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Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your RS-3 locomotive
H
elp your RS-3 locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain-
ing it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit
(6-62927), available from your authorized 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 locomo-
tive’s wheels, contact rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness
on the parts indicated in Figure 7. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and
always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
sparingly
HORN
OFF
ON
E-UNIT
OFF
ON
Body screws
Body screws
Body screw
Body screw
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate
gears with
Lionel grease
sparingly
Figure 7. Lubrication points
FRONT
REAR
