DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
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SECTION 2.0 O
PERATIONS
2.1 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE RAILGEAR ........................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Vehicle Turning Radius, Clearances, and Approach Angles .................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Highway Speeds ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3 Pinoff Systems and Locations ........................................................................... 2-2
2.1.4 Railgear Controls ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.1.5 Daily Inspection .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.2 HIGHWAY OPERATION ................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 GETTING ON THE RAIL ................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Getting Onto the Tracks ................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Lower Rear Guide Wheels ................................................................................ 2-4
2.3.3 Lower Front Guide Wheels................................................................................ 2-4
2.3.4 On the Tracks ................................................................................................. 2-4
2.4 GETTING OFF THE RAIL .................................................................................. 2-5
2.4.1 Removing Truck from Track ............................................................................. 2-5
2.5 EMERGENCY HAND PUMP OPERATION ............................................................ 2-6