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Operating and servicing your train set
Lubricating your locomotive
H
elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining
it properly. To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.
When you find that the lubrication points illustrated in Figure 2 appear dry, lubricate your
locomotive after you have removed any accumulated dirt and dust. There are two basic rules to keep
in mind when you are lubricating your locomotive: use only a small amount of lubrication and
avoid getting grease or oil on your locomotive's wheels, roller pick-ups, or the track.
Lubricate with Lionel
grease sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel oil
sparingly
Figure 2. Lubrication points
Lubricate with Lionel
oil sparingly
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NO SND
RUN
PGM
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Operating and servicing your train set
Adjusting the locomotive's wire brush shunts on the motor
I
f your locomotive begins to run intermittently or suddenly stops operating, the wire shunts
that connect to the motor brushes may have shifted during operation and need adjustment.
Straighten the wire brush shunts as in Figure 3 below, making sure they do not contact
each other or the motor casing screws.
Motor casing
screw
Figure 3. Adjusting the brush shunts
Replacing the traction tires
T
wo of the locomotive's drive wheels are equipped with rubber tires to increase the tractive
effort of your locomotive, allowing it to pull more cars.
During the course of normal operations, the traction tires may become worn out.
Replacement traction tires are included with your locomotive. Follow these steps and refer to
1. Slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the truck side.
2. Stretch the new traction tire around the wheel.
Note!
This service can also be performed by your authorized Lionel Service Center.
Motor casing
screw
Wire brush shunts
Motor casing detail
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