locomotive is interrupted. This can be done by operating the
‘direction’ control on the transformer, or by moving the transformer
voltage control to the OFF position. The sequence of its operation is
Forward, Neutral, Reverse, Neutral, etc. In other words, if the
locomotive is in forward motion, operate the ‘Direction’ control once
to stop it, and once more to reverse it.
If you want to operate the train in one direction only, which is
necessary if you have automatic stations or insulated blocks in your
layout, you must ‘lock-out’ the E-Unit. Make sure the locomotive is
moving in the desired direction then stop it. Now, move the E-Unit
lever on top of the boiler to its OFF position or toward the left side of
the locomotive.
LUBRICATING THE LOCOMOTIVE
Use motor oil (1OW-40 or 10W-30) for lubrication. Apply oil
sparingly using a toothpick or similar applicator. Before beginning
please be sure to have several toothpicks and cotton swabs to apply
oil and clean up excess spills. Familiarize yourself with the location of
the oiling points before beginning (See Figure 1). Apply oil before
operating the locomotive and after every 7 hours of operation.
Lubricating the Wheel Gears (Figure 1, #1)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and apply oil to the wheel gears
until all teeth on all four gears are moist. Wipe away excess oil using a
cotton swab.
Lubricating the Intermediate Gears (Figure 1, #2)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and oil the intermediate gears
until all gear teeth are moist. Note: Four gears are double gears:
both sets of teeth should be oiled. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton
swab.
Lubricating the Ends of the Armature Shafts (Figure 1, #3)
On the geared end of the armature shafts place a single drop of oil at
the point where the shafts just protrude through the bearings.
On the other end of the shafts place a single drop of oil where the
shafts extend through the insulating plate between the brass brush
holders. Do not put oil on the brush holders. Wipe away any excess
oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Drive Axles (Figure 1, #4)
Using a toothpick or length of wire, carefully apply two drops of oil to
the axles at all four bronze bearings
Lubricating The Leading and Trailing Trucks (Figure 1, #5)
Apply a drop of oil to the axle holes and to each of the side axle
bushings in the leading and trailing trucks. Wipe away excess oil with
a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Pickup Rollers (Figure 1, #6)
Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe away
excess oil with a cotton swab. The rolling surface should be free from
oil.
REPLACING THE LAMPS
1. Replace the headlamps with MTH SE-23 Clear Lamps.
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Figure 1: Lubricating The 263e
