EMD Operating Manual

DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
OPERATING MANUAL
NO. 2315
for
MODELS F9, FP9, FL9
2nd Edition
JULY, 1957
ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
LAGRANGE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a guide for

railroad personnel engaged in the operation of the ELECTRO-
MOTIVE 1750 HP F9, FP9 and FL9 locomotives.
The first three sections of the manual present the

necessary information to enable the engineman to successfully
operate the locomotive "over the road." A general description
and location of the component parts is contained in Section 1.
Section 2 outlines the recommended procedures to be followed
for successful operation of the locomotive equipment. A
description and general operation of the most commonly used
"extras," including dynamic brakes, is found at the end of
Section 2.
Section 3 outlines the possible causes, location, and

correction of difficulties that may be encountered while "on the
road."
Sections 4 and 5 of the manual have been included for those who
desire a more thorough knowledge of the locomotive's Systems
and Electrical equipment. Charts and wiring diagrams are used to
illustrate the descriptive material.
Principal articles of each section are numbered

consecutively for ready reference, as is each page of the section.
Articles and pages are numbered in the 100 series type of
numbering. A page in the 400's is in Section 4 as is any article
numbered in the 400's.
F9-0-657 GENERAL
GENERAL DATA
F9, FP9 AND FL9 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES
Weight (fully loaded) F9A Unit (approx.)... 230,000 lbs.

FP9A Unit (approx.) . 258,000 lbs.
F9B Unit (approx.) . 230,000 lbs.
FL9A Unit (approx.) . 266,400 lbs
Fuel Capacity (per unit) ................... 1,200 gal.
Lubricating Oil Capacity (per engine) ....... 200 gal.
Cooling Water Capacity "A" Unit-"G" Valve. 230 gal.
"B" Unit-"G" Valve. 215 gal.
Steam Generator Water Capacity (if used):
Vertical Tank - FP9A Unit ............ 820 gal.
F9B Unit ............ 1,200 gal.
FL9A Unit ............ 1,920 gal.
Hatch Tank - FP9A Unit ............ 330 gal.
FL9A Unit ............ 330 gal.
(Without dynamic brakes, all units may
have an additional 600 gal. hatch tank)
Tank Under 2750 lb. Steam Generator ... 200 gal.
Gear Ratios and Maximum Speeds:

65/12........55 MPH 59/18........83 MPH
62/15........65 MPH 58/19........89 MPH
61/16........71 MPH 57/20........95 MPH
60/17........77 MPH 56/21.......105 MPH
Sand Capacity (per unit) .............. 16 cubic feet

