TM 55-2210-223-12
TO 45A2-2-14-41
Table 3-1. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
BRAKE SYSTEM
4.
HANDBRAKE WILL NOT APPLY.
Step 1.
Check to see if handbrake is defective.
Notify unit maintenance.
Step 2.
Check to see if chain is broken.
Notify unit maintenance.
Step 3.
Check to see if rollers or pins are defective.
Notify unit maintenance.
5.
LOCOMOTIVE BRAKES WILL NOT APPLY.
Step 1.
Check to see if air pressure has not built up.
Idle engine until air pressure builds up.
Step 2.
Check to see if an air cock is open.
Close air cock.
Step 3.
Check to see if there is an air leak.
Notify unit maintenance.
Step 4.
Check to see if brake cylinder piston travel is out of adjustment.
Notify unit maintenance.
ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
6.
LOCOMOTIVE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE.
Step 1.
Check to see if reverser handle is in NEUTRAL position.
Place reverser handle in direction of desired travel.
Step 2.
Check to see if handbrake, independent air brake valve, or automatic
brake valve have not released.
Release applied brake(s).
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