TM 55-2210-224-34
2-9. STATIONARY LOCOMOTIVE AIRBRAKE TEST (cont)
(9)
Press independent brake valve handle down. Check that brakes release.
(10) Release independent brake valve handle. Check that brakes apply.
(11) Open and close fireman's emergency brake valve. Check for proper operation.
(12) Move automatic brake valve handle to EMERGENCY position and wait 2 minutes. Move throttle to IDLE
position and move automatic brake valve handle to RELEASE position to charge the brake system. Check
that pressure is restored to normal.
(13) Move independent brake valve handle to FULL APPLICATION position. Check that brakes apply. Brake
cylinder pressure shall be 45 psi (310 kPa).
(14) Move independent brake valve handle to RELEASE position. Check that brakes release.
(15) With independent brake valve in RELEASE position, make a 15-psi (103 kPa) brake pipe reduction with
automatic brake valve. Check that brakes apply. Brake cylinder pressure shall be 10 to 25 psi (69 to 172
kPa).
(16) Move automatic brake valve handle to RELEASE position. Visually check that brakes release. Brake
cylinder pressure shall be 0 psi (0 kPa).
Section IV. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
2-10.
STORAGE
Refer to TM 55-2210-224-12 for preparation for storage or shipment instructions.
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