TM 55-2210-223-12
TO 45A2-2-14-41
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MOVING LIGHT LOCOMOTIVE
CAUTION
Never operate with handbrake partially applied. To ensure release, make sure that the chain weight
and its snubber are up against the bottom of the housing. If not, the handbrake must again be fully
set and then released.
a.
Release handbrake (1).
b.
Set GF switch (2) to ON.
c.
Turn
isolation
switch
(3)
to
RUN
position.
d.
Move reverser (4) to FORWARD or
REVERSE, depending on direction of
travel.
e.
Move independent brake valve (5) to
RELEASE position.
f.
Determine if the track ahead is clear
and open bell ringer valve (6).
g.
Move throttle (7) to first notch and hold
until load meter (8) indicates a flow of
current.
h.
When load meter (8) indicates current,
slowly advance throttle (7) until desired
acceleration is obtained.
i.
If head lights are to be used, set
headlight switch (9) to proper position.
J
Observe that
the
locomotive
rolls
freely.
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