Maintaining and servicing your Commodore
Lubricating your Commodore
H
elp your Lionel Commodore lead a
long and productive life on your
railroad by maintaining it properly.
We recommend you purchase a
Lionel
Lubrication
Maintenance
Kit
no. 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 grease
or oil on the Commodore's
wheels, contact rollers,
or your track.
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lubrication when visual inspection reveals
dryness on the parts indicated in the illus-
and
(part
You'll know your Commodore requires
tration. Remove accumulated dirt and
dust before lubricating, and always
lubricate any locomotive
emerging from prolonged
storage. Also, lightly lubri-
cate the Commodore's side
rods, drive rods, and link-
age after each 25 hours of
operation.
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