TM 55-2210-223-34
TO 45A2-2-14-22
Table 3-1. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT AND INTERMEDIATE GENERAL SUPPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
62. TRUCKS BIND AND WILL NOT PIVOT WHEN LOCOMOTIVE IS MAKING A TURN.
Check for zero side bearing clearance.
Replace center casting ear plates (para 3-61).
WARNING BELL
63.WARNING BELL WILL NOT SOUND.
Step 1.
Check for a defective bell valve.
Repair or replace bell valve (TM 55-2210-223-12).,
Step 2.
Check for a defective bell ringer assembly.
Repair or replace bell ringer assembly (TM 55-2210-223-12).
WHEELS
64.
A ROUGH RIDE OR THUMPING IS FELT WHILE OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE.
Check wheels for flat spots.
Turn wheels down (para 3-63).
65.
LOCOMOTIVE CONTINUALLY SPLITS SWITCHES.
Check wheels for thin flanges.
Turn wheels down (para 3-63).
66.
LOCOMOTIVE CLIMBS RAIL.
Check wheel for a vertical flange.
Turn wheel down (para 3-63).
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