SYMPTOM INDEX (continued) - TM-55-2210-224-34

Table 3-1. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT AND INTERMEDIATE GENERAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING

TM-55-2210-224-34 Locomotive Diesel-Electric 56-1/2-Inch Gage 80-Ton 870 HP 0-4-4-0 Wheel Model B-B-160/160-4GE747-A1 NSN 2210-01-158-2980 Manual
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TM 55-2210-224-34 SYMPTOM INDEX (continued) Troubleshooting Procedure Symptom Page MAIN AIR SYSTEM Main air system is slow to build up pressure .................................................................................. 3-21 Moisture is observed in air system ................................................................................................ 3-21 MAIN GENERATOR Main generator armature or field coils are grounded...................................................................... 3-21 Main generator bearing fails .......................................................................................................... 3-22 Main generator brushes are broken ............................................................................................... 3-22 There is main generator flashover ................................................................................................. 3-23 SANDING SYSTEM Sanding system will not function ................................................................................................... 3-24 SPEED-SENSING CIRCUIT Locomotive does not transition or transitions at wrong speed ........................................................ 3-24 THROTTLE CONTROLLER MECHANISM Throttle controller mechanism does not respond ........................................................................... 3-24 Locomotive will not move when shifted forward or reverse ............................................................ 3-25 TRACTION MOTOR Traction motor armature or field coils are grounded ...................................................................... 3-25 There is traction motor flashover ................................................................................................... 3-25 Traction motor bearing fails ........................................................................................................... 3-26 Traction motor brushes are broken ................................................................................................ 3-26 Traction motor suspension is loose ................................................................................................ 3-27 TRUCK ASSEMBLY Locomotive tilts or sways back and forth while making turns or if track is on an angle....................................................................................................................... 3-27 Trucks bind and will not pivot when locomotive is making a turn ................................................... 3-27 SAFETY WARNING BELL Safety warning bell will not sound .................................................................................................. 3-27 WHEELS A rough ride or thumping is felt while operating locomotive ........................................................... 3-28 Locomotive continually splits switches ........................................................................................... 3-28 Locomotive climbs rail.................................................................................................................. 3-28 3-5

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