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2-14. MOVING LIGHT LOCOMOTIVE (cont)
e. Move throttle (5) to first notch and hold
until load meters (6) indicate a flow of
current.
f. When load meters (6) indicate current,
slowly advance throttle (5) until desired
acceleration is obtained.
g. If headlights are to be used, set headlight
switches (7) to proper position.
h. Observe that the locomotive rolls freely.
2-15. STOPPING LIGHT LOCOMOTIVE
a. Normal stop.
(1)
Reduce throttle (1) until load meters
(2) indicate that the current has
dropped.
(2)
Move throttle (1) to IDLE, and apply
independent brake valve (3) by
moving the handle forward, away
from the RELEASE position. The
amount of application depends on
the distance the handle is advanced
toward
FULL
APPLICATION
position.
(3)
Move reverser (4) to NEUTRAL
position.
b. Emergency Stop.
(1)
Move throttle (1) to IDLE and
independent brake valve (3) to the
FULL APPLICATION position.
(2)
Move reverser (4) to NEUTRAL
position.
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