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

Road Operation
Oil Pressure
Once the engine is started the oil pressure should begin to rise (see item 5).
If it does not begin to rise after 15 seconds, shut down the engine and
check for the cause. Once the oil pressure starts to build, increase the
engine RPM slowly to be sure adequate lubrication is available to the
bearings and allow the oil pressure to stabilize.
Air Pressure
Check the air pressure indicator gauges for service air (item 13) and rail air
pressure (item 32). Normal air pressure should be 105 PSI to 120 PSI maximum
for both gauges.
After initial warm-up, operate the engine at 1500 to 1800 RPM until the air
pressure indicator gauges (items 13 & 36) show that air pressure has built to
operational norms.
If both pressure gauges are below 65 PSI,the lower gauge will increase first
until both gauges are equal. Both gauges will then increase together. As
air pressure increases beyond 65 PSI (the minimum pressure required to
activate the vehicle brakes), the audible buzzer will shut off.
Once air pressure has built up to 65+ PSI, enough pressure is available to
operate the Shuttlewagon ® ’s vehicle brakes (as indicated on item 13). Air
pressure will continue to increase to approximately 105 PSI maximum.
Air pressure required to operate the railcar brakes will need to continue to
increase to a maximum of 120 PSI (as indicated by item 36).
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Note:
Idle the engine three to five minutes at 1000 RPM
before operating under load.
Note:
If operating in temperatures below+32ºF, oil pressure
indication will be higher than normal.
Caution:
If air pressure is below 65 PSI, an audible buzzer will sound.
DO NOT attempt to move the Shuttlewagon ® if this condition persists.
Not enough air pressure will be available to properly
engage the vehicle brakes.