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E8 Operating Manual
Table Of Contents
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION 3
PROTOSOUNDS® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4
DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation(All 3-Rail Models) 5
Horn Operation 5
Bell Operation 5
ProtoCoupler® Operation 6
Squeaking Brake Sounds 7
Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes 8
Passenger Station Sounds (PFA) 9
Tips On Using The Passenger Station Sounds 13
Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions 16
Locking The Engine Into Forward or Reverse 16
Unlocking The Engine 16
Locking The Engine Into Neutral 16
Self-Recharging Battery Backup System 17
Replacing The Battery 17
ProtoSound® Volume Adjustment 18
USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS™ 19
Setting The Engine Volume 19
Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation 20
Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation 20
Programming For Proto-Coupler® Operation 21
Programming For Cab Chatter Sounds 21
Programming For PFA Operation 22
Activating Remote Lock-Out Control 22
Resetting All ProtoSound® Options To Factory Defaults 23
OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 24
TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 25
LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 26
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS 27
ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart 30
Transformer Wiring Chart 31
O-31 OPERATION 32
SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 36
HOW TO GET SERVICE 36
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 36
WARNING:
When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the
following:
-- Read this and all related manuals (transformer/power supply, locomotive, etc.) thoroughly
before using this device.
-- This device is not recommended for children under 8 years of age without adult supervision.
-- MTH recommends parents examine the toy transformer used to power this device periodically
for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as
damage to the primary or output cord, plug blades, housing or other parts (including proper
functioning of the circuit breaker), and that, in an event such conditions exist, the transformer
should not be used until properly repaired.
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