DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
3-2 © 2017 DMF, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
3.1 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
To assure safe and reliable operation, Diversified Metal Fabricators recommends the following
inspection and maintenance guidelines detailed below. Government or corporate regulations
may require additional inspections not covered below. Please ensure that you are aware of any
additional recurring inspections that pertain to your Railgear, and have them completed
according to required regulations.
Vehicles operated in the following severe-duty conditions may need more frequent inspection
and maintenance than suggested below:
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Extreme hot or cold temperatures
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Operation on steep grades
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Extended exposure to road salt
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High mileage use
3.1.1 Daily Maintenance
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Verify Railgear is fully stowed and has not leaked down.
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Visually inspect for hydraulic fluid leaks and bent, broken, or damaged components.
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Check hydraulic fluid level.
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Verify there are no loose or missing fasteners, including the lug nuts on rail wheels and
vehicle wheels.
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Inspect the general condition of the rail wheels.
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With rail wheels in the highway position, spin each one to check for irregular noise,
resistance or roughness in the bearing unit.
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Check and correct tire pressures. Inspect tires for abnormal wear, including inboard
sidewalls
3.1.2 Weekly Maintenance
In addition to the daily maintenance outlined above:
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Lubricate front & rear pin-off assemblies (if equipped) with a light lubricant.
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Inspect railwheel flange wear. Uneven or excessive wear may indicate alignment or rail
wheel load problem.
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Inspect rubber railwheel treads (if equipped).
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Inspect suspension components including rubber springs for excessive wear or cracking.
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Verify that ABS sensor wires and brake lines are restrained and not contacting the rims.
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Grease all grease fittings on front (7) and rear (7) Railgear assemblies.
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When possible, apply grease with the Railgear in the highway position to
maximize grease uptake.
NOTE:
See diagram M101601 on following page for grease fitting locations and
recommended lubricants.
3.1.3 Bi-Annual Maintenance or as required
In addition to the weekly maintenance outlined above:
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Check torque on all lug nuts (rail wheels, wheel adapters, and vehicle wheels).
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Check torque on wheel bearing adapter bolts (4X per railwheel, see Section 6.4).
3.1.4 Annual Maintenance or as required
In addition to the weekly maintenance outlined above:
 Verify the operation of the emergency hand pump. If pump does not operate, check that the
pump is properly primed (see Section 5.1).
 Check Railgear alignment (see Section 4.5).
 Check Railgear wheel loads (see Section 4.6).
 Replace handheld wireless remote batteries (QTY 3 AAA)