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R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0
Maintenance
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions
The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.
Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components and pickup rollers
to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in
M.T.H.'s maintenance kit. 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. Follow the
greasing instructions below. Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to
move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears.
1. Remove the four Phillips screws from the chassis, as seen in Figure 3, then lift the body
partially away from the chassis. Unplug three connectors (2 pin type) located at the front of
the car to separate the body completely from the chassis.
2. Remove the four Interior Detail Screws shown in Figure 3 and separate the interior
detail from the chassis.
3. Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck
block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear (in the truck block) with
grease.
4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck
block and motor mount.
Body Mount Screws
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Interior Detail Screws
Body Mount Screws
Motor Mounting Screws
Front of Car
Figure 3
