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GP 38 Static Excitation Operator’s Manual Green Cover Spiral Binding
GP 38 Static Excitation Operators Manual Green Cover Spiral Binding
GP 38 Static Excitation Operators Manual
Hard cover Spiral Bound
96 Pages total
Copyright 1970, June, 2nd Edition
Contents
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION101
Introduction101
How The Locomotive Operates101
SECTION 2 ENGINE STARTING AND
CAB CONTROLS201
Introduction201
Engine Starting Controls201
Switch And Fuse Panel203
Circuit Breaker Panel208
Engine Control Panel209
Locomotive Controller216
Mechanical Interlocks On The Controller225
Air Brake Equipment227
Brake Equipment Positions231
SECTION 3 OPERATION301
Introduction301
Preparation For Service301
Starting The Diesel Engine306
Trailing Unit Cab Inspection308
Starting Trailing Unit Diesel Engines309
Placing Units On The Line309
Precautions Before Moving Locomotive310
Handling Light Locomotive310
Draining Of Air Reservoirs And Strainers311
Engine Air Box Drain313
Coupling Locomotive Units Together313
Coupling Locomotive Units Together For
Dynamic Braking In Mixed Consists315
Coupling Locomotive To Train316
Pumping Up Air317
Brake Pipe Leakage Test317
Starting A Train318
Accelerating A Train321
Slowing Down Because Of A Grade322
Air Braking With Power322
Operating Over Rail Crossing323
Running Through Water323
Wheel Slip Correction324
Wheel Slip Light325
Locomotive Speed Limit325
Mixed Gear Ratio Operation326
Dynamic Braking326
Dynamic Brake Wheel Slide Control329
Double Heading330
Operation In Helper Service330
Isolating A Unit330
Changing Operating Ends331
Stopping Engine333
Securing Locomotive For Layover334
Towing Locomotive In Train335
Freezing Weather Precautions337
Remote Traction Motor Cutout Switch337
SECTION 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING401
Introduction 401
The contents are divided into four sections as follows:
1. General Description - Provides general description of principal equipment components.
2. Cab Controls - Explains functions of cab control equipment used in operating the locomotive.
3. Operation - Outlines procedures for operation of the locomotive.
4. Trouble Shooting - Describes cause, location and correction of possible troubles occurring during operation.
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