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
(shown below).
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 the model. Additional tires are
available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.
Order online:
www.mthtrains.com, E-mail: [email protected], Fax: 410-423-0009,
Phone: 410-381-2580, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532
Figure: Truckside Mounting Screw Locations
Truck Mounting Screws
Truck Mounting Screws
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