MIO-H29RRXS004270 Rev D
G&B Specialties Inc. 535 West 3
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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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IT
With the hydraulic kit installed on this vehicle, it may be operated as normal.
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 Railgear Kit Operation, Service and Parts manual for information on the mechanical
operation, service and parts of the railgear.
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The railgear hydraulic system consists of a hydraulic pump and a front and rear control valve.
1.
The railgear hydraulic pump must be energized prior to use by turning on the respective
dash switch. At this point the dash switch light should come on but the pump should not run
and the railgear should not move until a control valve is activated.
2.
The direction of the front or rear railgear movement is selected by selecting the “Up” or
“Down” position on the respective control valve located near the railgear. At this point the
pump should start and the railgear should move in the selected direction.
3.
To stop the movement of the railgear, release the pump control hand valve handle. The
spring mechanism will return the handle to the middle position.
4.
The pump must be de-energized after use by turning off the respective dash switch. At this
point the pump should not be able to run and the control buttons should be in-active.
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If the railgear hydraulic system should fail such that the railgear does not respond, then the
emergency hand pump system may be used to place the vehicle on rail or remove the vehicle
from rail. Follow the standard operation procedure (as detailed in the Railgear Kit Operation,
Service and Parts Manual) except substitute the following steps when the procedure requires
raising or lowering of the railgear.
1.
Remove the hand pump handle from storage and insert the handle into the hand pump
located on the body of the hydraulic pump.
2.
The railgear control valves have an “return to center” detent. This will not allow the valve
to be locked in the up or down position. Select the direction you want the railgear to move
by pressing the handle on the valve in that direction. The handle will need to be held in
that position.
3.
Remove the locking cable holding collar from storage. It can be slipped in between the
locking cable handle and the locking cable bulkhead fitting to hold the locking cable in the
disengaged position.
