4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between
the truck block and motor mount.
5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassemble the chassis and
body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and
body, and reinstall the body mount screws.
Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the
diagram (shown below) as a guide and add grease to the points marked.
RailKing R142 5-Car Subway Set
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Greasing The Idler Gears
Grease Idler Gears (G)
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and Track
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and
pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause
poor electrical contact and traction and
prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.
Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured
(not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab.
To clean the track, use RailKing Track Cleaning
Fluid found in Maintenance Kit (30-50010) or
denatured (not rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag.
Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the
track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that
you are using clean cloth on the rails. Thereafter,
keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets
dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to
lengthen the life of the tires.
Clean any type of track with this heavy-duty track
cleaning block (
. Durably constructed
from ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in
cleaning pad. For really stuborn track, you can
insert sandpaper into the block in just a few quick steps.
40-1099)
Track Cleaning Block (40-1099)
Maintenance Kit (30-50010)
