locomotive is interrupted. This can be done by operating the
‘direction’ control on the transformer, or by moving the transformer
voltage control to the OFF position. The sequence of its operation is
Forward, Neutral, Reverse, Neutral, etc. In other words, if the
locomotive is in forward motion, operate the ‘Direction’ control once
to stop it, and twice to reverse it.
If you want to operate the train in one direction only, which is
necessary If you have automatic stations or Insulated blocks in your
layout, you must ‘lock-out’ the E-Unit. Make sure the locomotive is
moving in the desired direction then stop it. Now, move the E-Unit
lever to its OFF position or toward the left side of the locomotive. To
access the reversing lever (Figure 1, #8) remove the locomotive from
the track (holding the locomotive in your hand), then move the E-Unit
lever to OFF. If the E-Unit is ‘locked out’ while it is in the Neutral
position, the locomotive will not run at all. Also, because the E-Unit
works partially by gravity, it will not operate properly if the locomotive
is held on its side or upside down.
LUBRICATING THE LOCOMOTIVE
Use motor oil (1OW-40 or 10W-30) for lubrication. Apply oil
sparingly using a toothpick or similar applicator. Before beginning
please be sure to have several toothpicks and cotton swabs to apply
oil and clean up excess spills. Familiarize yourself with the location of
the oiling points before beginning (See Figure 1). Apply oil before
operating the locomotive and after every 7 hours of operation.
Lubricating the Wheel Gears (Figure 1, #1)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and apply oil to the wheel gears
until all teeth on all four gears are moist. Wipe away excess oil using a
cotton swab.
Lubricating the Intermediate Gears (Figure 1, #2)
Slowly turn the drive wheels by hand and oil the six intermediate gears
until all gear teeth are moist. Note: Four gears are double gears:
both sets of teeth should be oiled. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton
swab.
Lubricating the Ends of the Armature Shafts (Figure 1, #3)
On the geared end of the armature shafts place a single drop of oil at
the point where the shafts just protrude through the bearings.
On the other end of the shafts place a single drop of oil where the
shafts extend through the insulating plate between the brass brush
holders. Do not put oil on the brush holders. Wipe away any excess oil
with a cotton swab.
Lubricating the Drive Axles (Figure 1, #4)
Position one end of the locomotive downward so that you can see one
of the drive axles on each motor. Using a toothpick or length of wire,
carefully apply two drops of oil to the axles at all four bronze bearings
Now turn the locomotive around with the other end downward so that
you can see the other two axles. Carefully apply two drops of oil on the
axles at the bronze bearings.
Lubricating the Side Rods (Figure 1, #5)
Apply a drop of oil at each of the screws which attach the side rods to
the drive wheels. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab.
Lubricating The Leading and Trailing Trucks (Figure 1, #6)
Apply a drop of oil to the axle holes and to each of the side axle
bushings in the leading and trailing trucks. Wipe away excess oil with
a cotton swab.
Figure 1: Lubricating The 400E
