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2. After removing the truck bottom plate mounting screws, liberally apply grease to the
gears attached to both the outside axles as seen in Figure 15.
Figure 15: Grease Points Inside Power Truck
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged
drivers on each truck. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at
some point.
1. Remove the truck sides from the truck block in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive
wheel. Each truck side is attached to the truck block via (2) screws as noted in Figure 16.
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 doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly.
6. Reinstall the truck sides and operate as usual.
One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets 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).
Figure 16: Truckside Mounting Screw Locations