Number of Drivers (per unit) ................ 4 pair
Wheel Diameter .............................. 40"
Weight on Drivers (F9 and FP9) .............. 100%
Weight on Drivers (FL9)(approx.) ...... 213,120 lbs.
Truck Centers (F9) ......................... 30' 0"
Truck Centers (FP9 and FL9) ............... 34' 0"
Truck - Rigid Wheelbase (F9, FP9 and #1 Truck FL9) ........ 9' 0"
Truck - Rigid Wheelbase (#2 Truck FL9) ..... 13' 7"
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DATA (Cont'd)
Page
Minimum Curve Radius (F9 and FP9).......... 250' SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 100
Minimum Curve Radius (FL-9) 274’
Center of Gravity Above Rail (approx.) ........ 63" General Description 100
Overall Length Over Coupler F9A Unit ....... 50' 8” Diesel Engine 100
FL9A Unit...... 58' 0” Main Generator 101
FP9A Unit ...... 54' 8" Alternator 101
F9B Unit ...... 50' 0” Traction Motors 102
Maximum Height Above Rail ................. 15' 0” Auxiliary Equipment 103
Maximum Width Over Handholds.............. 10' 8” Storage Battery 103
Auxiliary Generator 103
Traction Motor Blowers 103
Radiator Cooling Fans 104
Air Compressor 104
Fuel Pump 105
Operating Controls 105
Throttle Lever 105
Reverse Lever 106
Selector Lever 107
Mechanical Interlocks On The Controller 107
Air Brake Equipment 109
Automatic Brake Valve 109
Independent Brake Valve 110
Rotair Valve 110
Brake Pipe Cutout Cock (Double-Heading
Cock) 113
Engineman's Instrument Panel 113
Load Indicating Meter 113
Wheel Slip Light 114
Air Gauges 114
Engineman's Control Panel 115
Circuit Breakers 115
Headlight Control Switch 115
'PC" Switch And Light 116
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Engine Control Panel 117 Handling Locomotive 208
Isolation Switch 117 Precautions Before Moving Locomotive 208
Engine Start And Stop Buttons 118 Handling Light Locomotive 208
Fuel Pump Switch 118 Coupling To Train And Pumping Up Air 209
Starting A Train 209
Electrical Control Cabinet 118 Automatic Sanding In Power 212
Fuses And Knife Switches 118 Acceleration Of A Train 213
Ground Relay 120 Slowing Down Because Of A Grade 213
Control Air Pressure Regulator 121 Locomotive Operation At Very Slow Speeds 213
Emergency Fuel Cutoff Ring 121
Braking 214
Alarm Indications 122
Air Braking With Power 214
E ngineroom 122 Miscellaneous Operating Instructions 214
Engine Governor 123 Multiple Unit Operation 214
Load Regulator 125 Uncoupling And Coupling Units In Locomotive 216
Engine Overspeed Trip 125 Changing Operating Ends 216
Manual Layshaft 126 Handling Locomotive Dead-In-Train 218
Doubleheading 219
Miscellaneous Equipment 126 Operation In Helper Service 219
Speed Recorder-Locomotive Overspeed Control 126 Freezing Weather Precautions 220
Hand Brake 126 Operation Over Railroad Crossings 222
Manual Sanding Valve 127 Running Through Water 222
Classification Lights 127 Resetting PC Switch After Safety Control Application 223
Number Box Lights 127 Ground Relay Action 223
Horn Valves 127 Wheel Slip Indication 223
Bell Ringer 128 Indication Of A Pair Of Wheels Sliding 224
Windshield Wipers 128 Air Box Drains 224
Cab Heaters And Defrosters 128
Trucks 128 Operating Of Locomotive "Extras" 225
Dynamic Brake Operation 225
SECTION 2 - OPERATION 200 Dynamic Brake Selector Switch 229
Dynamic Brake Warning Light 230
Basic Information 200 Dynamic Brake Grid Blower 230
When Boarding The Locomotive 200 Dynamic Brake Wheel Speed Control 230
Precautions Before Starting Engine 203 Hump Speed Control 231
To Start Engine 204 Motor Lockout Switches 234
Placing An Engine On The Line 206 Operating "B" Unit With Hostler's Controls 234
To Stop Engine 206 Safety Control Foot Pedal 235
Securing Locomotive For Layover 207 Brake Pipe Flow Indicator 235
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SECTION 3 - LOCATION AND CORRECTION OF Lubricating Oil System 405
DIFFICULTIES ON-THE-ROAD 300 Oil Level 406
Adding Oil To System 406
General 301 Oil Pressure 407
If Alarm Bells Ring 301
Fuel Oil System 407
Additional Safety Devices 307 Fuel Sight Glasses 409
Ground Relay 307 Filling Fuel Tanks 410
"PC" Switch Open 308 Fuel Gauge 410
Engine Overspeed Trip 308 Emergency Fuel Cutoff Valve 410
Fuel Flow 309
Air System 411
Emergency Fuel Cutoff Valve 309
Air Compressor 411
Control Air Pressure 310
Compressor Control 412
Manual Unloader Valve 414
Correction Of Difficulties 311
Draining Of Air System 415
If The Engine Goes To Idle 311
If The Engine Stops 311 SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL 500
How To Start Engine 312
If The Engine Does Not Rotate When Basic Electrical Systems 500
"Start" Button Is Pressed 312 Main Generator 501
If The Engine Rotates But Does Not Traction Motors 502
Start When "Start" Button Is Pressed 313 Reverser 504
If The Engine Does Not Speed Up Transition 504
When Throttle Is Opened 313 Transition Control Circuit 506
Engine Speeds Up But Locomotive Does Load Regulator 508
Not Move When Throttle Is Opened 314 Engine Speed Control 509
Battery Ammeter Shows Continual Discharge 314 ER Relay 511
Compressor Control 315 Battery Field Contactor And Fuse 511
Cylinder Test Valves 315 Wheel Slip Control 512
Trouble Shooting Check Chart 317-318 Main Battery Switch 514
Battery Ammeter 515
SECTION 4 - COOLING, LUBRICATING OIL, Reverse Current Relay 515
FUEL OIL AND AIR SYSTEMS 400 Battery Charging Contactor 515
Ground Relay 516
Cooling System 400 Voltage Regulator 517
Operating Water Level 402 Auxiliary Generator Fuse (Battery Charging) 517
Filling Cooling System 403 Auxiliary Generator Field Fuse 517
Draining Cooling System 404 Alternator Field Fuse 518
Cab Heating 404 No AC Voltage Relay (NVR) 518
Electrical Circuits 519
F9-1-657 DESCRIPTION
SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A description and general location of equipment on F9 (Fig. 1-1), FP9

