M.T.H. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 35)

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. Please use the following instructions to replace the traction tires.

1. Turn your engine upside down.

2. Remove the two Phillips screws that attach each truck side to the truck block.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Reassemble in reverse order.

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 ).

Premier Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound® 3.0

Genesis

Figure 11: Truckside Screws

Truckside Screws

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