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1 TM 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 TECHNICAL MANUALOPERATOR AND unit maintenance MANUALLOCOMOTIVE, diesel - electric ,56-1/2-INCH GAGE, 60 TON, 500 HP,0-4-4-0 WHEEL, MODEL RS-4-TC-1 ANSN 2210-01-158-2978 Approved for public release; distribution is , DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE8 JANUARY 1987TM 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41C 1 CHANGEHEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY,No. 1 AND HEADQUARTERS, AIR FORCEWASHINGTON, , 25 April 1990 OPERATOR And unit maintenance ManualLOCOMOTIVE, diesel - electric ,56-1/2-INCH GAGE, 60 TON, 500 HP,0-4-4-0 WHEEL, MODEL RS-4-TC-1 ANSN 2210-01-158-2978 Approved for public release; distribution is 55-2210-223-12/T0 45A2-2-14-41, 8 January 1987, is changed as and insert pages as indicated below. New or changed text material is indicated by a vertical bar in themargin. An illustration change is indicated by a miniature pointing pagesInsert pagesi and iii and ii3-1 and 3-23-1 and 3-24-103 and 4-1044-103 and 4-104---F-1/F-2---F-3 thru F-18---F-19/F-20---F-21/F-22---F-23/F-24 ---F-25/F-26---F-27/F-28---F-29/F-30---F -31/F-32---F-33/F-34---F-35/F-36---F-37/ F-38---F-39/F-40---F-41/F-42---F-43/F-44 ---F-45/F-46---F-47/F-48---F-49 this sheet in front of MANUAL for reference 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41By Order of the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force:CARL E.

2 VUONOG eneral, United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficial:WILLIAM J. MEEHAN, IIBrigadier General, United States ArmyThe Adjutant GeneralLARRY D. WELCH, General USAFC hief of StaffOfficial:ALFRED G. HANSENG eneral, USAF, Comander, Air ForceLogistics CommandDISTRIBUTION:To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-25A, OPERATOR and unit maintenance requirements forLocomotive, 60-Ton (RS-4-TC)TM 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 WARNINGEXHAUST GASES CAN BE DEADLYE xhaust gases can produce symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control, orcoma. Permanent brain damage or death can result from severe exposure. You can ensureyour safety by following this rule:DON'T operate the engine in an enclosed area unless it is properly you notice exhaust odors or exposure symptoms, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE the cab. If thesymptoms persist, remove the affected personnel and treat them as them to fresh them 'T PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE.

3 If necessary, give artificial to FM 21-11, First Aid for blue signal flag shall be placed on one or both ends of the locomotive while doingmaintenance on, under, or around it. The locomotive shall not be moved or coupled while theblue signal flag is displayed. Only the maintenance personnel who placed the blue signalflag(s) have authority to remove it. Failure to observe these warnings may result in injury ordeath to voltage is used in the operation of equipment. Do not be misled by the term LOWVOLTAGE. Potentials as low as 50 volts may cause rings, bracelets, wristwatches, and neck chains before working around thelocomotive. Jewelry can catch on equipment and cause injury, or may short across anelectrical circuit and cause severe burns or electrical 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 WARNINGWARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEis used in the operation of this ON CONTACTmay result if personnel fail to observe safety work on electrical equipment unless there is at least one other person nearby who isfamiliar with the operation and hazards of that equipment.

4 That person should also be competentin giving first aid. When an OPERATOR helps a technician, he must be warned about possible, shut off the power supply to equipment before beginning work. Whenworking inside the equipment with power off, take special care to ground every shock may occur if personnel fail to observe safety careful not to contact high-voltage connections when installing or operating this possible, keep one hand away from the equipment to reduce the hazard of currentflowing through vital organs of the traction motor or under- locomotive equipment must be inspected while the engine isrunning, set GF switch to OFF and set airbrakes. Move reverser to neutral position and removefrom the controller. This will prevent accidental movement of the a fire develop on the locomotive and carbon dioxide is used to extinguish the flame, donot breathe the fumes.

5 These fumes are 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 WARNINGFuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To avoid serious injury or death, keep fuelaway from open fire and keep fire extinguisher within easy reach when working with fuel. Donot work on fuel system when engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by hot engine. Shut offengine and do not smoke while and oil are slippery and can cause falls. To avoid injury, wipe up spilled fuel or oil remove the engine cooling system cap when the engine is hot. This is a high-pressurecooling system, and escaping steam or hot water can cause serious of this locomotive presents a noise hazard to personnel in the area. The noise levelexceeds the allowable limits for unprotected personnel. Wear ear muffs or earplugs, whichshould be fitted by a trained make catwalk and steps slippery and may cause injury or death. Be careful whenusing wet catwalks and solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable.

