Lubricating Your Locomotive - Lionel ALCo S-2 Owner's Manual

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Lubricating your locomotive

H elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long
and productive life on your railroad by
maintaining it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927),
available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic
rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a
small amount will do), and avoid getting
Lubricate the axles
with Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate the U-joints with
Lionel grease sparingly
Lubricate the gears
with Lionel grease
sparingly
Figure 6. Underside details and lubrication points
grease or oil on the locomotive's wheels or
your track. You'll know your locomotive
requires lubrication when visual inspection
reveals dryness on the parts indicated in
Figure 6. Remove accumulated dirt and dust
before lubricating, and always lubricate any
locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
Front
Body screw
Body
screws
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Lubricate the gears
with Lionel grease
sparingly
Lubricate the axles
with Lionel oil
sparingly