TM 55-2210-223-12
TO 45A2-2-14-41
(h)
Remove cable on front coupler of locomotive and knuckle of coupler mounted to flatcar. Release
coupler from knuckle.
(i)
Release emergency hand brake.
(j)
Apply air to brake system and check brakes for proper operation. Do not attempt to unload locomotive
if brakes are not functioning properly.
(k)
Apply 15 to 20 psi (103 to 138 kPa) to independent brake.
(l)
Place throttle and reverser in appropriate positions and move locomotive slowly to ramp. Disengage
throttle when locomotive begins to move down ramp.
(14)
Unload locomotive using another locomotive.
(a)
Remove cable on front coupler of locomotive and knuckle of coupler mounted to flatcar. Release
coupler from knuckle.
(b)
Release emergency handbrake on locomotive.
NOTE
Locomotive providing power should have a flatcar
between it and the locomotive to be pulled off
transport car. This will enable the pulling
locomotive to remain on a level grade.
(c)
Push the flatcar up the ramp. Pull pin on coupler knuckle of locomotive and remove knuckle. When
coupler of flatcar meets coupler of locomotive, connect them together securely with a chain. (Couplers
cannot be closed because of angle of ramp.) Connect airhose and open cutout cock.
WARNING
Extreme caution shall be used when unloading
locomotive. Injury or death to personnel or damage
to equipment could occur.
(d)
Pull locomotive down ramp, using brake system of locomotive providing power to slow the speed of
descent.
(15) Raise stabilizing jacks mounted under flatcar to stowage position and secure with U-bolts and hardware
retained in step (10) above.
(16)
Disassemble loading ramp and retain hardware with flatcar.
(17)
Use hardware retained in step (3) above and bolt portable ramp sections together in two equal stacks.
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