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SERVICE
Lubrication
The axle bearings and the side rod ends should be lubrica-
ted occasionally with a small amount of Märklin-Öl (7149).
Replacing the light bulbs
Front and rear lanterns: These bulbs are mounted on circuit
boards at each end of the model. To replace these bulbs,
you must remove the body of the model from the chassis:
– Remove the eight vertical screws on the bottom of the
chassis.
– Remove the body of the model.
– Remove the appropriate circuit board.
– Remove and replace the bulb.
– Reassemble.
Cab light:
Using tweezers, remove and replace the bulb.
Replacing the traction tire
– Remove the two screws in front of and behind the gear-
box with the traction tire.
– Carefully pull out the gearbox until you can reach the
traction tire.
– Use a small, straight-blade screwdriver to pry the old
traction tire out of the wheel groove.
– Use a small, straight-blade screwdriver to gently pry the
new traction tire into the wheel groove.
– Make sure that the traction tire is seated properly in the
wheel groove.
– Reassemble.
