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The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE
FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO THIS PRODUCT, BUT MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
THIS LOCO IS DESIGNED TO BE TAKEN TO PIECES TO MOVE. ENSURE THE NUTS ARE
FITTED TO THE BOGIES IF LIFTING IN ONE PIECE.
Try to avoid lifting. If there is no alternative please lift the engine in component parts. Do not
lift with batteries fitted.
The chassis with bogies fitted is a two person lift. At 35kg lifting the chassis incorrectly may
result in injury.
Lift the chassis by the buffer shanks or by the buffer beam ends and deck. Do not lift by
the buffer heads. PLAN YOUR LIFT.
Do not roll the engine on concrete or other hard surfaces. Damage to the flanges can
severely affect the performance and may damage track.
Always buy batteries with lifting handles. Type 063 round post terminals are
recommended.
A “Traveller Hercules” has been designed to help with handling issues by allowing the
engine to be broken down in to packages weighing less than 12kg.
Before Use please check
–
The battery leads should be tied to the chassis so the batteries can only be connected in
the correct way.
Use quick release connectors to avoid tools shorting out while connecting leads.
Ensure the battery isolator is switched off before connecting batteries.
The deadmans button on the controller clicks when pressed and again when released.
Check for damaged cables
– battery and control wires.
The chassis is a heavy item so a good
lifting and manual handling technique is
essential. If you are unsure The Health and
Safety Executive produce good clear advice
which is available for free from their
website.
