Chapter 10
OPERATION SELECTION
This section includes recommended procedure for setup, service operations
and General Locomotive operation. The procedures are brief and do not
contain detailed descriptions of equipment location or function. See the
Locomotive service manual for more specific descriptions.
Always comply with Railway rules and instructions regarding
Locomotive operation or Inspection.
This section is arranged as follows:
1. Preparation for service
Ground Inspections
Engine Room Inspection
Starting Fuse & Battery Knife Switch Box Inspection
Lead Locomotive cab Inspection
Trailing Locomotive cab Inspection
2. Starting Lead Locomotive Engine
Engine Inspection
Engine Starting
3. Starting Trailing Locomotive Diesel Engines
4. Various other operating procedures
5. Stopping Engines
6. Towing Locomotive
7. Leaving Locomotive Unattended
10.1 Preparation for Service
GROUND INSPECTION:
Check for the following and correct them when
necessary:
Leakage of Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, Water or Air
1. Loose or dragging parts