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Premier FA-2 ABA Diesel Engine
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. 8), go to
step A. If not, go to step B.
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:
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.
Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the
diagram shown in Figure 6 below as a guide and add grease to the points
marked with a “G.”
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup,
which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely
wear out the neoprene traction tires.
Body Mount Screws
Body Mount Screws
Motor Mount Screw
Grease Idler Gear (G)
Body Mount Screws
Figure 7. Location of Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points on the Locomotive
Screws to Remove Trucksides
Figure 8. Locations of
Truckside Mounting Screws
