Wabtec R-150, Installation Manual

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G&B Specialties Inc. 535 West 3
rd
Street, Berwick, PA, USA Tel: 1-570-752-5901 Fax: (570) 752-639
4.0 R
OUTINE
R
AILGEAR
S
ERVICE
The railgear must be serviced to ensure proper operation and avoid damage to the
equipment. Refer to table 3-4 for the Recommended Service Schedule.
Grease fittings are provided at all lubrication points on the Rafna railgear (refer to figures
3-10 and 3-11). The recommended lubricant for this equipment is
ESSO LONAX EP2
GREASE or equivalent (operating range –30

C to 135

C) for all lubrication points. In
cold weather areas and/or winter seasons, use low temperature grease such as SHELL
DARINA XL 102 or equivalent.
Should any loose nuts and bolts be encountered on the railgear during the inspections or
during maintenance of the railgear units, first refer to figures 3-12 & 3-13 for non-
standard bolt torques and then to table 3-5 for standard bolt torques.
WARNING:
 If the vehicle should derail, a thorough inspection of the complete railgear
assemblies for damaged parts should be carried out before being put
back into service.