M.T.H. HO 4-6-2 K-4S Guide de démarrage rapide
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased the most
feature-rich and technically advanced HO Steam
locomotive ever produced! This highly detailed model
includes a broader range of features than you’ll find
on any other HO scale steam, including smooth
performance from a three-scale-mile-per-hour crawl
to full throttle; “cruise control” for steady speeds
regardless of curves, switches and grades; built-in
decoders for DCC and the M.T.H. Digital Command
System (DCS); and a full range of prototypical
sounds. If you’re looking for motive power that’s
accurately detailed, smooth running, and a great deal
of fun to operate, it doesn’t get any better than this!
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
(PS 3.0)
ENGINEER’S GUIDE
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M.T.H. HO 4-6-2 K-4S
Steam Engine
This 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.
©2016, M.T.H. Electric Trains®, Columbia, MD 21046
CAUTION: 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.
• M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment
periodically 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 properly
repaired.
• Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.
• 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. As with all
electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.
Rev.: _4-6-2 K-4S Ps3 7/28/16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................................................3
Unpacking Your Engine.................................................................................................4
Product Overview ...........................................................................................................5
Getting to Know Your Engine ...................................................................................5
Engine Diagram ............................................................................................................7
Set-up/Maintenence ...................................................................................................................8
Engine and Tender Connection..................................................................................8
Smoke Unit Preparation and Use...............................................................................8
Removal/Installation of Drive Wheels .....................................................................8
Lubrication.....................................................................................................................10
Features and Operation ............................................................................................................11
Modes of Operation ....................................................................................................11
Important Note: DCS/DCC Selector Switch ..........................................................11
Analog DC (standard DC power pack) .....................................................................13
Volume Control.............................................................................................................14
Smoke Control ..............................................................................................................14
DCC - Digital Command Control..............................................................................16
Start-Up/Shut-Down.................................................................................16
Sounds ..........................................................................................................16
PFA ...............................................................................................................17
Lights ............................................................................................................17
Forward/Reverse Signal.............................................................................18
Engine Sounds ............................................................................................20
F-Function List ...........................................................................................21
DCS - Digital Command System................................................................................22
Proto-Sound® 3.0 Expanded DCC Functionality ...........................................................24
Configuration Variables ..............................................................................................24
CV29 ..............................................................................................................................25
Feature/Factory Reset..................................................................................................26
CV Programming..........................................................................................................31
Advanced Consisting ...................................................................................................34
Programming Track......................................................................................................37
Specifications.................................................................................................................................39
Recommended Transformers......................................................................................40
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................41
Service and Warranty Information .......................................................................................47
QUICK START GUIDE
Of course, you should read your manual over before running your Steam
Engine. But if you just can’t wait, choose how you want to run below and
enjoy! It is important to pay attention to which model you have purchased
and to make sure you are following the proper instructions for your Engine.
I USE A REGULAR DC SUPPLY…
Step 1: Unpack your engine (refer to unpacking instructions)
Step 2: Set the engine on the track
Step 3: Apply increasing DC voltage until she starts up and pulls out!
I'M A DCC/MOTOROLA OPERATOR…
Step 1: Unpack your engine (refer to unpacking instructions)
Step 2: Set the engine on the track
Step 3: Make sure the DCS/DCC selector switch is in the DCC position
(see Modes of Operation section for more detailed information)
Step 4: Power up your DCC system
Step 5: Select engine address 3 and press “F3” to start her up
Step 6: Turn the throttle and head on down the pike
I RUN DCS...
Step 1: Unpack your (refer to unpacking instructions)
Step 2: Set the engine on the track
Step 3: Make sure the DCS/DCC selector switch is in the DCS position
(see Modes of Operation section for more detailed information)
Step 4: Power up your DCS system
Step 5: Add the engine to your system and start her up
Step 6: Turn the throttle and move out
engine
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UNPACKING YOUR ENGINE
Removing and Unwrapping Your Engine
Carefully remove and unwrap the model on a soft surface. By nature, models with
high levels of detail have some small fragile parts.
Carefully remove any foam packing pieces that may be surrounding the model.
What Else is in the Box?
The following items are packed with your engine.
Quick Start Guide (1)
For those who can’t wait to get started! This will give you the basic information to
get your engine up and running!
