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Maintenance
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions
Use motor oil (10W-40 or 10W-30) for lubrication. Apply oil sparingly, using
a toothpick or similar applicator. Before beginning, please be sure to have
several toothpicks and cotton swabs handy to apply oil and clean up the
excess. Familiarize yourself with the location of the oiling points (see Fig. 2)
before beginning. Apply oil before operating and after every seven hours
of operation.
Lubricating the Wheel Gears (Fig. 2, #1)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand an apply oil to the wheel gears until all
teeth on all four gears are moist. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Intermediate Gears (Fig. 2, #2)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and oil the six intermediate gears until
all gear teeth are moist. Note: Four gears are double-gears: both sets of teeth
should be oiled. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Drive Axles (Fig. 2, #3)
Position one end of the locomotive downward so that you can see one of the
drive axles on each motor. Using a toothpick or length of wire, carefully
apply two drops of oil to the axles at all four bronze bearings.
Turn the locomotive around so that you can see the other two drive axles.
Carefully apply two drops of oil on the axles at the bronze bearings.
Lubricating the Pickup Rollers (Fig. 2, #4)
Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe away excess
oil with a cotton swab. The rolling surface should be free of oil.
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Tinplate Traditions 408E Electric Engine
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