Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
1. Remove the side rods from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the
grooved drive wheel. Make sure to note the position of all rods before removing.
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 side rods in the same positions as noted. Failure to align rods
may cause binding or damage to the drive system.
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: [email protected]; mail: 7020 Columbia
Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-423-0009).
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Headlight Replacement Instructions
The locomotive’s lights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine.
They are easy to remove and replace when they burn out. See the diagrams and
directions below for instructions on accessing and replacing the light bulbs in this
locomotive.
You can obtain replacement bulbs 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: 410-423-0009).
1. To replace the headlight in this model you will need to follow the disassembly
instructions for greasing the engine in figure 6 on pg. 13. Once the boiler has been
removed you can access the headlight(see figure 8).
. Reassemble in reverse order, being careful not to pinch any wires.
2. Unplug the headlight connector inside of the boiler
3. Remove the 2 screws that attach the headlight shell to the smokebox front.
4. Gently pull the bulb from the rear of the headlight housing.
5. Thread the headlight bulb through the smokebox front
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Figure 8
Headlight
Unscrew 2 screws to
access headlight
Carefully pull out headlight
from the ___