and FL9 locomotives is given in this section.
A locomotive consists of one or more units rated at 1750 horsepower

per unit. Those units equipped with an operating cab are designated "A" units,
and those without cabs as "B" or Booster units. Depending upon the
horsepower requirements a locomotive will consist of from 1 to 4 units. The
FP9 and FL9 locomotives are only built as "A" units and are exactly
comparable to the F9 "A" units except that the FP9 is 4 feet longer than the F9
and the FL9 is 4 feet longer than the FP9, to provide space for additional
features or equipment. The FL9 also differs from the F9 and FP9 in that it is
equipped with a six wheel #2 truck.
100 Diesel Engine The main generator and auxiliaries of these units are
driven by a 16-cylinder V-type, 2 cycle, 1750 HP Model 567C Diesel engine,
Fig. 1-2. The cylinders have an 8-1/2" bore and a 10" stroke. The two banks of
the engine are arranged with respect to each other at an angle of 45°. The
engine has a fully scavenging air system and has two blowers for this
purpose.The blowers are mounted on the rear end of the engine; each blower is
equipped with a separate air filter.
The engine is started by temporarily using the direct coupled main

generator as a starting motor. Current from a storage battery "motors" the main
generator to rotate the engine.
NOTE: In this manual, the word "engine" refers specifically to the Diesel
engine; the word "locomotive" refers to a consist of one or more units.
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103 Traction Motors Four Model D37 traction motors, Fig. 1-4, are used in
each unit. On the FL9 the center axle of the #2 truck is idle, and necessary for
load carrying and braking
purposes only. Each motor is
geared to the axle, which it drives,
by a motor pinion gear meshing
with an axle gear. The gear ratio
between the two gears, Fig. 1-5, is
expressed as a double number
such as 62/15. In this case the axle
gear has 62 teeth while the pinion
has 15 teeth.
16-Cylinder 567C Diesel Engine

Fig. 1-2
101 Main Generator The main generator and alternator assembly,

Fig. 1-3, is directly connected to the Dieselengine crankshaft through a serrated
coupling. The main generator is a constant
KW generator which produces direct current
at a nominal 600 volts for operation of the
traction motors. The armature of the main
generator acts as the engine flywheel.
Gear Ratio Chart Fig. 1-5
102 Alternator The alternator, Fig. 1-3, During acceleration, the traction motor electrical hookup is changed to
built into the engine end of the main utilize the full power developed by the main generator, within the range of its
generator frame, is a three phase alternating current and voltage limits. The changes in the traction motor electrical
current generator. The alternating current connections is called transition. Four steps of transition are used as follows:
(AC) produced is used to drive the four
engine water cooling fans and four traction 1. Series-Parallel 3. Parallel
motor blowers. 2. Series-Parallel Shunt 4. Parallel-Shunt
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The changing of the traction motor electrical connections or transition

is completely automatic during locomotive acceleration or deceleration. There
is no provision for effecting manual transition or for forestalling the automatic
transition.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
104 Storage Battery Power from a 32 cell, 64-volt, storage battery

is used to start the Diesel engine. The storage battery boxes are located
adjacent to the front end of the fuel tank on each side of the locomotive. With
the Diesel engine running, the auxiliary generator charges the storage battery.
105 Auxiliary Generator A 10 KW auxiliary generator, Fig. 1-6, is

