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Premier P5-a Electric 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. 8 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.
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.
Screws for Truckside Removal
Figure 8. Locations of Truckside Mounting Screws