MIO-R290GM2011 Rev E
G&B Specialties Inc. 535 West 3
rd
Street, Berwick, PA, USA Tel: (570) 752-5901 Fax: (570) 752-6397
US Field Service: 570-441-6988; CAN Field Service 570-854-0482; www.rafna.com
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With the railgear kit installed on this vehicle, it may be operated as normal, however the
vehicle has decreased ground clearance and angles of approach and departure due to the
railgear. Caution must be used when operating the vehicle.
Never operate the vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating Front or Rear (GAWR), or the wheel or tire load ratings are exceeded.
Refer to the Hydraulic Kit Operation, Service, and Parts manual for information on the
location and operation of the railgear hydraulic system controls.
Placing the Vehicle on Rail – To Lower the Railgear:
1.
Disengage the lock pin by pulling on the locking cable handle. If the lock pin cannot be
disengaged, raise the railgear slightly.
2.
Hold the locking cable handle in the disengaged position.
3.
Lower the railgear and release the locking cable handle once the railgear has rotated past
the road locked position.
4.
As the railgear is being deployed, it will start taking some of the vehicle’s load. (If this is
not the case, DO NOT use the railgear. Inspect the railgear for lubrication and damage.)
5.
Continue lowering the railgear until the hydraulic cylinder is fully extended and the lock
pin re-engages in the rail position. Some railgear models have a lock cam converter
installed to prevent the lock pin from engaging in the rail position; they have a hydraulic
lock instead.
6.
Ensure that the railgear is fully deployed and 2-3° over-center before proceeding.
Removing the Vehicle from Rail – To Raise the Railgear:
1.
Disengage the lock pin by pulling on the locking cable handle. If the lock pin cannot be
disengaged, lower the railgear slightly. Some railgear models have a lock cam converter
installed to prevent the lock pin from engaging in the rail position in which case the lock
pin does not need to be disengaged.
2.
Raise the railgear and release the locking cable handle once the railgear has rotated past
the rail locked position.
3.
Continue raising the railgear until the lock pin clicks into the road locked position. The
hydraulic cylinder should be completely retracted.
