3 aa diesel set the locomotive’s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a light circuit. Replacement bulbs are available d...

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    Railking e-3 aa diesel set 13 although loco-sound 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 (telephone: 41...

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    14 railking e-3 aa diesel set volume remedy the sounds seem distorted, especially when the whistle or bell is activated. Loco-sound volume is set too high. Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter- clockwise to reduce the volume..

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    Railking e-3 aa diesel set 15 loco-sound 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 have its own bell...

  • Page 16: Limited One-Year Warranty

    How to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty for warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an authorized m.T.H. Service center in your area or m.T.H. Electric trains to obtain repair authorization. You can find...

  • Page 17: Participating Retailer List

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