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Maintenance
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions
The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.
Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components 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.
Body Mount Screws
Figure 3
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. Note that in some tightly packed engines you
may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears.
1. Remove the four Phillips screws from the chassis, as seen in Figure 3, then lift the
body partially away from the chassis. Unplug three connectors (2 pin type) located at the
front of the car to separate the body completely from the chassis.
2. Remove the four Interior Detail Screws shown in Figure 3 and separate the interior
detail from the chassis.
3. Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck
block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear (in the truck block)
with grease.
4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the
truck block and motor mount.
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Interior Detail Screws
Motor Mounting Screw
RailKing R-17 Subway Set
Body Mount Screws
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Front of Car
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