F40PH Diesel Operating Manual
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OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
In order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that the chassis be
lubricated before operation. Lubrication should include all truck block bushings and pickup
rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication
points marked “L" in Fig. 9 below.
Figure 8: Removing The Body From The Chassis
The locomotive’s internal gearing in both power trucks has been greased at the factory and
shouldn’t need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever
comes first. Grease cannot be added to the internal gearing until the body is removed from
the chassis which is held in place by four Phillips screws. The screws are located on each
end of the chassis’ as seen in Fig. 8 above. After removing the screws, lift the body away
from the chassis and lay the body next to the chassis.
Next, remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the large Phillips motor
mount screw on the bottom of each truck block (See Fig. 8). Once the motor mount screw
has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm
gear and bronze drive gear (in the truck block) with grease. Reassemble the truck and
motor, being careful not to pinch the pickup and ground wires between the truck block and
motor mount. Repeat the procedure for the other motor and truck and then reassemble the
chassis to the body. When reassembling the chassis and body, be very careful that the
lighting wire harnesses are not caught between the body and chassis as this can lead to a
short which may damage the electronic circuit boards beyond repair.
Figure 9: Lubrication and Grease Points
