Wabtec R-150, Installation Manual

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3. Re-install the tail pipe section of the exhaust. Take note of if and where the railgear
contacts the exhaust and modify accordingly. Ensure that any modifications to the
exhaust conform to applicable laws and regulations.
4.
Fill the hydraulic system and bleed the air out:
a) Fill the pump tank with ESSO Univis N-22 (or equivalent) hydraulic fluid.
b) Operate the front railgear up and down briefly to circulate the fluid and bleed the
system of air (refer to the Operating, Service and Parts Manual for operating
instructions).
c) Refill the pump tank and repeat step b) until all air is removed from the front
hydraulic system.
d) Operate the rear railgear up and down briefly to circulate the fluid and bleed the
system of air (refer to the Operating, Service and Parts Manual for operating
instructions).
e) Refill the pump tank and repeat step d) until all air is removed from the rear
hydraulic system.
f) With the front railgear locked in the rail position and the rear railgear locked in
the highway position, fill the pump tank to the full line.
5.
Follow the Hydraulic System Relief Valve Setting procedure detailed in the
Operating, Service and Parts Manual.
6.
Adjust the front and rear railgear rotational stop bolts so that the railgear cylinders
can fully extend and retract and so that both front and rear railgear rotate 2-3° past
vertical in the rail position.
7.
Follow the Rail Wheel Load Adjustment procedure detailed in the Operating, Service
and Parts Manual.
8.
Follow the Railgear Alignment procedure detailed in the Operating, Service and Parts
Manual. Be sure to torque the railgear mounting bolts and the rail wheel mounting
bolts following the railgear alignment procedure.
9.
Grease the railgear at all lubrication points as detailed in the Routine Service section
of the Operating, Service and Parts Manual.
10.
Adjust all rail sweep rubbers to have
1 
8
” clearance from the rail.
11.
Torque all fasteners as detailed in the Routine Service section of the Operating,
Service, and Parts Manual.
12.
Complete the Pre-Delivery Check List in this manual to ensure the railgear has been
installed and adjusted correctly.