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MaintenanceLubricating and Greasing InstructionsThe engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components and pickup rollers to preventsqueaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'smaintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on eachpivot point.DO NOTOVER OILBody Mount ScrewsFigure 5: Body Removal Screw LocationsMotor Mounting ScrewThe locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not needadditional 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 youmay need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears.1. To access the gear box, remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the chassisscrews as seen in Figure 5 and lifting the cab from the chassis.2. Once the cab is removed, remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phillips motormount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks (see Fig. 5).3. Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truckblock 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 thetruck block and motor mount.12 Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine
5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis and body,being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body andreinstall the chassis screws.Lubricate the outside truck blockidler and drive gears with grease.Use the diagram shown in Figure 6below as a guide and add grease tothe points marked with a “G.”Grease Idler Gears (G)Figure 6: Greasing The Idler GearsCleaning The Wheels, Tires and TrackPeriodically check the locomotivewheels and pickups for dirt andbuildup, which can cause poorelectrical contact and traction andprematurely wear out the neoprenetraction tires. Wheels and tires can becleaned using denatured (not rubbing)alcohol applied with a cotton swab.To clean the track, use RailKing TrackCleaning Fluid and a clean rag ordenatured (not rubbing) alcohol.Unplug the transformer and wipe therails of the track, turning the ragfrequently to ensure that you are usingclean cloth on the rails. Thereafter,keep an eye on the track and clean itwhen it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires.Premier SD40-2 Diesel Engine 13
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