Lubrication - LGB BR 99 501 Mode D'emploi

SERVICE

Lubrication

The axle bearings and the side rod bearings should be lubri-
cated occasionally with a small amount of Märklin-Oil (7149).
Replacing the light bulbs
Lights: Pull the lantern housing horizontally away from the
model. Remove and replace the bulb. Reassemble.
Cab light: Using tweezers, remove and replace the bulb.
Replacing the traction tire
• On the underside of the loco's gearbox, there are five
screws. Remove the first and fifth screw.
• Carefully pull the gearbox from the chassis.
• Disconnect the wiring cable.
• Remove the hex nut on the drive wheel with the traction
tire.
• Remove the side rod from the drive wheel.
• Remove the screw on the counterweight and pull it off
the axle.
• Use a small, straight-blade screwdriver to replace the
traction tire:
• Pry the old traction tire out of the wheel groove.
• Gently insert the new traction tire into the wheel groove.
• Make sure that the traction tire is seated properly in the
wheel groove.
• Reassemble.
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