Operators Service Manual - PROCEDURE FOR GREASE AND LUBRICATION.
- REQUIRED - #0 Phillips screw driver, lite oil, lite grease, work station
On the bottom of your locomotive, there are a se-
ries of 6 (six) screws that secure the gear cover on.
Placing the locomotive on a secure work station,
such as a foam cradle, remove these screws. Place
these screws somewhere where you will not lose
them. A small dish or container is suggested to
hold these screws and stop them from rolling off
your work station.
After you have removed the screws and placed
them in a safe location, lift off the GEAR COVER.
Lift the cover STRAIGHT UP taking care not to
damage the moulded brake supports. This will
expose the IC and PICK-UPS and 6 more screws.
Remove these 6 (six) screws and the IC and PICK
UPS. Please take notice: DO NOT BEND THE
ELECTRICAL PICK UPS! Creasing or crimping
them will result in erratic pickup.
At this stage, you have successfully gained access
to the DRIVE TRAIN, axles and gears. A small
amount of lubrication placed on the teeth of the
gears, and light oil placed on the axles will ensure
smooth, trouble free operation. The locomotive
has these applied at the factory and will NOT
require these as new. Only do this if you notice
erratic operation. At this point after lubrication is
completed, you can reassemble the drive. Service
is complete.
Operators Service Manual - MOTOR REPLACEMENT
This servicing requires a steady hand, knowledge of electrical circuits and time. Do not perform this
service if you are uncertain of your skill.
Like all motors or things with moving parts, parts have a tendency to wear down, even when main-
tained. As the main source of power for your locomotive, your motor undergoes stresses such as
voltage variation, torque fatique, fatigued springs or worn brushes and commutator. At some point,
your motor may require servicing or replacement. To gain access to the motor, the boiler will need
to be removed. We have made this as easy as we could while maintaining aesthetics and operational
validity.
- REQUIRED - #0 Phillips screw driver, grease, soldering iron, flux, small flat head screw driver
