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RailKing Dash-8 Operating Manual
Table Of Contents
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION 3
PROTOSOUNDS® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4
ProtoSound® 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
Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) 9
Tips On Using The Freight Yard Sounds 13
Self-Recharging Battery Backup System 15
Replacing The Battery 15
ProtoSound® Volume Adjustment 16
USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS® 17
Entering RESET Options 17
Setting The Engine Volume 18
Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller 19
Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation 19
Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation 20
Programming For Cab Chatter Sounds 21
Programming For ProtoCoupler™ Operation 22
Programming For FYS Operation 22
Activating Reverse Unit Lock-Out Control 23
Resetting All ProtoSound® Options To Factory Defaults 24
Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions 25
Locking The Engine Into Forward or Reverse 25
Unlocking The Engine 25
Locking The Engine Into Neutral 25
OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 27
TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 28
LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 29
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND™ PROBLEMS 30
ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart 34
Transformer Wiring Chart 35
O-27 OPERATION 36
SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 36
HOW TO GET SERVICE 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 ten 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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