Traction Tire Replacement Instructions - M.T.H. Premier GP38-2 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, they may
occasionally need replacement.
First, remove the truck sides from the truck block. To do this, turn your engine
upside down and remove the chassis as detailed on page 11.
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. Once the truck sides have been
removed:
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.
Replacement parts are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order
online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020
Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122).
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