driven directly from the rear gear train of the engine through flexible
couplings. If the locomotive is Traction Motor Blower Radiator Cooling Fan
equipped with a steam generator, an 18 Fig. 1-7 Fig. 1-8
KW auxiliary generator is used. The
auxiliary generator produces direct cooling air to one traction motor. The speed of the blower motor varies in
current at 74 volts to charge the battery proportion to the speed of the Diesel engine.
and supply the low voltage circuits for
lighting, main generator battery field 107 Radiator Cooling Fans Four alternating current driven cooling fan
excitation and fuel pump operation. motors, Fig. 1-8, are mounted in
the roof of the locomotive above
106 Traction Motor Blowers the cooling water radiator sections.
Each unit is equipped with four A fan mounted on each rotor shaft
alternating current driven traction draws air through the radiator,
motor blower motors, Fig. 1-7. Each removing heat from the engine
motor has a fan, or blower wheel, cooling water. The speed of the
mounted on its rotor shaft and supplies cooling fan motor varies in pro-
portion to the speed of the Diesel
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108 Air Compressor A 3-

cylinder, two stage water cooled
air compressor, Fig. 1-9, is driven
through aflexible couplingfromthe
armature shaft of the main
generator. Basically, the F9 type
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DESCRIPTION F9-1-657
locomotive is equipped with a Model WBO air compressor which has a rating F9-1-657 DESCRIPTION
of 234 CFM displacement at 835 RPM.
throttle lever can be moved without pulling it
109 Fuel Pump The fuel pump is driven by a separate direct current electric out away from the controller. Each running
motor through a flexible coupling. The pump assembly is mounted on the notch on the throttle increases the engine
equipment rack which supports the engine cooling water tank. To operate the speed 80 RPM from 275 RPM at idle to 835
fuel pump, the "Fuel Pump" switch on the engine control panel and the RPM at full throttle. The throttle may be
"Control" switch on the engineman's control panel must be ON. openedas rapidlyas desired PROVIDING
OPERATING CONDITIONS AND TRAIN
OPERATING CONTROLS CONSIST PERMITS. Normally, the throttle
should be opened one notch at a time. The
Three levers and two brake valve handles control the entire operation throttle may be closed completely with one
of the locomotive. These are the throttle, reverse and selector levers, mounted motion in an emergency, but should be
in the controller, Fig. 1-10, and the independent and automatic brake valve closed only one notch at a time in normal
handles. operation.
110 Throttle Lever This lever, Fig. 111 Reverse Lever The reverse
1-11, controls the speed of the
engines and the train speed in
normal operation. The position of lever, Fig. 1-12, has three positions:
the throttle is indicated bythe upper FORWARD, NEUTRAL AND
band of the illuminated indicator REVERSE. Direction in which
located in the upper left hand corner the locomotive moves is controlled
of the controller. The throttle has by movement of this lever to the
ten positions, Stop, Idle and running forward or reverse position. With the
speeds 1 to 8. Stop can be obtained reverse lever in neutral, no power
by pulling the throttle lever out will be developed if the throttle is
away from the controller and opened, even t h o u g h the engine
pushing it one step beyond the idle speed will increase. The reverse
position; this stops all engines. Idle lever should be moved ONLY when
position is as far forward as the the locomotive is standing still.
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removed from the control stand only
when the lever is in the "Neutral"
position, the throttle is in
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"Idle" and the selector lever is in "Off." Removal of the reverse lever 2. Reverse lever in FORWARD or REVERSE.
locks the operating controls in the controller. Remove the reverse lever
from all nonoperating control stands. a. Throttle may be moved to any position.
b. Selector may be moved to any position.
112 Selector Lever F9, FP9 and FL9 locomotives are
basically equipped with automatic transition. On such locomotives 3. Throttle in IDLE or STOP.
transition is FULLY AUTOMATIC, both forward and backward, and
no provision is made basically for making transition manually on such a. Reverse lever may be moved to any position.
units. However, a selector lever is supplied with "A" units solely for the b. Selector may be moved to any position.
purpose of controlling dynamic braking and/or effecting manual
transition on units not equipped with automatic transition coupled to F9 4. Throttle above IDLE.
type locomotives.
a. Reverse lever position cannot be changed.
The position of the lever is indicated by the lower indicating b. Selector is locked in either B or 1 (or the 1-4 range if used).
band illuminated through the opening at the upper left corner of the
controller front panel. Movement of this lever all the way in one 5. Selector in OFF.
direction will index the selector cam one notch in that direction. The
lever is spring loaded and must be allowed to return to center position a. Reverse lever may be moved to any position.
before indexing again in either direction. b. Throttle may be moved to IDLE and STOP.
When the selector is put in the braking "B" position, a 6. Selector in 1 (also 2, 3 and 4 when used).
mechanical arrangement lifts the throttle cam drum vertically to
disengage the power switches and engage the braking switches. In this a. Reverse lever may be moved to any position.
position the throttle handle moves freely (without notching) to control a b. Throttle may be moved to any position.
500 ohm braking rheostat. (See Art. 229 for dynamic brake operation.)
7. Selector in "B."
113 Mechanical Interlocks On The Controller The levers on the
control stand are interlocked so that: a. Reverse lever cannot be moved.
b. Throttle may be moved to any position.
1. Reverse lever in NEUTRAL.
Where positions 2, 3 and 4 for manual transition are
a. Throttle may be moved to any position. incorporated in the selector, this lever may be moved from 1 to these
b. Selector may be moved between OFF and 1 (or the 1-4 range positions if the reverse lever is in FORWARD or REVERSE, and with
if used). the throttle in any position. Permissible movement of the throttle and
reverse levers with the selector in 2, 3, or 4 is the same as with the
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24RL Brake Valve Handle Positions

