Maintenance
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions
The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.
Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components, including pickup roller
axles, to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in
M.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each
pivot point.
The locomotive's internal gearing was greased at the factory. Grease engine every 50
hours of use or at least once yearly if engine is not run. Use a lithium based grease
and follow the greasing instructions.
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Remove the two Contact Plate mounting screws from the ends of the motor frame then lift the Contact Plate
off the motor frame.
STEP
1
1
Contact Plate
Mounting
Screw
Drive Gear
Worm Gear
Plunger Pin
STEP
2
2
Flat Contact Plate
!
L
ubricate the Drive
Gear and Worm Gear
with White Lithium
Grease. Make sure
when replacing Contact
Plate that the Plunger
Pin makes contact with
the Flat Contact plate.
Contact Plate
Mounting
Screw
Lubricate Axles
Lubricate Pick-Up Roller Axles
Idler Gears
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Tinplate No. 384 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0
Lubricate
Leading Truck Pivot Point and Axle
