Rail King SW-8 Operations Instructions

RAILKING SW 8&9 DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSThis RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel Engine is perfectly suited for all types work on yourrailroad.

10RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineMaintenance:Lubrication and Greasing InstructionsThe engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.Yo

11RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineCleaning the Wheels, Tires and TrackPeriodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup,which

12RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineTraction Tire Replacement InstructionsYour locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on eachpo

13RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineLocomotive Light Bulb ReplacementTo replace the light bulb in the locomotive, follow these instructions:Follow the

14RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineThe special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery in this engine improvesperformance at any speed. It ensures th

15RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineTroubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 ProblemsAlthough Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use,

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17RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel Engine CompatibilityThis engine will operate on any traditional O-31 or larger O Gauge tracksystem, including M.T.H.’s Re

18RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineTransformer Compatibility and Wiring ChartNote that many of the operational commands described in these instruction

19RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineAdditional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System:While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Soun

2RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineTable of ContentsInitial Lubrication 3Basic Operation 3Throttle 3Operation Buttons 3Manual Volume Control 4Proto-So

20RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel Engine• Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including ca

21RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineCAUTION: Electrically Operated Product:Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H.recommends adult

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Service & Warranty InformationHow to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year WarrantyFor warranty repair, follow the instructions belo

3RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineInitial LubricationAlthough the engine was lubricated at the factory, it is important that youlubricate the chassis

4RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineManual Volume Control – To adjust the volume of all sounds made bythis engine, turn the master volume control knob l

5RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineProto-Sound 2.0 Operating InstructionsThis manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 inconventi

6RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineFreight Yard Sounds (FYS): Your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that youcan play when

7RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineTips on Using FYS• You can terminate FYS at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds.• You do not ha

8RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineProto-Coupler® OperationThis locomotive is equipped with two coil-wound Proto-Couplers for remoteuncoupling action.

9RailKing SW 8&9 Diesel EngineLock into a Direction:You can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so thatit will not ch