MTH Electric Trains Genesis Diesel Locomotive Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 28)

RailKing Genesis Operating Manual

diagram shown in Fig. 7. above as a guide and add grease to the points

marked with a “G".

Periodically, check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt buildup as

this can significantly affect the engine’s ability to perform properly. Dirty

track and dirty wheels can cause both poor electrical contact as well as poor

traction, especially on elevated track sections. Finally, dirt and oil build up

can prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.

TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT

INSTRUCTIONS

Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on

each power truck. While these tires are extremely durable and long-lasting

there may arise a time where they will need to be replaced. Should this

occur, you will need to remove the truck sides on the truck block in order to

slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. We suggest you follow the

disassembly instructions found in the Lubrication section on the preceding

pages to dissemble the chassis and truck blocks from the body.

Before the new tire can be installed, you must make sure the old tire has

been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel. Use a razor

blade or small flatblade screwdriver pry away any remains left from the old

tire that may still be in the drive wheel groove. Once the old tire has been

completely removed, slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it

useful to use two small flatblade screwdrivers to assist you in stretching the

tire over the wheel. Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it

over the wheel. If a twist occurs, the tire will have to be removed and

reinstalled or a noticeable wobble in your engine will occur when operating

the locomotive. In addition, it is important to make sure that the tire is

fully seated inside the groove. Any portion of the tire extending out of the

groove can cause the engine to wobble. A razor blade can be used to trim

away any excess tire that doesn't seat itself inside the groove properly.

Once the new tire(s) are in place, reassemble the truck sides to the truck

blocks and then reassemble the chassis to the body. Replacement tires are

available directly from MTH Electric Trains.

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