Rail King R142 5 Owner's Manual

Contents

Table of ContentsSet Up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Checking the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Activating Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5®Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6®Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Transit Announcement Sounds (TAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7™Proto-Coupler Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Locking Locomotive Into A Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Reset To Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Automatic Sound Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Lubricating and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Traction Tire Replacement Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Light Bulb Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Self Charging Battery Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17®Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System. . . . 20Service & Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21This product may be protected by one or more of the following patents: 6,019,289; 6,280,278;6,281,606; 6,291,263; 6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640.©2009, M.T.H. Electric Trains®, Columbia, MD 21046CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.l M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipmentperiodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord,plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts. In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until properlyrepaired.l Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.l This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.l Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.Recommended for Ages 14 and up. Not recommended for children under 14 years of age without adult supervision. Aswith all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.