Rail King F59PH Operation Manual

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5. Repeat the procedure for the other motor and truck6. Reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wires are not caughtbetween the body and chassis, as this can lead to a short that may damage theelectronics beyond repair.It is also a good idea to lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears withgrease occasionally. Add grease to the points marked with “G” in FigureCleaning the Wheels, Tires and TrackPeriodically check the locomotive wheels andpickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poorelectrical contact and traction and prematurely wearout the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires canbe cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcoholapplied with a cotton swab.To clean the track, use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid found in Maintenance Kit (30-50010) or denatured (not rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag. Unplug the transformerand wipe the rails of the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are usingclean cloth on the rails. Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it getsdirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires.Clean any type of track with this heavy-duty track cleaning block ( . Durablyconstructed from ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad. For reallystuborn track, you can insert sandpaper into theblock in just a few quick steps.40-1099)Figure 6: Mounting Screws13Body Mount ScrewBody Mount ScrewsRailKing Diesel R-T-R Freight/Passenger Set w/Proto-Sound® 2.0F59PHTrack Cleaning Block (40-1099) Maintenance Kit (30-50010)