Chapter 12
DOS & DON’TS
No.
Dos
Don'ts
1
Keep LEAD/TRAIL switch in
LEAD position on working control
console.
Do not Keep LEAD/TRAIL switch in
LEAD position on non working
control console.
2
Always keep TELM and RAPB
toggle switches in Normal position
Unless and Until required.
Do not keep TELM and RAPB toggle
switches in ENABLE position Unless
and Until required.
3
Make a habit to check the TM
CUTOUT status on Computer
Display Unit, while taking over
charge.
Do not start Locomotive without
ensuring the TM CUTOUT status on
Computer Display Unit as per
previous Driver Log Book entry.
4
Put OFF the ENG.RUN and GEN.
Field switches in rear
Locomotives, while working on
MU operation.
Do not put ON the ENG. RUN and
GEN. Field switches ON in rear
Locomotive, while working on MU
operation.
5
Apply Loco Brakes through
Independent Brake Handle and
ensure Brake Cylinder pressure
5kg/cm
2
to avoid Alerter Penalty
Brake application while the Train
is stabled condition.
Do not release Loco Brakes, while
Loco is in stable condition to avoid
Alerter penalty Brake application
6
While Cranking the Locomotive,
advance the Governor Lay shaft
gently to avoid Discharge of
Batteries due to late cranking. If
the Loco is not fitted with
Governor Booster Pump Motor.
Do not Discharge Batteries
excessively by repeated Cranking, if
two or three attempts failed. Identify
the fault or check and reset safety
devices like OSTA/LLOB etc. if any
of those is tripped or recheck the
cranking procedure.
7
When the Engine speed increases
for Compressor operation, Ensure
the No Air leakages on Engine
and Formation.
Do not Notch up beyond 5
th
for MR
pressure build up without load.
Automatically Engine speed
increases to TH 5 when MR
pressure drops < 8 kg/B3cm
2
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