LGB 20271, Instruction Manual

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Attention!

Only use LGB Smoke and

Cleaning Fluid (50010). Other fluids
may damage your locomotive.

Hint:

The smoke generator can be

run “dry” without smoke fluid.

Power Supply
Attention!

For safety and reliability,

operate this model with LGB power
supplies (transformers, power packs
and controls) only. The use of non-
LGB power supplies will void your
warranty.
Use this model with LGB power sup-
plies 

with an output of at least 1

amp. 

For more information on LGB

power supplies for indoor, outdoor
and multi-train operation, see the
LGB catalog.

Attention!

After extended operation,

this model may leave carbon dust or
other debris around the track. This
dust and debris can stain carpet and
other materials. Consider this when
setting up your layout. Ernst Paul
Lehmann Patentwerk and LGB of
America are not liable for any dam-
ages.

SERVICE

Do-It-Yourself Service Levels

Level 

- Beginner

Level 

- Intermediate

Level 

- Advanced

Attention!

Improper service will void

your warranty. For quality service,
contact your authorized retailer or an
LGB factory service station (see

Authorized Service

).

Hint:

Additional expert instructions

for many LGB products are available
at www.lgb.com.

Lubrication

The axle bearings and the side rod
ends should be lubricated occasion-
ally with a small amount of LGB
Maintenance Oil (50019).

Cleaning

This model can be cleaned externally
using a mild detergent and gentle
stream of water. Do not immerse this
model.

Replacing the light bulbs

Front lights:

Pull the lantern housing

away from the model. Remove and
replace the bulb. Reassemble.

Rear lanterns:

Remove the screw on the

lantern. Remove the lantern. Remove
and replace the bulb. Reassemble.

Cab light:

Using tweezers, remove

and replace the bulb.

Replacing the smoke generator

- Pull the safety cover out of the

smoke stack (Fig. 4).

- Use pliers or tweezers to pull the

old smoke generator out of the
stack.

- Cut the wires to the old generator

and attach them to the replace-
ment generator (Fig. 5).

- Insulate the connections and push

the replacement generator into the
stack.

- Reassemble.

Replacing the traction tire

The gearbox must be removed to
replace the traction tire:
- Remove the hex head screws join-

ing the drive rods and connecting
rods at the center driver wheels.
Pull the drive rods away from the
center drivers.

- There are five screws on the bottom

of the gearbox. Counting from the
front, remove the second and fifth
screws.

- Pull the gearbox away from the

chassis.