DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
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3.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible
Cause
Diagnostic
Step
Corrective
Action
Rail wheel vibration/
noise Damaged
Tread/Flange
Patterned Wear on
Tread/Flange
Loose Wheel Inspect treads/Flange
Inspect treads/Flange
Check wheel end play
and lug nuts Replace wheel
Replace wheel
Check lug torque,
replace wheel bearing
unit if necessary
Vehicle tracking to
one side, wandering Misalignment
Overload or load
imbalance
Un-Even Rail Wheel
Load/ Vehicle Load
Excessive Wheel Wear
Check Alignment (see
Section 4.5)
Visually inspect, scale
vehicle
Weigh Vehicle and
Check Rail Wheel
Load
Check Alignment and
Wheel Wear Adjust Alignment
Unload and/or
redistribute load
Adjust Load
Distribution and Re-
set Rail Wheel Load
Adjust Alignment,
Replace Worn Wheels
Insufficient traction or
braking Rail Wheel Load set
too high
Tires worn See Section 4.6
Inspect Tires Set Rail Wheel Load
Replace tires