Maintenance; Lubricating And Greasing Instructions - Lionel Tinplate 392 Steam Locomotive Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Lubricating and Greasing Instructions

The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.
Regularly lubricate all engine and tender axles and linkage components,
including pickup roller axles, 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. Grease engine every 50 hours
of use or at least once yearly if engine is not run. Use a lithium based grease
and follow the greasing instructions.
Lubricating the Drive and Worm Gear
To access the drive train;
- First remove the cotter pins that secure the leading truck and trailing truck.
- Next remove the large knurled screws at each end of the pickup roller plate.
- Remove the pickup roller plate by lifting from the motor chassis.
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
Remove Cotter Pin
Remove the large knurled
screws at each end of the
pickup roller plate
Tinplate 392 Steam Locomotive
Idler Gears
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
DO NOT DO NOT
OVER OIL
OVER OIL
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