TM 55-2210-223-34
TO 45A2-2-14-22
SYMPTOM INDEX (continued)
Troubleshooting
Procedure
Symptom
Page
MAIN GENERATOR
Main generator armature or field coils are grounded......................................................................
3-22
Main generator bearing fails ..........................................................................................................
3-23
Main generator brushes are broken ...............................................................................................
3-23
There is main generator flashover...........................................................................................
3-24
ENGINE WARNING SYSTEM
Engine oil pressure gage drops below safe operating range, but there
is no warning indication...........................................................................................................
3-25
Engine temperature rises above safe operating range and no high
temperature warning occurs ....................................................................................................
3-25
SANDING SYSTEM
Sanding system will not function ...................................................................................................
3-26
SHUTTERS
Engine overheats due to shutters not opening ...............................................................................
3-26
TRACTION MOTOR
Traction motor armature or field coils are grounded ......................................................................
3-27
There is traction motor flashover ...................................................................................................
3-27
Traction motor bearing fails...........................................................................................................
3-27
Traction motor brushes are broken ................................................................................................
3-28
Traction motor suspension is loose................................................................................................
3-29
THROTTLE CONTROLLER MECHANISM
Throttle controller mechanism does not respond ...........................................................................
3-29
Locomotive will not move when shifted forward or reverse ............................................................
3-29
TRUCK ASSEMBLY
Locomotive tilts or sways back and forth while making turns or if
track is on an angle.................................................................................................................
3-29
Trucks bind and will not pivot when locomotive is making a turn ...................................................
3-30
WARNING BELL
Warning bell will not sound............................................................................................................
3-30
WHEELS
A rough ride or thumping is felt while operating locomotives .........................................................
3-30
Locomotive continually splits switches...........................................................................................
3-30
Locomotive climbs rail ..................................................................................................................
3-30
3-5
