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 axle bearings and drive rod
ends should be lubricated occa-
sionally with a small amount of
LGB Maintenance 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 rear lanterns: Pull the
lantern housing away from the
model. Pull the socket out of the
housing. Pull the plug-in bulb out
of the socket. Plug in a new bulb.
Reassemble.
Replacing the smoke generator
Lift the "bear trap" off the smoke
stack (25192 only). Pull the safety
ring out of the smoke stack. 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
replacement generator (Fig. 5).
Insulate the connections and
push the replacement generator
into the stack. Reassemble.
Replacing the traction tire
- Use a small, straight-blade
screwdriver to gently pry the old
traction tire out of the wheel
groove.
- Gently warm the new traction
tire in a dish of warm water.
- Use a small, straight-blade
screwdriver to gently pry the
new traction tire into the wheel
groove.
- 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):
- Disconnect the support rods
from the front of the boiler.
- Remove one mounting screw at
the front of the gearbox under
the front of the boiler.
- Remove two mounting screws at
the back of the boiler under the
backhead of the boiler.
- Remove two side mounting
screws located between the
12
center and rear drivers.
- Pull the gearbox out of the engi-
ne. Disconnect the wiring cable.
Note the color and position of
the wires.
- Remove the six screws from the
top of the gearbox (Fig. 7). Note
that the screws are different
lengths.
- Replace the motor. Reassem-
ble.
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 four screws on the
bottom of the gearbox. Note that
the screws are different lengths.
Remove the bottom of the gear-
box. Note the position of the
power strips. If necessary, replace
the wheelsets, pick-up shoes or
brushes. Reassemble.
Attention! If the wheelsets are
replaced, generously lubricate
the gears with LGB Gear Lubri-
cant (51020).
Attention! Make sure that the
drive rods do not bind. Binding
can cause serious damage to the
model.
Maintenance parts
50010 Smoke and Cleaning
Fluid
50019 Maintenance Oil
50020 Special Tool Set
51020 Gear Lubricant
55020 Multi-Train System
Decoder
55026 Decoder Interface Cable
62204 20192-Series Motor
63120 Brushes, 14mm, 16mm,
8 pack
63218 Standard Pick-Up
Shoes, 2 pack
65853 Smoke Generator, 5V
68511 Plug-In Bulb, Clear, 5V,
10 pack
69184 Traction Tire, 46.5mm,
10 pack