Operator’s Manual
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3.
Park the machine on a firm level surface, clear of obstruction and traffic at least 3 metres away
from the nearest railway lines.
4.
Turn off the ignition, remove the keys and lock both cab doors to secure from unauthorised use.
21.11 On and Off Tracking
Carry out the following in the order shown.
1.
Drive forwards and align the machine parallel to the track.
2.
Reverse the machine at 30° to the track from the parallel position to traverse the track.
3.
Track Access Ramps are provided on the machine and should be deployed at the positions that
the tracks will contact the rails.
4.
Straddle the track and align the rear rail axle with the track.
5.
Deploy the rear rail axle to only just lift the rear tracks slightly clear of the sleeper ends.
6.
Manoeuvre the machine to align the front rail axle with the track.
7.
Deploy the rear rail axle then deploy the front rail axle in stages to keep the machine relatively
level as it raises.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANOEUVRE THE MACHINE WITH THE CRAWLER TRACKS, WHEN
THE RAIL GEAR IS SEMI/FULLY DEPLOYED.
WARNINGS
(1) WHEN ON TRACKING, CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN LOWERING THE BOGIE
ONTO THE RAIL HEAD TO ENSURE ALL FOUR WHEELS CONTACT THE RAIL
BEFORE THE WEIGHT OF THE MACHINE IS EXERTED ONTO THE TRACK. IF THE
MACHINE IS NOT PERPENDICULAR TO THE RAIL WITHIN THE RAIL WHEEL
20m
12m
0m
3m
R12m
0m
18m
22m
25m
12m
8m
NOTE:
The dimensions
shown here are
approximate and
given for
guidance only.
