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MTH 392E Operating Manual
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Now turn the locomotive around with the other end downward so that you can see the other
two axles. Carefully apply two drops of oil on the axles at the bronze bearings.
Lubricating the Side Rods
(Figure 5, #5)
Apply a drop of oil at each of the screws which attach the side rods to the drive wheels. Wipe
away excess oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating The Leading and Trailing Trucks
(Figure 5, #6)
Apply a drop of oil to the axle holes and to each of the side axle bushings in the leading and
trailing trucks. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Pickup Rollers
(Figure 5, #7)
Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton
swab. The rolling surface should be free from oil.
LUBRICATING THE TENDER
Every 5 Hours
1. Add a single drop of motor oil to all twelve wheels, at the axle.
2. Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe away excess oil with a
cotton swab. The rolling surface should remain free of oil.
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Figure 5: Lubricating The Locomotive Chassis
