MTHTrains Lionel No. 9 Std.-Gauge Operator's Manual

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Lionel No. 9

Std.-Gauge

Electric Locomotive

OPERATOR’S MANUAL (CONTEMPORARY)

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by M.T.H. Electric Trains

Passenger Station Announcement

Freight Yard Sound

Table of Contents

Set Up Checklist.............................................................................................................

Lubrication........................................................................................................

Checking the Battery........................................................................................

Basic Operation..............................................................................................................

Activating Features...........................................................................................

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Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions..................................................................

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Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features.........................

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)...

Speed Control....................................................................................................

Locking Locomotive Into A Direction..........................................................

Reset To Factory Default.................................................................................

Automatic Sound Effects.................................................................................

Maintenance...................................................................................................................

Lubricating and Greasing Instructions.........................................................

Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track.........................................................

Headlight Replacement Instructions.............................................................

Self Charging Battery Back-Up......................................................................

Traction Tire Replacement Instructions.......................................................

Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems............................................

Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart..............................................

Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System...

Service & Warranty Information....................................................................

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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.

l 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.

l Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
l This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.
l Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.
l The transformer was designed to operate on regular US household cur rent (120 volt, 50-60 Hertz). Do not connect to any other

source of power.

l To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the transformer unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the unit is

damaged contact M.T.H. Service for instructions.

l The transformer is equipped with an internal circuit protector. If the circuit protector trips, unplug the power cord from the electrical

wall outlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is removed from the
circuit.

l Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use.
l Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose.

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.

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.

©2012, M.T.H. Electric Trains®, Columbia, MD 21046

Rev:_Lionel Corp. No. 9 Electric 6/21/2012

Set Up Checklist

- Lubricate the locomotive

- Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects

- Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual.

Lubrication

You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use
light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in
Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

Checking the Battery

You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that
the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating.
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in
the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 12.

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DO NOT

OVER OIL

DO NOT

OVER OIL

Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive

Lubricate All Pick Up Rollers Axles (L)

Lubricate All Axle Bushings (L)

Your locomotive may look like this:

Lubricate Truck Axles (L)

Lubricate Truck Axles (L)

Lubricate All Pick Up Rollers Axles (L)

Lubricate All Axle Bushings (L)

Basic Operation

The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel.

Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine lights shine bright.

Put the engine into motion by pressing the Direction button on your transformer
once. (hold it for approximately 1 second)

If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction
button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move.
Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the train begins to move.

Activating Features

Throttle - To increase or decrease track voltage, and therefore train speed, turn the

throttle control knob. Turning clockwise will increase voltage and speed, while
turning counterclockwise will decrease voltage and speed. The engine will maintain
the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the
voltage and speed.

Bell - To sound the bell, in an engine equipped with a 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.

Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The
whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop
when you release the button.

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Direction - Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The train will always
cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with each press and release of the direction
button. The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage
is turned off for 25 seconds or more.

Manual Volume Control - To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this
engine, turn the manual volume control (shown below) clockwise to increase the
volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

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Cycle Phases

Neutral

Neutral

ForwardReverse

Figure 2: Manual Volume Control

Manual Volume Control

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Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

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This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in
conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features
accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment.

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Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional
Mode Features

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Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn button
pushes described below. Please read the full descriptions of each feature before
using it. To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the horn or
ring the bell, you should tap the buttons very quickly with a ½-second pause
between button presses. You may need to practice your timing to make this work
smoothly.

Feature to Be Activated

Button Code:

Freight Yard or Passenger Station Sounds
Fire the Rear Coupler
Fire the Front Coupler
Speed Control On/Off
Lock into a Direction
Reset to Factory Defaults

1 Bell, 2 Horn/Whistles
1 Bell, 3 Horn/Whistles
1 Bell, 4 Horn/Whistles
1 Horn/Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only)
1 Horn/Whistle, 3 Bells
1 Horn/Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only)

Timing Chart

Total Time Lapse: 1 Seconds½

Press
Whistle
Short &

Firm

½ Sec.

Pause

½ Sec.

Pause

Press

Bell

Short &

Firm

Press

Bell

Short &

Firm