D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL
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K-28 COAL FIRING CHECK LIST
AND QUICK REFERENCE
1.
Unpack Tender
Lubricate Tender
Use straight SAE - 40 weight oil.
Journals and bolsters
Place Tender on Track
2.
Unpack Locomotive
Lubricate Locomotive
Use straight SAE - 40 weight oil.
Axle Pump
Truck Swivel Points
Left Side
Trucks and Driver Axles
Side Rods and Connecting Rod Crank Pin
Cross Head and Connecting Rod Pin
Valve Gear and Valve Guide
Right Side
Trucks and Driver Axles
Side Rods and Connecting Rod Crank Pin
Cross Head and Connecting Rod Pin
Valve Gear and Valve Guide
Reverse Rod
Check That Grates are Clean and Installed
3.
Place Locomotive on Track and Prep
Check That Smoke box is Clean
Close Door
Drain and fill Lubricator as needed.
Couple to Tender
Draw Bar
Bypass Return
Pump Feed
Fill Tender Tank
Approximately 2 Quarts of Water
*** USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER - DO NOT USE WATER THAT HAS BEEN DEIONIZED. u*
Water that has been OZONATED or distilled by reverse osmosis is acceptable, but it is best to use water
that has been Steam Distilled without further processing.
Fill Boiler• If Needed
Water Level 1/8 in . above red line
Purge Air from Pumps
Open Bypass Valve and Pump Tender Pump 15 Strokes.
Close Bypass Valve and Pump Tender Pump 5 Strokes .
