Table of Contents
SetUpChecklist ................................................3
GettingStarted .................................................4
AssemblingRealTrax.....................................4
PluggingintheTransformer................................4
LubricatingtheEngine....................................5
CouplingtheEngineandCars...............................5
BasicOperation.................................................6
OperationButtons........................................6
SpeedControl...........................................6
DirectionLock...........................................7
ManualVolumeControl ...................................7
Maintenance....................................................8
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CDROM ..................................11
Troubleshooting................................................12
Compatibility..................................................13
TransformerCompatibilityChart.................................13
Service and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Caboose Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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RailKing F3 Diesel Freight Set with Loco-Sound™
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CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 -
16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric
shock.
WARNING:Whenusingelectricalproducts,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbeobserved,includingthefollowing:
Readthismanualthoroughlybeforeusingthisdevice.
lM.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
properlyrepaired.
lDo not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your
layout.
lThistrainsetisintendedforindooruse. Donotuseifwaterispresent. Seriousinjuryorfatalitymayresult.
lDonotoperatethehobbytransformerwithdamagedcord,plug,switches,buttonsorcase.
lThetransformer wasdesigned to operateon regularUS householdcurrent (120 volt,50-60 Hertz). Donot connectto any other
sourceofpower.
lToavoid the risk ofelectrical shock, do notdisassemble the transformer unit. Thereare no user-serviceable partsinside. If the
unitisdamagedcontactM.T.H.Serviceforinstructions.
lThe 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
removedfromthecircuit.
lUnplugthetransformerfromtheelectricalwalloutletwhennotinuse.
lDonotusethistransformerforotherthanitsintendedpurpose.
Transformer Ratings:
Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, Outpu
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. ©2005, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046
t: Z-750: 21VAC 3.75A75W; Z-1000: 14VAC 80Wor 18VAC 100W