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.
1. Remove the truck sides from the
truck block (figure 5.).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: [email protected]; mail: 7020
Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122).
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