5.
Repeat the procedure for the other motor and truck
6.
Reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wires are not caught
between the body and chassis, as this can lead to a short that may damage the
electronics beyond repair.
It is also a good idea to lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears
with grease occasionally. Add grease to the points marked with “G” in Figure 3.
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 a clean rag and
RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid 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.
Because the manufacturing process leaves
a
coat on RealTrax, you should clean the
rails after the first 30 minutes of use (you
may smell something burning during
initial use as the coat burns off; this is
normal). 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.
Figure 4: Mounting Screws
Motor Mount Screw
Body Mount Screw
Body Mount Screw
Motor Mount Screw
Idler Gear (G)
RailKing F-3 Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0
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Track Cleaning
Block (40-1099)
Maintenance Kit (30-50051)
