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On the geared end of the armature shafts place a single drop of oil at the
point where the shafts just protrude through the bearings.
On the other end of the shafts place a single drop of oil where the shafts
extend through the insulating plate between the brass brush holders. Do not
put oil on the brush holders. Wipe away any excess oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Drive Axles
(Figure 7, #4)
Position one end of the locomotive downward so that you can see one of the
drive axles on each motor. Using a toothpick or length of wire, carefully
apply two drops of oil to the axles at all four bronze bearings
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 7, #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 7, #6)
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Figure 7: Lubricating The Locomotive Chassis
