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Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of
flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, they may occasionally need to be
replaced.
STEP
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STEP
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ProtoSmoke™ Fluid
ProtoSmoke™ is the recommended fluid for M.T.H.
products and can be used in other manufacturers products
as well. Choose from 12 different scents:
Christmas, Coal, Diesel, Wood Burning, Coffee, Eggs &
Bacon, Vanilla, Candy Cane, Barbeque, Pipe Smoke,
Cinnamon Roll, and Apple Pie
Remove the side rods (the rods that connect each drive
wheel to the other) from the wheels in order to slip the new
tire over the grooved drive wheel. These bolts can be
loosened with a Flat Blade Screwdriver.
Clean the groove using a cotton swab and denatured
alcohol.
Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the
groove in the drive wheel, using a razor blade or small
flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains.
Clean the groove using a cotton swab and denatured
alcohol.
Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to
use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over
the wheel.
If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel, you
will need to remove and reinstall the tire. Otherwise your
engine will wobble while operating.
Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a
razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn't seat
itself inside the groove properly.
No. 390E Steam Locomotive
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