All Types Of Service
Fig. 1-15
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Before moving the locomotive, be sure the brakes are completely 142 Bell Ringer The signal bell is under the locomotive floor
released in all units. Whenever anyone is working around the behind the pilot on the left side. It is operated by an air valve located at
locomotive trucks, the hand brakes should be applied. the engineman's station. The bell shutoff valve, accessible from
inside the nose compartment, is located to the left side of the front end
138 Manual Sanding Valve When the locomotive is equipped with the of the No. 2 main reservoir.
hinged automatic brake valve handle, sanding is accomplished by
depressing the lever beyond the safety control position previously 143 Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by
described. This movement operates the sanding bail which opens a port valves, one of which is located on the engineman's instrument panel,
to supply air to the sanding equipment. On locomotives having a rigid and one on the panel on the fireman's side of the cab. These wipers
handle on the automatic brake valve, an independent sanding valve is operate independently of each other. The wipers should not be run on a
provided. dry window as they may scratch the glass.
139 Classification Lights A permanently fixed, clear bull's-eye is 144 Cab Heaters And Defrosters A cab heater is located on each
provided on each side of the locomotive nose section. Inside the nose side of the cab. Hot water from the engine cooling system passes
section and behind each bull's-eye, a small compartment contains the through the heaters, and motor driven fans provide air circulation. The
classification light bulb and colored lenses. Red and green lenses are water flow to both heaters is controlled by a valve in the supply line,
provided in each compartment which can be moved into position located above the left hand engineroom steps. This valve must be kept
between the bulb and bull'seye. To accomplish this, a locking pin is wide open at all times in freezing weather. The heater output can be
removed, the desired lens swung into place and the locking pin replaced. varied by use of the cab heater switches.The switches have four
The lens box is accessible from inside the locomotive nose section. positions "OFF" 1, 2, 3, providing three different motor speeds. If the
When both lenses are out of position the permanent bull's-eye lens will lead unit engine is shut down in freezing weather, steam, if available,
show a white light, thus making three colors available. may be admitted to the cab heaters.
140 Number Box Lights Translucent number slides or burnt bulbs Each side of the cab is equipped with a defroster motor and fan which
are changed from inside the nose compartment. The switch for these blows heated air on the inside of the front cab windows. Both motors
lights is located on the engineman's control panel. are controlled by the one defroster switch mounted on the engineman's
control stand under the controller.
141 Horn Valves The horns (front and rear) are operated by air
valves which are controlled by pull-cords, above the control stand. The 145 Trucks The F9 and FP9 locomotive is equipped with two
horn shutoff valve, accessible from inside the nose compartment is four wheel truck assemblies and are interchangeable and reversible.
located in front of the No. 2 main reservoir. Improved riding qualities and greater stability are obtained by a new
arrangement of load suspension.
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DESCRIPTION F9-1-657 F9-2-657 OPERATION
The FL9 locomotive, due to its longer length, is equipped with two SECTION 2
different type trucks. At the
front of the locomotive a fully OPERATION
flexible two motor four wheel
truck assembly is provided. The successful and dependable operation of the locomotive is dependent
While at the rear of the upon the quality of inspection and repair at regular maintenance periods,
locomotive a fully flexible two as well as the proficiency of the operating crews. As a supplement to
motor six wheel truck is terminal maintenance, a "pre-service check" should be made by the
employed, with the center axle engine crew upon boarding the locomotive.
being an idler. The axles on all
F9 type locomotives are BASIC INFORMATION
equipped with Hyatt roller
bearing journal boxes, Fig. 1- 200 When Boarding The Locomotive
33. A stench bomb on each
journal box will release a A. Ground Inspection - Locomotive Exterior and Running Gear
pungent odor if the
temperature inside the journal Check for:
box exceeds 200° F.
1. Fuel oil, lube oil, water or air leaking from the locomotive.
2. Loose or dragging parts.
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4. Observe brake cylinder piston travel, if air brakes are set.
5. C Condition of brake shoes.
6. Adequate fuel supply showing in fuel tank full length sight glass.
7. Drain condensate from main reservoirs.
8. Proper connection of air hoses and jumper cables (if used in
multiple unit operation).
B. Engineroom Inspection
In the engineroom with engines running, the following checks

