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Premier 2-10-4 Texas Steam Engine
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions
The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.
You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup
rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the
lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 6. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or
two on each pivot point.
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 and axles, do the following:
1. Turn the engine upside down.
2. Remove the boiler by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig. 7a
3. Remove the Phillips screw (marked “GREASE”) located at each set of
wheels (Fig. 7a) and the gearbox cover screws (Fig. 7b).
3. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (approx. 1-2 ml.) of
lithium-based grease into the gearbox and axles.
4. Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler.
You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to
enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on
Fig. 7a.
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Side Rods and Linkage (L) (Both Sides)
Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)
Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)
Figure 6. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
Grease Screws (G)
Grease Pivot Point (G)
Body Mounting Screws
Body Mounting Screws
Figure 7a. Location of Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points on the Locomotive
