LGB 23851, Instruction Manual

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Attention! Only use LGB Smoke
and Cleaning Fluid (50010) in the
smoke generator. Other fluids
may damage your locomotive.
Attention! Never touch the hea-
ting element in the center of the
smoke generator. It is fragile.
Power Supply
Attention! For safety and reliabi-
lity, operate this model with LGB
power supplies (transformers,
power packs and controls) only.
The use of non-LGB power sup-
plies may void your warranty.
For this model, we recommend an
LGB power supply with a power
output of 1 amp or more. For more
information on LGB power sup-
plies for indoor, outdoor and multi-
train operation, see the LGB cata-
log.
MAINTENANCE
Attention! Improper service may
void your warranty. For factory
authorized service, contact an
authorized retailer or send this
LGB product to an LGB service
station (see Factory Service).
Lubrication
The axle bearings and drive rod
ends should be lubricated occa-
sionally with a small amount of
LGB Maintenance Oil (50019).
Cleaning
This model can be cleaned using
a mild detergent and gentle stre-
am of water. Do not immerse this
model.
Replacing the light bulbs
Front and rear lanterns: Remo-
ve the ring around the lantern
lens. Carefully pry the lens away
from the lantern. Pull the plug-in
bulb out of the socket. Plug a new
bulb into the socket. Reassemble.
Cab light: Pull the plug-in bulb
out of the socket. Plug a new bulb
into the socket.
Replacing the smoke generator
Pull the safety ring out of the
smoke stack (Fig. 3). Use pliers or
tweezers to pull the old smoke
generator out of the stack (Fig. 4).
Cut the wires to the old generator
and attach them to the replace-
ment generator (Fig. 5). Insulate
the connections and push the
replacement generator into the
stack. Reassemble.
Replacing the traction tire
- Use a small, straight-blade scr-
ewdriver to gently pry the old
traction tire out of the wheel
groove.
- Gently warm the new traction
tire in a dish of warm water.
- Use a small, straight-blade scr-
ewdriver to gently pry the new
traction tire into the wheel groo-
ve.
- Make sure that the traction tire is
completely in the wheel groove.
Replacing the motor
The gearbox must be removed to
replace the motor:
- Remove the hex head screws
joining the drive rods and
connecting rods at the rear
wheels.
- There are three screws on the
bottom of the gearbox. Remove
the front and rear screws. Do not
remove the center screw.
- Pull the gearbox away from the
chassis. The top plate of the
gearbox will remain attached to
the chassis.
Attention! Make sure that the
motor and other parts do not fall
out of the gearbox.
- Replace the motor. Reassem-
ble.
Attention! If the motor is repla-
ced, generously lubricate the
gears with LGB Gear Lubricant
(51020).
Attention! If the motor is repla-
ced, make sure that the drive rods
do not bind. Binding can cause
serious damage to the model.
Replacing the brushes
and wheelsets
Remove the three screws on the
bottom of the gearbox. Remove
the bottom of the gearbox. Note
the position of the power strips. If
necessary, replace the brushes or
wheelsets. Reassemble.
Attention! If the wheelsets are
replaced, generously lubricate
the gears with LGB Gear Lubri-
cant (51020).
Attention! If the wheelsets are
replaced, make sure that the drive
rods do not bind. Binding can
cause serious damage to the
model.
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