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2. Once the cab(s) are removed, remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phillips
motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks (see Fig. 6 & 7).
3. 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.
4. Reassemble the truck and
motor, being careful not to
pinch any wires between the
truck block and motor mount.
5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis and body,
being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body and
reinstall the chassis screws.
Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the diagram
shown in Figure 7 above as a guide and add grease to the points marked with a “G.”
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can
cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene
traction tires.
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can
cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction
tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned
using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol
applied with a cotton swab.
To clean the track, use RailKing Track
Cleaning Fluid and a clean rag or
denatured (not rubbing) alcohol. Unplug
the transformer and wipe the rails of the
track, turning the rag frequently to ensure
that you are using clean cloth on the rails.
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and
clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good
electrical contact and to lengthen the life of
the tires.
Grease Idler Gears (G)
Figure 7 : Greasing the gears
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track