Smoke Fluid Pipette (1)
Enough fluid to get you started, and then some.
Rear Drive Wheel Set without Traction Tires (1)
For Those who prefer not to use traction tires.
Nut Driver (1)
In case you want to install the drivers with traction tires or replace the standard
drive wheels.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Getting to Know Your M.T.H. HO Locomotive
Key Features
Your new HO is equipped with the exclusive M.T.H. Proto-Sound®
3.0 digital sound and control system. In plain English, this means your locomotive
contains state-of-the-art electronics providing realistic digital sounds, puffing
smoke perfectly synchronized with chuffing sounds and motion, precisely
controlled speed in increments of 1 scale mile per hour, and much, much, more.
Compatibility
The Proto-Sound 3 system is universally compatible with track power and/or signal
combinations including analog DC (regular DC transformer), DCC (NMRA Digital
Command Control), or DCS (MTH Digital Command System). Simply set your
engine on the rails, apply any one of these power/signal sources, and move out! The
Proto-Sound 3.0 system automatically senses the track environment and adapts
accordingly. A vast array of realistic operation is automatic when the engine is run on
analog DC. You can expand access to features in a DCC environment. Experience
the most your new locomotive has to offer in the simple to use yet powerful world
of DCS. To be clear, DCS is NOT a proprietary version of DCC, as some other
manufacturers offer. DCS is a comprehensive layout control system designed with
one primary goal: make model trains do amazingly realistic things using a simple and
intuitive controller. We put the complexity on the inside, and the fun in your hands!
Digital Sound
Your Proto-Sound 3 (PS3) equipped engine contains over 100 individual
recordings. These recordings are played back dynamically at appropriate times to
create a symphony of realism for your ears. Hear the chuffs automatically intensify
or lighten when speeding up or slowing down, listen to the sounds of brakes
squeaking and squealing as you come to a stop, or enjoy the random conversations
of railmen working as your model sits at idle. It's all there and it's incredible.
Now, your HO Steam engine includes the ultimate in realism Proto-Whistle. With
this incredible new feature you have variable control over the steam whistle sound
in your locomotive (when operated in DCS mode with the DCS Commander or
DCS software version 4.0 or greater).
Steam engine
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Digital Control
In standard analog DC mode, your model still operates under digital control.
The PS3 advance speed control system converts track voltage into digital speed
commands. Your model will run smoothly and consistently at any speed regardless
of load, hills, or curves. If you are a DCC user, you'll quickly learn to appreciate the
precision of our speed control and linear speed curve. DCS users will enjoy the
added benefits of controlling speeds in increments of 1 scale mile per hour
displayed on DCS controllers or easily changing acceleration and deceleration rates
independently without any discussion of bits or bytes. To be clear, DCS is NOT
DCC.
Lights & Smoke
As you read on, you'll notice there are no instructions for replacing light bulbs
in your engine. That's because there aren't any. We use specially designed and
controlled LEDs to create realistic lighting effects that occur automatically. Again,
NO PROGRAMMING! Just come to a stop and watch as the headlight dims
automatically in accordance with rule 17. Of course, as you pull away, the headlight
returns to it's fully bright, yet warm, glow. Your new HO Steam engine includes
realistic Classification lighting with appropriately colored LED's in the boiler. We
even included a light in the cab so the engineer and fireman can see to do their
jobs!
MTH is renowned for our realistic smoke systems. When the smoke is on, you will
experience copious puffs synchronized precisely with chuffing sounds at 4 times
per revolution of the drive wheels. Of course, when you stop, the smoke wafts out
of the stack steadily, just like the real thing! The smoke behavior applies to all
operating modes, analog DC, DCC, or DCS. With some DCC controllers, you can
turn smoke on and off remotely. In DCS mode, you can not only toggle smoke on
and off with the press of single button, you can actually select from 3 output levels
to keep those smoke alarms from going off!
More…
In analog DC operation, just flip the track polarity or direction switch at any speed
and watch your engine gradually come to stop, turn on the appropriate directional
lighting, and smoothly accelerate back up to speed. No other HO locomotive has
features like these. There are so many more things to learn and enjoy about the
engine, we could write a book. But, that's no fun. So, if you haven't already done
so, flip to the Quick Start Guide and let's run your new engine!
