5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassemble the chassis and
body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and
body, and reinstall the body mount screws.
Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the
diagram shown below as a guide and add grease to the points marked.
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and Track
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 found in Maintenance Kit (30-50010) or
denatured (not rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag. 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.
Clean any type of track with this heavy-duty track
cleaning block (
. Durably constructed from ABS
plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad. For
really stuborn track, you can insert sandpaper into the
block in just a few quick steps.
40-1099)
Grease Idler Gear (G)
Greasing The Idler Gears
Track Cleaning Block (40-1099)
Maintenance Kit (30-50010)
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