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Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotives
H
elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long
and productive life on your railroad by
maintaining it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a
Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit
(6-62927), available from your Lionel
dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind:
never
over-lubricate (a small amount will
do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the
locomotive’s wheels
or
your track. You’ll
know your locomotive requires lubrication
when visual inspection reveals dryness on
the parts indicated in Figure 5. Remove
accumulated dirt and dust before
lubricating, and always lubricate any
locomotive emerging from prolonged
storage.
Figure 5. Underside details and lubrication points
Lubricate with Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate gears with Lionel grease
sparingly
Lubricate gears with Lionel grease sparingly
Underside of powered F3A unit
Lubricate areas marked by arrows with Lionel oil
sparingly
Underside of F3B unit