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Looking after your model
In order to ensure that your model has a long service life, the railcar should undergo maintenance
at regular intervals. The model need not be opened to do this. It is sufficient if the model is turned
upside down and placed on a soft surface as shown in
fig. 5. Clean the wheel contacts (A) using
cotton wool buds soaked in spirits and then clean the wheels.
However, please do not turn the drive wheels by hand in any circumstances.
After cleaning please use a drop of machine oil to lubricate the bearing points
(B) shown in figure. It
is advisable to carry out this maintenance work after about 30-40 hours running time.
To oil the drive unit in
fig. 6 please remove the two screws (C) and remove the bogie plate (E). You
can now oil all bearings
(B) and the gears (D). Afterwards, you can refit the bogie plate with the two
screws. The oil will be distributed over the toothed wheels when the railcar runs. Only use standard
oils and a fine cannula or a pin.
Caution: do not use cooking oil or hand cream.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
A
A
B
B
B
B
A
A
C
C
E
B
B
D
D
D
