Rail King RS-3 DIESEL ENGINE Bedienungsanleitung

RAILKING RS-3

DIESEL ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine is perfectly suited for all types of work on your

railroad. It has an ABS body and die-cast floor and runs on O-27 track. This RailKing

Diesel Engine contains M.T.H.’s Loco-Sound™ sound and train control system. The

locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the

compatibility chart on page 14), and is completely compatible with most other 3-rail

locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.

Please read all the accompanying instructions carefully before setting up and operating

your locomotive.

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Table of Contents

InitialLubrication 3

Basic Operation 4

Throttle 4

Operation Buttons 4

Speed Control 5

Direction Lock 5

Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch 6

Volume Control 7

Maintenance 8

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 8

Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track 9

Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement 10

Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement 11

Troubleshooting 12

Compatibility 13

TransformerCompatibilityChart 14

SafetyPrecautions 15

Service and Warranty Information 16

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Initial Lubrication

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 “G” in Fig.3 on pg. 9) to prevent them from squeaking.

Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig.

2 on pg. 8. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

At this point, you are ready to put your engine on the track and begin running

it.

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Basic Operation

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 advancing the throttle to put the

engine in forward.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on your transformer or remote as described below.

Horn/Whistle - To sound the horn, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The

horn will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop

when you release the button.

Bell - To sound the bell, firmly press and release the Bell button. To turn the

bell off, press and release the Bell button again. The bell will continue to ring

from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn

it off.

Direction– Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The first direction

after neutral upon start-up is forward. Firmly press and release the Direction

button to allow the engine to move forward. Just as you must stop your

automobile between forward and reverse, this engine will not go directly from

forward to reverse; it goes into neutral between directions. If the train has

been moving forward, the first press of the Direction button will put the train

from forward into neutral, the second press into reverse, the third press back

into neutral, and the fourth back into forward. To prevent accidental

high-speed start-ups, this engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time

the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more.

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Speed Control:

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 speed you set.

While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature

activated, you can opt to turn it off. This means the engine’s speed will fall as

it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward. It is also affected by the

addition or releasing of cars while on the run. The engine will run more slowly

at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off.

To turn speed control on and off, put the engine in neutral, then press the

transformer’s Whistle button firmly but quickly one time then immediately

press the Bell button two times. Repeat the 1 whistle, 2 bells code to return it

to the other condition. You will want to do this during the initial neutral upon

start-up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equipped

with speed control to avoid damaging the motors in either engine. Each time

you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control

on.

Direction Lock:

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 very slow crawl (as

slowly as it will move without halting), and quickly but firmly press your

remote’s Horn button once followed immediately by three presses of the Bell

button. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.

The engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you

repeat the 1 horn, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition,

even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time.

Feature to Be Activated:

Speed Control On/Off

Lock into a Direction/Unlock

Button Code:

1 Whistle, 2 Bells

1 Whistle, 3 Bells

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch:

When used with the RailKing Remote Lock-on (sold separately),

Loco-Sound-equipped engines gain Proto-Cast™and Proto-Dispatch™

features.

Proto-Cast: This feature allows you to play audio recordings through your

engine’s speakers. You must supply the audio source (a small portable

CD/tape player is sufficient) and a male-to-male mini cable (1/8” plug, like

that used for the headset with a portable CD/tape player) to connect your audio

source to the remote lock-on. To use Proto-Cast, simply plug the mini-cable

into your audio source (usually into the headphone jack) and into the “Audio”

port on the right side of the remote lock-on and adjust the volume.

Proto-Dispatch: This feature allows you to broadcast your own voice through

your engine’s speakers. You must supply the microphone and a mini cable

(1/8” plug, like that used for the headset with a portable CD/tape player) to

connect your microphone to the remote lock-on. To use Proto-Dispatch,

simply plug the mini-cable into the microphone and into the “Mic” port on the

left side of the remote lock-on and speak into the microphone.

When these features are in use, the locomotive’s own sounds (engine sounds

and bells, whistles, and horns) will be muted so that only the sounds you

broadcast will be heard. Because these two features are voice activated, there

will be a 10-15 second delay after you stop speaking into the microphone or

turn off the audio source before the engine sounds resume. To stop using the

feature and return to normal operation, unplug the cable from the lock-on jack.

If using parallel tracks with multiple Loco-Sound-equipped engines,

Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch transmissions from one track may be picked up

by the other nearby engines.

If you experience popping and interference, try cleaning the track with

denatured alcohol as described in the “Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track”

section of this booklet.

Note: M.T.H. does not recommend using Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch

at the same time.

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Volume Control –To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this

engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the engine

clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the

volume (see Fig. 1).

Loco-Sound

VolumeAdjustmentKnob

Figure 1. Location of the Loco-Sound Volume Adjustment Knob

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Maintenance:

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions

The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.

You should regularly lubricate all outside idler gears and pickup rollers to

prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the

lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 2. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or

two on each pivot point.

The locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not

need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, whichever

comes first. Use lithium based grease and follow the greasing instructions

below. Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move

internal components temporarily in order to access the gears.

1. Remove the Phillips screws from the chassis, as seen in Figure 3, then lift

the body away from the chassis. Use caution when removing the body to make

sure the handrails clear the cab housing so that the paint is not damaged.

2. Remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the black Phillips

motor mount screw (labeled motor mount screw in Figure 3) on the bottom of

each truck block.

3. Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from

the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear (in

the truck block) with grease.

Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)

Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)

Figure 2. Lubrication Points on the Engine

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires

between the truck block and motor mount.

5. Repeat the procedure for the other motor and truck

6. Reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wires are not caught

between the body and chassis, as this can lead to a short that may damage the

electronics beyond repair.

It is also a good idea to lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears

with grease occasionally. Add grease to the points marked with “G” in Figure

Body Mount Screws BodyMountScrews

Motor Mount Screw

Grease Idler Gear (G)

BodyMountScrews

Figure 3. Greasing Points on the Engine and Locations of Body Mounting Screws

RailKing RS-3 Diesel Engine

Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track

Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup,

which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely

wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using

denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol), which can be found in home

improvement stores, applied with a cotton swab.

Occasional cleaning of the track will also help to ensure good electrical contact

and to prolong the life of your engine’s tires. To clean the track, use a clean

rag and denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol). Unplug the transformer and

wipe the rails of the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are

using clean cloth on the rails.

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

block. To do this, turn your engine upside

down. If there are visible Phillips screw

heads between the truck frame and truck

block (see Fig. 4), go to step A. If not, go to

step B.

A. Remove the two Phillips screws that

attach the truck sides to the truck block.

B. Remove the trucks from the chassis and

the truck sides from the trucks in order to

slip the new tire over the grooved drive

wheel. See Fig. 4 for which screws you

must remove to do this.

Once the truck sides have been removed:

1. Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the

drive wheel, using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any

remains.

Truck Screws

Figure 4. Screws to Remove to

Access the Traction Tires

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