Traction Tire Replacement
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.
1. First, remove the gearbox cover from the truck block. To do this, turn your
engine upside down and
2. Pull apart the truck sides from the truck block in order to remove the drive
wheel (see photo above).
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: parts@mth-railking.com
Phone: 410-381-2580
Fax: 410-423-0009
Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532
snap it off from one of the ends.
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M.T.H. HO ES44AC PS3E+ Diesel Engine
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Separate the truck sides
in order to free the drive wheel
Gearbox cover
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