SERVICE
Lubrication
The axle bearings and the side rod bearings should be lubricated occasionally with a
small amount of Märklin-Oil (7149).
Replacing the light bulbs (E130 023)
Front lantern: Carefully pull the cable and light bulb out of the lantern. Replace the
bulb. Reassemble.
Rear lantern: Carefully pry the lens away from the lantern. Using tweezers, remove
and replace the bulb. Reassemble.
Cab light: Using tweezers, remove and replace the bulb.
Replacing the traction tire (E126 174)
• Remove the two hex head screws that attach the side rods to the rear wheels.
Remove the side rods from the rear wheels.
• Use a small, straight-blade screwdriver to replace the traction tire: Pry the old
traction tire out of the wheel groove.
• Gently insert the new traction tire into the wheel groove.
• Make sure that the traction tire is seated properly in the wheel groove.
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