Instruction Manual - Shay Electric
Maintenance
Tools you will need for maintenance
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1.5 mm allen wrench
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2 mm and 3 mm hex wrenches
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Flat head screw driver
Lubrication
Please lubricate your Accucraft Shay before attempting to
operate.
With a bit of care, your Accucraft Shay should give you many
years of pleasure and reliable service. Lubrication is of prime
importance on a model of this type with so many moving parts.
Always use quality lubricants. This should not be a problem, for
there are many modern lubricants available in hobby and sport
shops. Light oil such as Labelle #108 or Hoppe’s Gun Oil will
do a good job on lubricating most of the moving parts. For
pistons and slides, a heavier lubricant such as Labelle #102
would suffice. For gears use a gear grease such as Permatex
Super Lube or another hobby gear lubricant.
To access the many moving parts of this model it is best to
carefully place it on its side on a soft towel or foam sheet. A
drop of light oil on every moving part is necessary, and there are
many on this locomotive. Be sure to lubricate all the crosshead
slides, piston rods, etc. that you can see. Do not over lubricate,
for excess oil only picks up unwanted dirt. Be careful to keep
lubrication off the painted surfaces as this causes shiny areas.
The main gear box is lubricated in the factory, and will not need
any attention when you first run your model. However, in time,
you should make sure that the gears are well lubricated with
a technical gear grease. The gear box cover is held on with
screws, and removing it will allow you to access all the gears and
bushings that need lubrication. Take note of how the cover came
off and replace it exactly the way it was when you started.
Lubrication should be done every 25 hours of operation.
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