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RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine
Maintenance:
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions
The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.
You should regularly lubricate all side rods and linkage components and
pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and
follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 2. Do not over oil. Use only
a drop or two on each pivot point.
Engine-mounted PCB:
The locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not
need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, whichever
comes first. To access the gear box, do the following:
• Unscrew the chassis screws as shown in Fig. 3 and remove the boiler.
• Once the boiler is removed, you need to remove the two screws that screws
the PCB board and bracket to the motor mounting bracket.
x2
x1
Grease Drive Gear (G)
Body Mount Screws
Body Mount Screws
Figure 3. Locations of Body Mount Screws and Diagram for Greasing the
Drive Gear
Lubricate Siderods (L)
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Pivot Point
Figure 2. Lubricating the Engine
