Rail King Docksider 0-4-0 Operating Instructions Manual - Grease

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0-4-0 Steam Engine Instructions

Check the locomotive oiling points periodically to be sure they are

moving freely and quietly.  If they are not, apply a small amount of oil

again.  Also check the locomotive wheels for dirt build-up that can

cause performance problems.  Such dirt build-up can interfere with

electrical contacts, reduce traction (especially on elevated track

sections), and cause neoprene traction tires to wear out prematurely.

Grease

Grease should be added to the internal drive gears annually or after

every 50 hours of operation.  Grease can be added by inserting grease

into the gear box inside the locomotive chassis.  In order to access the

gear box, the boiler must be removed from the chassis by unscrewing

the four chassis screws as seen in Figure 15 below.  Once the boiler is

removed, the smoke unit and the light bracket must also be removed,

then the gear box can be opened up by unscrewing the three screws

on the plate located in front of the motor.  Grease can then be applied

into the gear box using a grease tube dispenser.

Lamp Replacement

The lights in your locomotive or caboose car may occationally burn out

during normal operation.  Should this occur, you will need to remove

the boiler/caboose body from the chassis in order to replace the

burned out bulb.

Figure 15:  Removing the boiler to change the light bulb.

Figure 16:  Locating and removing the light bulb.