LGB 23802 Instructions De Service page 10

plies may void your warranty.
For this model, we recommend an
LGB power supply with a power
output of 1 amp or more. For more
information on LGB power sup-
plies for indoor, outdoor and multi-
train operation, see the LGB cata-
log.
Attention! After extended opera-
tion, this model may leave a small
amount of carbon dust around the
track. This dust can stain carpet
and other materials. The user
assumes full responsibility for any
damage.
MAINTENANCE
Attention! Improper service may
void your warranty. For factory
authorized service, contact an
authorized retailer or send this
product to an LGB service station
(see Factory Service).
Lubrication
The drive rod ends should be
lubricated occasionally with a
small amount of LGB Maintenan-
ce Oil (50019).
Cleaning
This model can be cleaned using
a mild detergent and gentle stre-
am of water. Do not immerse this
model. If this model is equipped
with sound electronics, do not
expose the speaker directly to
water.
Replacing the light bulbs
Front and
Carefully pry the lens away from
the lantern. Using tweezers,
remove and replace the bulb.
Reassemble.
Cab light: Using tweezers, remo-
ve and replace the bulb.
Replacing the smoke generator
Pull the safety ring out of the
smoke stack (Fig. 3). Use pliers or
tweezers to pull the old smoke
generator out of the stack (Fig. 4).
Cut the wires to the old generator
and attach them to the replace-
ment generator (Fig. 5). Insulate
the connections and push the
replacement generator into the
stack. Reassemble. Make sure to
replace the safety ring.
Replacing the traction tire
- Use a small, straight-blade scr-
ewdriver to gently pry the old
traction tire out of the wheel
groove.
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rear lanterns:
- Gently warm the new traction
tire in a dish of warm water.
- Use a small, straight-blade scr-
ewdriver to gently pry the new
traction tire into the wheel groo-
ve.
- Make sure that the traction tire is
completely in the wheel groove.
Replacing the motor
The gearbox must be removed to
replace the motor (Fig. 6):
- Remove the hex head screws
joining the drive rods and
connecting rods at the rear
wheels. Pull the drive rods away
from the rear wheels.
- There are five screws on the
bottom of the gearbox. Counting
from the front, remove the
second and fifth screws.
- Pull the gearbox away from the
chassis.
- Remove the four screws on the
top of the gearbox. Remove the
top of the gearbox.
- Replace the motor. Reassemble.
Attention! If the motor is repla-
ced, generously lubricate the
gears with LGB Gear Lubricant
(51020).
Attention! Make sure that the
drive rods do not bind. Binding
can cause serious damage to the
model.
Replacing the brushes, pick-up
shoes and wheelsets
- Remove the hex head screws
joining the drive rods and
connecting rods at the rear
wheels. Pull the drive rods away
from the rear wheels.
- Remove the hex head screws
joining the connecting rods to
the remaining wheels. Remove
the connecting rods.
- Remove all five screws on the
bottom of the gearbox. Remove
the bottom of the gearbox.
- Remove the power strips.
- Replace the necessary parts.
Reassemble.
Attention! If the wheelsets are
replaced, generously lubricate
the gears with LGB Gear Lubri-
cant (51020).