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What are the two possible causes of low water button operation? |
- cooling system water level low - Air trapped in the water pump when starting engine |
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What are the alarm system indications given on each class of locomotive when the engine protector operates? |
N Class - Blue alternator failure light - Yellow engine protect a light will illuminate on affected loco - Audible fault alarm will sound on all Locos in multi unit - Yellow fault light on Driver’s panel will illuminate on all units in multi unit Y Class - Audible fault alarm bell will sound on all Locos in multi unit |
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What are the drivers duties in relation to low water button operation? |
Inspect water level in cooling system sight-glass. If water level is OK: - Reset low oil shut down and low water buttons and restart the engine - Ensure fans are all operating (AC electric fans on N class can be restarted by pushing the test switch on the top of each cooling fan thermostat) - Seek advice from maintenance staff if loco continues to shut down because of low water button operation If water level is low: - Inspect engine and water piping for leaks - Water must be added where possible with the engine running with permission from maintenance staff - If the engine cannot be restarted water must not be added until the engine has cooled and then with permission from maintenance staff - If no water is available it may be possible to run the engine in low notches to clear the section to a location where water is available - If the engine repeatedly shuts down due to low water button operation do not continue to restart and treat as disabled - List irregularities in logbook and advise maintenance staff - Submit incident report |
