Operator`s manual

Maintenance
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions
The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.
Regularly lubricate all axles 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. To access the gear box and axles, do
the following:.
1. Turn the engine upside down.
2. First remove the six body mount screws to separate the chassis from the boiler
and tender shell. Four of the screws in the engine are located through holes in the
drive blocks. Truck may need to be moved to see the screws.
3. Remove the Phillips screw (marked “GREASE”) located at each set of wheels
and the gearbox cover screws.
4. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (approx. 1-2 ml.) of lithium-
based grease into the gearbox and axles.
5. Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler.
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DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Removing the body
Body Mount Screws
Body Mount Screws