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Tinplate 1835/385 Locomotive

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Set Up Checklist

Lubricate the locomotive

Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual

Lubrication

You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking.  Use
light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked  in Figures 
1 and 2.  Do not over-oil.  Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.  
Make sure you lubricate all side rods, leading and trailing trucks and drive wheel axles.

Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)

Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)

Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)

Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive

DO NOT

OVER OIL

Lubricate Side Rods

Figure 2:  Lubricating The Side Rods and Linkage

Summary of Contents for Tinplate 1385

Page 1: ...y traditional 42 diameter STD Gauge track system including M T H s traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 7 for a complete list of compatible trans...

Page 2: ...hock or injury to persons such as damage to the primary cord plug blades housing output jacks or other parts In the event such conditions exist the train set should not be used until properlyrepaired...

Page 3: ...ght household oil and follow the lubrication points marked in Figures 1 and 2 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Make sure you lubricate all side rods leading and trailing truc...

Page 4: ...Make sure the locomotive is moving in the desired direction then stop it Now move the E Unit lever located on the top of the boiler to its OFF position or toward the left side of the locomotive If the...

Page 5: ...be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located on the inside of the drive wheels as seen in Figure 6 with grease Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can...

Page 6: ...nto a bracket affixed to the inside of the boilet Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M T H Parts Department Gently unscrew the bulbs from the socket on the mounting bracket and replace...

Page 7: ...dard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler...

Page 8: ...nclude the description regardless of whether you discu ssed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center or M T H for your Return Authorization M T H products are warrantie...

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