Traction Tire Replacement Instructions - M.T.H. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive Operator's Manual

Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered
truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at
some point.
First, remove the truck sides from the truck block. To do this, turn your engine upside
down. If there are visible Phillips screw heads between the truck frame and truck block
(see Fig. 7 ), go to step A. If not, go to
step B.
Remove Screws
A. Remove the two Phillips screws that
attach the truck sides to the truck block.
B. Remove the trucks from the chassis
and the truck sides from the trucks in
order to slip the new tire over the
grooved drive wheel. See Fig. 7 for
which screws you must remove to do this.
Once the truck sides have been removed:
Figure 7: Removing the trucksides
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any
excess tire that will not seat inside the groove properly.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order.
One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available
directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail:
parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD
21046-1532).
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