6 Wear protective goggles and gloves anduse only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don'tbreathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flash point is 100 - 138 F(38 - 59o C). If you become dizzy, get fresh air and get medical aid immediately. If contactwith eyes is made, wash your eyes and get medical aid 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 WARNINGC ompressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Do not directcompressed air against skin. Use goggles or full face careful not to short out battery terminals. Do not smoke or use open flame near may explode from a spark. Battery acid is harmful to skin and of close clearances when operating locomotive on docks, in yards, or close tobuildings and obstructions. Serious injury or death could operating multiple units, do not cross from unit to unit while they are in injury or death could all doors before setting locomotive in motion.

7 Open or swinging doors could causeserious 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 TECHNICAL MANUALHEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND AIR FORCENO. 55-2210-223-12 WASHINGTON, , 8 January 1987 OPERATOR AND unit maintenance MANUALLOCOMOTIVE, diesel - electric :56-1/2-INCH GAGE, 60-TON, 500 HP,0-4-4-0 WHEEL, MODEL RS-4-TC-1 ANSN 2210-01-158-2978 REPORTING OF ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTSYou can help improve this MANUAL . If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a way to improve theprocedures, please let us know. Mail your letter, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publicationsand Blank Forms) or DA Form 2028-2 located in the back of this MANUAL direct to: Commander, US ArmyTroop Support Command, ATTN: AMSTR-MCTS, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63120-1798. Areply will be furnished to OF CONTENTSPageCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONS ection IGeneral Information ..1-1 Section IIEquipment Description and Data ..1-3 Section IIIT echnical Principles of Operation.

8 1-11 CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSS ection IDescription and Use of Operators Controls and Indicators ..2-1 Section IIOperator/Crew Preventive maintenance Checks andServices (PMCS) ..2-19 Section IIIO peration Under Usual Conditions ..2-26 Section IVOperation of Auxiliary Equipment ..2-46 Section VOperation Under Unusual Conditions ..2-47 CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR /CREW maintenance INSTRUCTIONSS ection ILubrication Instructions ..3-1 Section IIOperator Troubleshooting ..3-1 Section IIIO perator/Crew maintenance Procedures ..3-6iTM 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont)PageCHAPTER 4 unit maintenance INSTRUCTIONSS ection IRepair Parts, Special Tools, TMDE, and Support Equipment ..4-1 Section IIService Upon Receipt ..4-1 Section IIIUnit Preventive maintenance Checks and Services(PMCS) ..4-2 Section IVUnit Troubleshooting ..4-10 Section VUnit maintenance Procedures ..4-18 Section VIPreparation for Storage or Shipment ..4-109 APPENDIX AREFERENCES ..A-1 APPENDIX BMAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC).

9 B-1 APPENDIX CCOMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST ..C-1 APPENDIX DADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST ..D-1 APPENDIX EEXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST ..E-1 APPENDIX FWIRING SCHEMATICS ..F-1 ALPHABETICAL Change 1TM 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-41 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONS ection I. GENERAL INFORMATION1-1. SCOPEMODEL NUMBER AND NAME: RS-4-TC-1A, 60-ton diesel - electric OF EQUIPMENT: Used for yard switching. Can be used as a single unit or connected in multiple unitoperation under one OF MANUAL : OPERATOR and unit MANUAL is published for the use of personnel engaged in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the60-ton diesel - electric locomotive . It shall be used as a guide for regulations, standards, and proceduresgoverning such work covers normal locomotive movement in usual and unusual conditions, inspections and precautions tobe observed before and after operations in order to avoid damage to the equipment or personnel injury, andmaintenance as it pertains to the engine crew's portion of this MANUAL provides guidance to unit level maintenance personnel.

10 The purpose of eachassembly, subassembly, and general overall locomotive maintenance procedure is given. Also included is ageneral troubleshooting guide to aid in removal, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, andinstallation of components. General functions of the main features are given as an aid to provide a conciseunderstanding of major and minor maintenance FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTSD epartment of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM738-750, The Army maintenance Management System (TAMMS).1-3. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USER efer to TM 750-244-3, Procedures for Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use, for information and instructionscovering destruction of Army 55-2210-223-12TO 45A2-2-14-411-4. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENTR efer to chapter 4, section VI, for information pertaining to the preparation for storage or QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC) daily, 92-day, and semi-annual inspection will be performed by the using organization's qualifiedmaintenance to DD Form 862, Daily Inspection Worksheet for diesel - electric Locomotives, and DD Form 863, Monthlyand Semi-Annual Inspection Worksheet for diesel - electric Locomotives, for unit maintenance and inspectionchecklist required of the using organization.