TM 55-2210-224-12
2-40. TOWING LOCOMOTIVE DEAD (cont)
(6) Set double-ported cutout cock (7) to OPEN position.
(7) Release handbrake (8).
b. If locomotive is to be towed dead in a train, set the controls as follows:
(1) Place the throttle handle (1) to IDLE
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 (7) to
OPEN position.
(7) Place dead engine valve (6) to OPEN
position.
(8)
Have
intermediate
direct
support
maintenance personnel set safety valve
on distributing valve to 25 psi (172 kPa)
and connect brake pipe hoses only.
(9) Couple front and rear brake pipe hoses only between live and dead units.
c. Uncoupling dead locomotive.
(1) Set handbrake (8) on dead locomotive.
(2) Uncouple (para 2-19).
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