should be made (if engines are stopped, see Arts. 201 and 202 for
starting instructions):
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1. Lubricating oil supply. 4. Place brake pipe cutout cock in " cut-in" or " open" position
a. Diesel engine oil pan dipstick. (handle horizontal).
b. Governor sight glass. 5. Position rotair valve for service required. If the locomotive is
c. Air compressor sight glass. to run light or haul a short freight train, the rotair valves in the
2. Engine cooling water level in supply tank. operating and nonoperating cabs should be placed in the PASS
3. Air compressor lube oil pressure gauge. and PASS LAP positions, respectively; the controlled
4. Diesel engine lube oil pressure gauge. emergency cutout cock on the "B" unit control valves should
5. Fuel flow in "fuel return" sight glass. also be placed in the PASS position. This insures a QUICK
6. Check for oil, water and fuel leaks. ACTING EMERGENCY on the locomotive.
7. Drain condensation from air brake system.
8. Check position of controlled emergency cock on the D24 control With long freight trains the above valves should be placed in
valves in all "B" units. The position of the cock should FRGT LAP on the trailing "A" unit, and in FRGT on "B" units
correspond with the setting of the rotair valve in the operating and the operating "A" unit. This will effect a CONTROLLED
cab either "FRGT" or "PASS." EMERGENCY action on each unit.
9. Release hand brake in each unit.
10. Check all battery ammeters to see that the auxiliary generator in The CONTROLLED EMERGENCY action CAN BE
each unit is "charging." The ammeters should read "0" or a slight NULLIFIED (on the operating "A" unit only) if a quick acting
charge. emergency is desired, by simultaneously placing the independent
11. Place isolation switch in the RUN position. and automatic brake valves in the full application and emergency
12. In the electrical cabinets, all fuses must be securely in place and positions, respectively.
all knife switches should be closed. 6. If the locomotive has dynamic brakes, set the unit selector
13. Close air box drain valves. switch to correspond with the number of units in the consist (1,
2, 3 or 4).
C. Operating Cab Inspection 7. Check battery ammeter.
D. Trailing Cab Inspection
1. Check to see that the "Control" and "Engine Run" switches are
in the "ON" position. 1. All switches on the engineman's control station should be in
"OFF" position.
NOTE: With older type units trailing in the locomotive consist, 2. Throttle lever should be in Idle, selector lever in OFF position
the "Engine Run" switch in the lead F9 type locomotive and reverse lever removed from control stand.
must be IN to keep the fuel pumps of those units running. 3. Remove independent brake valve and removable automatic
brake valve handles.
2. Place the throttle in IDLE, the reverse lever in neutral and the 4. Position rotair valve in proper LAP position (PASS LAP or
selector lever in No. 1 position. 3. Check position of the FRGT LAP corresponding to service of rotair valve in lead unit).
automatic and independent brake valves. Apply locomotive
brakes.
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5. Place brake pipe cutout cock in "cut - out,, or "closed" position

