M.T.H. PREMIER DASH-9 DIESEL ENGINE Operator's Manual - page 13
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Premier Dash 9 Diesel Engine Operating Instructions
4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires
between the truck block and motor mount.
5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis
and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the
chassis and body and reinstall the chassis screws.
Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use
the diagram shown in Figure 7 above as a guide and add grease to the
points marked with a “G.”
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and
buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as
prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.
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.
First, remove the truck sides from the truck
block. To do this, turn your engine upside
down. If there are visible Phillips screw heads
between the truck frame and truck block (see
Fig. 8), go to step A. If not, go to step B.
A. Remove the two Phillips screws that attach
the truck sides to the truck block.
B. Remove the trucks from the chassis and the
truck sides from the trucks in order to slip the
new tire over the grooved drive wheel. See
Fig. 8 for which screws you must remove to
do this.
Figure 7. Locations of Greasing Points on the Locomotive
Figure 8. Truckside
Mounting Screws to Access
the Traction Tires