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SERVICE
Lubrication
The axle bearings and the side rod bearings should be lubricated occasionally with a
small amount of Märklin-Oil (7149).
Replacing Light Bulbs
Lamps:
Remove the lamp housing from the model. Pull the light bulb out of the socket
into which it is plugged. Plug in the new light bulb. Put the model back together.
Interior Lighting:
Pull the light bulb out of the socket using a pair of tweezers. Plug in
the new light bulb.
Replacing Traction Tires
• There are five screws under the mechanism. Loosen the first and fifth screws.
• Carefully pull the mechanism out of the frame.
• If necessary, pull the current pickup wire off.
• Remove the hex head screws used to mount the drive and side rods to the center
driving wheels. Remove the side rods from the wheels.
• Use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove the old traction tire: Lift the old
traction tire from the groove in the driving wheel. Carefully push the new traction
tire over the wheel and into the groove. Make sure that the traction tire is properly
seated.
• Put the model back together.
