The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.
You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup
rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow
the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 13. Do not over-oil. Use only a
drop or two on each pivot point.
Maintenance
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions
Body Mount Screws
Body Mount Screw
Pivot Screw
Figure 14: Removing the Body
The locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need
additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, whichever comes first.
To access the gear box and axles, do the following:
1. Turn the engine upside down.
2. Remove the Phillips screws (marked “GREASE”). One is located directly under the
front pick up roller. The other is located in the center of the drive wheels.
3. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (approx. 1-2 ml.) of lithium-based
grease into the gearbox and axles.
4. Replace the screws.
You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to enhance
their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 15.
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Lubricate Axles (L)
Lubricate Side Rods (L)
Figure 13: Lubrication Points
Lubricate Axles (L)
Lubricate Pick up Roller Axles (L)
