TM 55-2210-223-12
TO 45A2-2-14-41
2-41. TOWING LOCOMOTIVE DEAD
a.
If a dead locomotive is to be towed with a live lead unit, set the controls on dead locomotive as follows: (1) Set
handbrake.
(2)
Place throttle handle (1) to STOP position and reverser handle (2) to NEUTRAL position.
(3)
Place automatic brake valve (3) to HANDLE-OFF position and the independent brake valve (4) to
RELEASE position.
(4)
Place the cutoff pilot valve (5) to OUT
position and set all circuit breakers and
switches to OFF.
(5)
Couple all trainline hoses between live
and dead unit.
(6)
Set dead engine valve to OPEN position.
Refer to FIG. 2-8.
(7)
Set double-ported cutout cock (6) to
OPEN position.
(8)
Release handbrake.
b.
If locomotive is to be towed dead in a train, set
the controls as follows:
(1)
Place the throttle handle (1) to STOP
position and reverser handle (2) in
NEUTRAL position and remove from
controller panel.
(2)
Place automatic brake valve (3) to HANDLE-OFF position and remove handle.
(3)
Place independent brake valve (4) to RELEASE position and remove handle.
(4)
Place cutoff pilot valve (5) to OUT position.
(5)
Set all circuit breakers and switches to OFF.
(6)
Place double-ported cutout cock to CLOSED position.
(7)
Place dead engine valve to OPEN position.
(8)
Set safety valve on distributing valve to 25 psi (172 kPa) and connect brake pipe hoses only.
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