DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
4-10 © 2017 DMF, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
4.4 RAILGEAR INSTALLATION
4.4.1 Railgear Assemblies – Identification and Orientation
RW-1016 Railgear assemblies share many components between the front and rear assemblies
and are visually similar. Make sure the correct Railgear assembly is installed on the proper end
of the vehicle and facing the proper direction. See drawing M101602 on the following page for
identification and orientation of Railgear assemblies.
4.4.2 Railgear Assembly Installation
The hardware and shims required to install the Railgear were included with your mounting kit.
See drawing M101602 on the following page for additional information regarding Railgear
installation.
1. Identify the front and rear Railgear assemblies.
2. Maneuver the railgear assemblies into position at the proper end of the vehicle, oriented
correctly, roughly between the mounting brackets.
3. Slowly lift the Railgear assembly. Check frequently for interference or contact between
the Railgear, truck components, and the mounting brackets.
4. Lift the Railgear until the bottom of the adjustment plates is ~9-1/2" off of level ground.
Fine-tune height to align holes in mounting brackets with nearest holes in adjustment
plates. (Suggested initial mounting height of ~9-
1/2” assumes a vehicle near service
weight, without suspension modifications, and with the proper wheels and tires installed
for use on rail).
5. Install the bolts/washers/locknuts provided with the mounting kit, but leave loose.
6. Fit included shims between brackets and Railgear adjustment plates. Use similar shim
combinations (less than a 1/4" difference) on both sides of the Railgear to roughly
center the assembly between the brackets. Do not leave gaps larger than 1/16" between
the Railgear and mounting brackets.
7. Verify that all hardware has adequate clearance around cylinder assembly. Shorter bolts
may be required in some cases. Verify bottom edge of adjustment plates are parallel
with ground, and tighten bolts.
8. After installation of both sets of Railgear, as well as the hydraulic/electrical systems,
alignment and weight adjustment must be completed (see M101603, M101604 and
Sections 4.5-4.6).