SWX ”B” Series Operator's Manual - Shuttlewagon mobile railcar ...

Pre-Start
•Check both low rail hydraulic pressure alarms by locking the steer
mode switch to lock with the rail wheels in the up postion and
down control valves in the closed position. Will have two red lights
and two buzzers if working properly.
•Check rail air brake reservoir air pressure, and rail air brake pipe
pressure for correct operation. On gauge the red needle represents
rail air reservoir, and the white needle represents the brake
pipe pressure.
•Check all lights, windshield wipers, air horn, and turn signals.
•Check for correct readings of RPM at both an idle, and full engine
RPM with no load.
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•Check seat adjustments and seat belt for operation.
•Check vehicle brakes for operation.
•Check transmission selector forward and reverse. Parking brake
must be released, and vehicle brakes engaged by foot valve. Also
check gear ranges (first through fourth) in both directions by bumping
shifter control left and right. Neutral will allow you to shift to first
or second gear only. Check for Back Up Alarm while in reverse.
•Check to ensure all headlights, windows, and mirrors are clean and
adjusted properly.
If any items were identified as a problem during your checkout, get
it corrected before you start. Let a maintenance mechanic or supervisor
know the problem, and they will determine the nature of the problem, and
the actio needed to correct the problem.