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MAS 696 Operator’s Manual
6. In case the Low Lube Oil shutdown is noticed immediately after
cranking, check Low water Pressure detector (EPD) for trip. If the
water pressure is less, the Engine shuts down after a short time
delay.
7. If the detector trips, press continuously for 15 seconds to reset, after
ensuring the water level and water pump working.
8. Check the following with the Engine running and at a normal
operating temperature (49ºC) and correct if necessary:
a. Coolant Water level is near to the FULL (Engine running) mark
limits on Water level Inspection plate.
b. Engine Lube oil level is near FULL mark on oil level gauge (Lube
oil Dipstick).
c. Governor oil level is near to the upper mark on sight glass.
d. Compressor Lube oil is within the normal range.
e. After Engine has been started and is operating normally, check
and ensure that all Engine room access doors are securely closed.
10.3 Starting Training Locomotive Diesel Engines
Start trailing locomotive Engines in the same manner as the Engine in the
lead unit. Refer to Starting lead Locomotive.
10.4 Setting Locomotives On Line
After the Diesel Engine is started and inspected, set the Locomotive on line
by setting the ISOLATION switch in RUN. When a Locomotive is on line, it
can respond to operator controls and develop tractive effort/Braking effort.
When on line, a trailing Locomotive follows train lined Throttle/Dynamic
Do not apply load before Engine water inlet temperature has
reached 49ºC.
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If MU jumper cables are already connected between
Locomotive, make sure that these trailing Locomotive switches
are OFF (slider down) Control & FP, GEN. FLD and ENG.
RUN, these switches are controlled from the Lead Unit.
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Verify that the throttle handle is in IDLE on all Locomotives in
tandem before setting a Locomotive on line.
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