Life-Like Products PROTO 1000 series User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BUDD RDC Locomotive
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Congratulations! You have just purchased one of a series of the
finest running locomotives available today. Equipped with a totally
new diecast chassis and a state of the art drive system, your
PROTO 1000 locomotive will give you years of enjoyment.
Your new PROTO 1000 HO Scale BUDD RDC diesel has been
carefully assembled and tested before leaving our modern factory.
Additionally, it has been engineered to provide virtually trouble-
free service and operation.
Removing Shell For Maintenance
Turn the locomotive upside down and remove the couplers by
unscrewing the screws located on the bottom of the coupler
boxes. Now locate the tour screws (Labeled part #21 in the
exploded view) that attach the body to the chassis. Remove
these tour screws and pull the body straight up.
Important: Retain package and all packing materials in case
you need to ship locomotive for servicing.
275 L •
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Exploded Parts Drawing: BUDD RDC-1 Shell
PROTO 1000 HO BUDD RDC-1
PARTS LIST
KEY # & DESCRIPTION
1. RDC-1 Body
2. Intake and Exhaust Covers (2)
3. RDC-1 Roof Details (2 Horns)
4. RDC-1 Long Windows (2)
5. Headlights (2)
6. RDC-1 SmallWindows
(All Clearparts not numbered
in RDC-1 exploded view)
7. End Doors (2)
8 RDC-1 Short Windows (2)
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Exploded Parts Drawing: BUDD RDC-2 Shell
~ 3
PROTO 1000 HO BUDD RDC-2
PARTS LIST
KEY # & DESCRIPTION
1. RDC-2 Body
2. Intake and Exhaust Covers
(2)
3. RDC-2 Root Details (2 Horns,2 Vents)
4. RDC-2 Long Windows (2)
5. Headlights (2)
6. RDC-2 Small Windows
(All Clearparts not numbered
in RDC-2 exploded view)
7. End Doors (2)
8 RDC-2 Side Doors (2)
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Exploded Parts Drawing: BUDD RDC-3 Shell
PROTO 1000 HO BUDD RDC-3
PARTS LIST
KEY # & DESCRIPTION
1. RDC-3 Body
2. Intake and Exhaust Covers (2)
3. RDC-3 Roof Details (2 Horns, 5 Vents)
4. RDC-3 Long Windows (2)
5. Headlights (2)
6. RDC-3 Small Windows
(All Clearparts not numbered
in RDC-3 exploded view)
7. End Doors
(2)
8 RDC-3SideDoors(4)
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Exploded Parts Drawing: BUDD RDC Chassis
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KEY# & DESCRIPTION
9.
PCB 19. Chassis
10. Screws for PCB (4) 20. Steps and Pilot (2)
11. Connectorsfor PCB (10) 21. Chassis Screws (4)
12. HeadlightBulb (2) 22. CouplerBox,
Cover
13. Screwsfor Interior(4) and
Screw (2ea.)
14. RDC Interior 23. UnpoweredTruck
15. Powered
Truck Top Converter 24. Powered Truck
16. Universal Joint & 25. Gear Set
Worm
Gear with Bearings 26. GearedDrivers(2)
17. Motorand Flywheel 27. Sideframe (2)
18. Motor Mount (5 pcs.)
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LUBRICATION AND CLEANING
FREQUENCY
As with any precision mechanical equipment, occasional
lubrication and maintenance is required foroptimum
performance.
PROTO 1000locomotives, with theirprecision-engineered
reduction gears, motor and chassis need only occasional, careful
lubricationand cleaning.
• Models used infrequently or not at all should not be lubricated
more often than once a year. Excessive amounts of lubricant
can migrate to the driver tires and cause reduced tractive
force and grime on rail heads.
• Models which are run often and pull long consists on grades
should be inspected and lubricated every two or three months.
INSTRUCTIONS
Bearing Areas. A small patch of cloth held with tweezers should
be used to clean bearing areas before lubrication. With the model
upside down, place a drop of light oil at each wheel bearing. Do
notoverlubricate.
Worm Gears. By removing the body shell, the snap-on cover over
the drive worm can be removed. Light grease should be applied to
the worm gearwith a toothpick.
Idler Gears. A drop or two of light oil can also be applied to the
plastic idler gears below the worm gear. As they are made from
slippery plastic, the gears require little maintenance.
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ASSISTANCE CALL TOLL-FREE:
1-800~638-1470
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