DRAFT
Operator’s Manual
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10.
Stop.
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Result: The machine should stop promptly and firmly.
15.3.4 Rail Gear Deployment
11.
When instructed it is safe to do so by the machine controller, inspect the On-Tracking access
point and ensure that it is suitably prepared.
12.
When instructed it is safe to do so by the machine controller, drive the machine to the On-
Tracking point and align the machine over the track.
13.
Enable lifting mode on the Prolec RCI.
14.
Following the instructions in the
Rail Axle Control paragraph,
press the rail axle control button
to select the rear axle, then operate the dozer up/down lever, backwards to raise the rail axle.
o
Result: The rail gear should not lower.
15.
Disable lift mode on the RCI.
16.
Following the instructions in the
Rail Axle Control paragraph,
press the rail axle control button
to select the rear axle, then operate the dozer up/down lever, forwards to lower the rail axle or
backwards to raise it. Move the front rail gear raise/lower lever down.
o
Result: The front rail gear will lower onto the rails and lift the machine off the ground.
o
Result: The display will indicate when the front rail gear is fully deployed (Green rail
wheel).
17.
Repeat for the rear rail gear using the previous lever.
18.
Move the rear rail gear raise/lower lever down.
o
Result: The rear rail gear will fully lift the machine.
o
Result: The display will indicate when the rear rail gear is fully deployed (Green rail
wheel).
15.3.5 Rail Drive and Rail Braking
PRIOR TO DRIVING ON RAIL, ENSURE THAT THE FRONT STEERING
WHEELS ARE STRAIGHT.
19.
Select tortoise gear. Push the right travel lever forward to travel forwards slowly.
o
Result: The machine should move forwards.
20.
Release the lever.
o
Result: The machine should stop promptly and firmly.
21.
Press the park brake button.
THE BRAKES MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD THE MACHINE ON ANY SLOPE IT
IS ABLE TO CLIMB.
22.
Always close the cab door.