Maintenance
Care of the Remote Control
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions
To ensuretrouble-free operation:
Do not drop the remote. It candamagethedelicate electronics inside.
Remove batteries beforestoring for extendedperiods.
Anyattempt byanyone otherthanan authorized M.T.H.repairperson toopenand
repair the handheldtransmitter or lock-on mayresultindamage and the loss of
warrantyprotection.
If your train responds inconsistently, replaceoldbatteries with fresh ones. Do not
mix oldandnewbatteries.
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Theengineshouldbeoiled and greasedinordertorunproperly.
Regularly lubricateall axles and linkagecomponents and p ickuprollersto
prevent squeaking. Uselighthouseholdoil,suchasthatfoundinM.T.H.'s
maintenance kit. Donotoveroil. Use only a droportwoon each pivot point.
Thelocomotive's i nternal gearing was greased at thefactory. Grease engine every 50
hours of use or oneyear. Use a lithiumbasedgreaseandfollowthegreasinginstructions.
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DONOT
OVER OIL
LubricateAxles
LubricatePick-UpRollers
(Do NotLubetheFlatPartofPick-UpRollers)
Remove the four Phillipsscrewsfromthechassisthenliftthebodyawayfromthechassis.
Remove the truckblocksfrom the c hassisby unscrewing t he large phillipsmotor mountscrew onthe
bottomofeachtruckblock.
GreaseGears
STEP
STEP
Motor
Mount
Screw
Motor
Mount
Screw
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