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When dealing with locomotives that have special instructions pertaining to shutting them down, how should they be shut down?
Follow the shutdown instuctions inside the cab.
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When starting an engine what order should you do so?
- Start in the CAB.
- ENGINE ROOM.
- START STATION.
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What is required when a locomotive displays HOT ENGINE and LOW WATER?
Do nothing, and contact the Mechanical desk.
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GS-10 When should you look both ways while on or about tracks?
- When getting ON and/or OFF equipment.
- When moving UNDER or BETWEEN equipment.
- When throwing a SWITCH.
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What to do inside the cab to start an engine?
- (IBBFFmu)
- Isolation switch,
- Battery knife,
- Breakers,
- Fuse,
- Fuel control pump,
- MU switch is NOT pressed.
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What should be checked in the engine room?
- 3 fluid levels,
- any PROTECTIVE DEVICES (except crankcase over pressure).
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How can all locomotives be shutdown at once in the case of an emergency?
- By pressing the MU SHUTDOWN button,
- or placing THROTTLE IN STOP.
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Where is the MU button normally located on locomotive with desk top control?
Over head of the console.
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What are the steps to add water?
- Check water sight glass.
- If engine is running shut it down, and wait FOUR minutes.
- Make sure water in sight glass is not rising.
- Hold pressure release valve for ONE minute.
- If water is not discharging, fill it up
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When a locomotive is in #8 how long should you wait to shut it down?
30 minutes.
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When shutting down, what is the one circuit that has to be left open on all locomotives?
Radio.
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If the temp is 15 degrees or less what should be done?
- Center the reverser.
- Turn the generator field down.
- Place throttle in #3.
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What is the max time to crank when starting a locomotive?
30 seconds.
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On EMD where is low water and crankcase overpressure located?
Front, left.
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On EMD where is the governor located?
Front, center.
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One EMD where is the over speed located?
Behind the governor.
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On EMD where is the fuel sight glass located?
Front, right.
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On GE where is the crankcase overpressure located?
Left, rear.
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On GE where is the governor located?
Right, rear.
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On GE where is the overspeed located?
Right, rear.
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GS-8 What are the 2 things required of PPE?
Approved and Appropriate ppe.
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GS-12 When getting on/off equipment what should you do?
- Scan the area to make certain it is clear of hazards.
- Before getting off equipment stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to observe where to place your feet.
- Dismount equipment in an area with solid footing.
- Maintain 3 points of contact.
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Where is the fuel pressure gauge found?
At the Start Station.
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