TM 55-1279: Locomotive, Diesel Electric, 56-1/2 Inch Gage, 44 Ton, 0-4-4-0, 400 HP, Davenport Besler

TM 55-1279 Locomotive, Diesel Electric, 56-1/2 Inch Gage, 44 Ton, 0-4-4-0, 400 HP, Davenport Besler

TM 55-1279

Locomotive, Diesel Electric, 56-1/2 Inch Gage, 44 Ton, 0-4-4-0, 400 HP, Davenport Besler

Army · TM · Nov 1955 · 90 pages

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CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF LOCOMOTIVE 6. Electrical Equipment a. Lubricate all bearings, gears and other parts of the motors, generators and control equipment (fig. 5). Inspect all bolts and nuts and tighten if necessary. Give the control fingers and contacts on the controller and reverser drums a light lubrication with a cloth moistened with oil. See that all fuses are in place and in good condition. Check supply of replacement fuses. b. Check the height of solution in the battery, and the specific gravity, using a tested hydrometer. See that all connections to the generator unit and battery are complete, tight and clean. 7. Mechanical Parts Examine the mechanical parts to see that everything is in working order. Check lubrication of brake rigging and journal boxes. 8. Diesel Engine a.

DesignationTM 55-1279

EditionNov 1955

StatusSuperseded

Pages90

FunctionSustainment

CollectionHistoric

No distribution statement on the cover; no restrictive marking found

References 9

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TM 55-1046-1Not in the Vault
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