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ENGINE DIAGRAM
Tender
Drive Wheels
Cab Interior
Light
Fireman/
Engineer
Figures
Sliding Roof Vent
Pilot Truck
Smoke Stack
Wireless Close-
Coupling Receiver
Control Hatch
Wireless
Close-Coupling
Drawbar
Wireless Close-Coupling Drawbar
Your HO Steam Engine features our new wireless close-coupling drawbar. To
attach the engine to the tender, simply insert the prongs of the drawbar into the
receiver as depicted in the images above.
Boiler
Receiver
Close-coupling
Drawbar (prongs)
Coupled
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SET-UP
Connection of the Engine and Tender
Your MTH HO Steam engine features our new wireless close drawbar. Along
with providing a mechanical connection of the tender to the engine, the wireless
close coupling drawbar also provides an electrical connection between the engine
and tender. No assembly is required.
Smoke Unit Preparation and Use
Your engine is equipped with a proven fan-driven
smoke system design featured in MTH products for
over 10 years. The performance and realism of this
system is unparallel in the model train industry.
Your smoke unit comes primed from the factory
however, before running the smoke unit for more
than a few minutes, you should add more fluid.
Add between 10-15 drops initially and whenever
smoke output diminishes or if the engine has been
stored for a long period of time. We provided some
fluid with your model to get you started.
The smoke unit is controlled differently depending upon how your run your engine
so, for particulars on turning it on or off or setting the output levels, check out the
features and operation section. You shouldn't run your smoke unit without fluid.
Doing so can cause overheating and reduce the performance and/or life of the
unit. Of course, we recommend using only MTH ProtoSmoke fluid. Super Smoke
and LVTS brands also work fine.
Removal/Installation of Drive Wheel Sets
Your HO Steam engine comes from the factory with traction tire equipped drive
wheels installed and an alternate set without traction tires available separately in the
box. The traction tires provide exceptional pulling power on grades and through
curves but should you prefer the traditional appearance of steel drive wheels, the
alternate set can be easily installed by following the steps below.
First, position the engine
upside down in a foam cradle
or other soft surface. Using
the 3mm nut driver tool we
provided in the box, carefully
remove the drive rod screws
(2) on the set of drive wheels
located 2nd from the rear.
There's one on each side.
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Add Smoke Fluid
Next, remove brake shoe detail by gently prying and pulling up the part and set
aside. Remove the screws holding down the rectangular chassis bottom cover.
Carefully remove the cover, then carefully remove the 2 screws holding down the
gearbox cover, set them aside and then stop. Don’t do anything further until
reading the next step completely.
Before proceeding, there are a couple of important things to know. First, under the
square bushings on each end of the axle are tiny springs. They are critical to the
proper operation of your engine and you don't want to drop them. Next, look
closely at the wheel set and bushings and take note of their orientation.
Brake Shoe Lever & Bellcrank
Traction tire Nontraction tire
Brake Shoe Detail/bottom plate Brake Shoe Lever & Bellcrank
Driver springs
Gearbox Cover
Gearbox cover
Gearbox cover
removed
Bushings
Gearbox Screws
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Gearbox Cover
ScrewsScrews
Now, very slowly and carefully lift the wheel set upward. Keep a close eye out for
the driver springs as they sometimes stick to the bushings and lift out. If you drop
one, you'll need some really good eyes or a magnet to find them. If they should lift
out with the wheel set, carefully set them back into cavities from which they came.
Drop the replacement wheel set into the chassis. Make sure the bushings are in the
correct orientation. The small rectangular tabs on the front and rear must be
upward (with the engine upside down) toward the chassis bottom cover.
Reinstall the gearbox cover with screws...and then reinstall the chassis bottom cover
with screws, gently press the plastic molded brake shoe detail back into place, and
install the rear drive rod screws. See, you've done it.
Lubrication
Using light machine or household oil, apply a very small amount to all drive rods,
linkages, axles, and other moving parts as shown.
Your gearbox is properly greased at the factory and probably never needs service
however, if you run excessive hours pulling heavy loads, it's a good idea to remove
the 2 screws from the gearbox cover and re-grease using MTH gear grease or
equivalent.
Driver springs
Lubricate Axles (L)
(Both Sides)
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Lubricate Side Rods and Linkage
(Both Sides) (LL)
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