Wabtec R-150, Installation Manual

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h) Lower the railgear to the rail position. The upper lock nut should be about ¾” –
1” above the upper spring plate.
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Remove the vehicle from rail.
WARNING:
 The rail wheels should be a minimum of 5-½” above the ground when in
the highway position. If this minimum distance cannot be achieved with
the correct rail wheel loads and the holes available in the mounting
plates, contact Rafna Industries for assistance.
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FIGURE 3-4: REAR RAIL WHEEL LOAD ADJUSTMENT
INCREASE LOAD
DECREASE LOAD
2-1/4" - 3"
approx. 3/4" (RAIL)
0" (HIGHWAY)
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