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PH: 267.350.2809 

11. For 

clockwise rotation (operator's perspective)

, pull the 

Throttle Lever up towards the operator. 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

12. For 

counter-clockwise rotation (operator's perspective)

, 

push the Throttle Lever down, away from the operator. 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 

The 

GO-A3-PW

 produces torque for slowly and 

deliberately opening railcar gates.  It is not 

designed for rapid direction change of gears.  
Switching quickly between clockwise and  

counter-clockwise rotation will damage internal 

gears and chains. 

Summary of Contents for GO-A3-PW

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S GUIDE GO A3 PW Gate Opener...

Page 2: ...ns and recommendations contained in this owner s manual The user of this product is responsible to install maintain and operate the product and parts or components manufactured or supplied by WORKMAST...

Page 3: ...imminent and will result in a high probability of serious injury or death This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in minor to moderate injury This symbol indicates a genera...

Page 4: ...rials 2 IV Pre Start Checklist 3 V Opening Car Gates 6 VI Closing Car Gates 11 VII Height Adjustment 16 VIII Maintenance Storage 17 IX Troubleshooting 20 APPENDIX A Parts List A 1 APPENDIX B Air Prepa...

Page 5: ...pen a stubborn gate To meet our commitment of WE FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE WORKMASTER has developed a line of Hopper Car Gate Openers and accessories which provide a safe efficient and economical solutio...

Page 6: ...d 5 Be sure to assemble all components correctly 6 Never use worn defective or damaged components 7 Practice good housekeeping at all times and maintain good lighting around all equipment 8 Perform Lo...

Page 7: ...dividual needs 1 To raise or lower the height of the handle assembly loosen both handle set screw knobs located opposite each other on the inside of the handle frame 2 Once the handle assembly is at t...

Page 8: ...s tight 6 Fill the GO A3 PW s Lubricator with recommended oil WORKMASTER s TOOL LUBE Air Tool Oil PN 36 21010 7 Make sure all controls are off and properly secured and then connect all air hoses See A...

Page 9: ...t passes is capable of releasing an explosive force which could result in personal injury or death As noted earlier all persons involved in the operation and maintenance of this equipment should be th...

Page 10: ...socket 3 Disengage the Car Gate Locking Mechanism before attempting to open the gate 4 Roll the Opener forward toward the car gate until the Capstan Drive Fitting is firmly seated in the railcar s ca...

Page 11: ...tical length 8 Re tighten both set screw knobs when the Outriggers are in position Outriggers must be extended before operating the Opener The reaction force produced by the Gear Motor will cause the...

Page 12: ...7 350 2809 9 Pivot the GO A3 PW s wheels 90 by turning the pivot wheel lever to the right 10 To open the railcar gate grip the Opener s handle with both hands Move the Throttle Lever to the desired po...

Page 13: ...lockwise rotation operator s perspective push the Throttle Lever down away from the operator The GO A3 PW produces torque for slowly and deliberately opening railcar gates It is not designed for rapid...

Page 14: ...he Capstan Drive Fitting from the railcar s capstan socket Release the Throttle Lever the moment the gate reaches its fully opened position Prolonged impacting can cause structural damage to the Gate...

Page 15: ...quare up the capstan socket 4 Roll the Opener forward toward the car gate until the Capstan Drive Fitting is firmly seated in the railcar s capstan socket 5 Prior to energizing the Gear Motor extend t...

Page 16: ...Re tighten both the set screw knobs after the Outriggers are in the desired position Outriggers must be extended before operating the Opener The reaction force produced by the Gear Motor will cause t...

Page 17: ...267 350 2809 9 Pivot the GO A3 PW s wheels 90 by turning the pivot wheel lever to the right 10 To close railcar gate grip the Opener s handle with both hands Move the Throttle Lever to the desired pos...

Page 18: ...0 2809 11 For clockwise rotation operator s perspective pull the Throttle Lever up towards the operator 12 For counter clockwise rotation operator s perspective push the Throttle Lever down away from...

Page 19: ...Gates It is not designed for rapid direction change of gears Switching quickly between clockwise and counter clockwise rotation will damage internal gears and chains Release the Throttle Lever the mo...

Page 20: ...ocket By rotating the handle centered at the top of the GO A3 PW frame the Drive Shaft can be more precisely aligned with the capstan socket 1 To raise the Drive Shaft rotate the handle clockwise 2 To...

Page 21: ...and grease pivot points 4 When not in use the GO A3 PW should be stored in a clean dry and sheltered area safely out of the way The air line Filter must be checked daily The collected water from a wet...

Page 22: ...an extended period of time e g 60 days it must be prepared for storage 8 To prep the unit a Disconnect both hoses feeding the air motor b Pour 12 15 drops of high detergent 30W motor oil into each op...

Page 23: ...up 11 To lubricate the air motor first remove it from the frame With the hoses disconnected spray electrical contact cleaner in both open ports 12 Gently work the pinion shaft back and forth until it...

Page 24: ...Insufficient air pressure and or cfm Check main source Check regulator setting Throttle Valve does not rotate drive fitting Check all hoses push fittings The hoses running from the throttle valve to t...

Page 25: ...50 2809 APPENDIX A PARTS LIST This section provides names and corresponding part numbers for the GO A3 Adjustable Height Railcar Gate Opener and related equipment Please reference part numbers when or...

Page 26: ...ing Weldment 2 60 33 30163 Bottom Sliding Plate 1 17 33 30153 Ball Joint Rod End 4 61 33 30170 Drive Shaft 19 L 1 18 33 30154 Steering Rod 2 62 75 12512 HHCS 1 19 75 31300 Hex Nut 4 63 72 03330 Elbow...

Page 27: ...e Bushing f Gear A B 4 49 33 30105 Gear Assembly A 1 50 33 30106 Bearing 2 51 33 30107 Gear Shaft Weldment B 1 52 33 30108 Bronze Bushing f Gear C 2 53 33 30109 Gear Sprocket Assembly C 1 54 33 30110...

Page 28: ...at peak efficiency when supplied with 90 PSI to 100 PSI Gauge Pressure 2 The Filter provides excellent water removal efficiency to protect the GO A3 PW s Air Motor The Filter uses a 4 4 oz polycarbona...

Page 29: ...r motor oil We recommend WORKMASTER TOOL LUBE Air Motor Oil PN 36 21010 1 Qt because of the special emulsifiers which enable it to absorb 10 of its weight in water but any high grade air motor oil can...

Page 30: ...nation Regularly check the Lubricator s oil level Use only a recommended air motor oil eg WORKMASTER TOOL LUBE Air Motor Oil or a high grade air motor oil C The rate of oil flow is controlled by a Met...

Page 31: ...sawtooth treads Frame Dimensions 42 L x 36 W x 43 H Handle Width 36 Wide fitted with handle grips Height Adjustment Height Adjustable to 19 75 from ground to Capstan Drive Fitting Inlet Coupling Unive...

Page 32: ...C 2 PH 267 350 2809 APPENDIX C DIMENSIONS...

Page 33: ...1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 18 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 1 1 30 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 45 3 4 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 60 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 2 90 1 1 1 1 4...

Page 34: ...PH 267 350 2809 NOTES...

Page 35: ...PH 267 350 2809 NOTES...

Page 36: ...unloading Hopper Bottom Railcars Select the force and frequency required to unload any type of material CAPSTAN REPAIR Opening hopper car slide gates with a completely worn Capstan Barrel is a problem...

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