Maintenance; Lubricating And Greasing Instructions; Cleaning The Wheels And Track - Lionel 400E Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Lubricating and Greasing Instructions

The engine and tender 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.
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
The locomotive utilizes a direct drive motor that should not need direct
lubrication. However, it will be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located on the
inside of the drive wheels.
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and Track
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and
pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor
electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear
out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can
be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol
applied with a cotton swab.
To clean the track, use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid
found in Maintenance Kit (30-50010) or denatured
(not rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag. Unplug the
transformer and wipe the rails of the track, turning
the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean
cloth on the rails. Thereafter, keep an eye on the
track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good
electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires.
Clean any type of track with this heavy-duty track
cleaning block ( 40-1099)
ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad.
For really stuborn track, you can insert sandpaper into
the block in just a few quick steps.
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Idler Gears
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Lionel Corporation 400E Steam Locomotive
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Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
Track Cleaning
Block (40-1099)
Maintenance Kit (30-50010)