(handle vertical).
6. Check battery ammeter.
201 Precautions Before Starting Engine The following operations

should be performed when an engine is to be started after a layover. If
the engine has been stopped for a considerable period of time, the
cylinders should be tested for fuel or water accumulation, as outlined in
Item 10, before starting the engine.
1. With the locomotive stopped, place the independent brake valve

in FULL application position.
2. Check position of all valves: Drains in cooling system, lube oil
system and air reservoirs.
3. Check engine cooling water level. 4. Check lube oil supply.
a. In Diesel engine oil pan. b. In engine governor.
c. In air compressor.
5. Place the isolation switch in the START position. 6. In the
electrical cabinet, on the distribution and low voltage panels, see
Cylinder Test Valves Fig. 2-1
that all the fuses are securely in place and that all knife switches
are closed.
c. Rotate engine at least one complete revolution by use of the
7. Remove the reverse lever from the controller. 8. At engineman's
engine turning jack.
control station place the "Control" and "Engine Run" switches in
d. Watch the cylinder test valves while engine is being rotated.
the ON position.
If water is discharged from any test valve, do not attempt to
start the engine until the cause of the water accumulation has
NOTE: When operating as a lead unit in multiple with older type units
been corrected.
not equipped with an "Engine Run" switch, the "Engine Run"
e. Close cylinder test valves.
switch on the lead F9 type locomotive must be ON to start and
f. Replace 400 ampere starting fuse.
keep the fuel pumps of the trailing older type units running.
202 To Start Engine After completing the items mentioned in Art. 201,
9. Check the PCS light; it should be OUT.
the engine is started by performing the following items:
10. Test for water accumulation in engine cylinders.
a. Remove 400 ampere starting fuse.
1. Check for fuel flow through "return fuel sight glass" on fuel
b. Open all cylinder test valves (3 full turns), Fig. 2-1.
filter mounted on the front of
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203 Placing An Engine On The Line Before the engineman can

control the speed of the engine with the throttle lever, the engine must
be placed "on the line," and the "Engine Run" switch must be in the
"ON" position.
1. After the oil pressure has

built up, the engine is
placed "on the line" by
merely placing the
isolation switch in the
RUN position, Fig. 2-4.
2. If an engine has been taken
off the line for any reason,
DO NOT place it " on the
line" if the locomotive is
being operated in dynamic
braking.
Overspeed Trip And Fuel Flow Check 204 To Stop Engine There are three ways of stopping the engine,
Fig. 2-2 which can be designated as (1) normal, (2) under power and (3)
the engine, Fig. 2-2. emergency.
2. Check position of overspeed trip.
3. Check position of governor low oil trip button. 4. With the 1. Normally stopping an
isolation switch in the START position, firmly press IN the engine applies when the
engine START button and hold it locomotive is standing still. In
in until engine completely starts this case the isolation switch is
(not over 15 seconds), Fig. 2-3. placed in the START position
5. After the engine is started, and the STOP button on the
check lube oil pressure. engine control panel is pressed
6. Check ground relay. 7. IN until the engine stops, Fig.
Idle the engine until water 2-5.
temperature becomes normal. 2. Under power, in dy-
8. See Section 3 if trouble is namic braking, or whenever
experienced in starting the necessary, an engine can be taken "off the line" by pulling the
engine. engine manual layshaft closed until the engine stops, Fig. 2-6.
After stopping the engine,
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4. In each unit, at the engine control panel, place the isolation

switch in the START position and press in on STOP button until
engine stops. When engine stops, place "Fuel Pump" switch in
"OFF" position.
5. Place all switches at the engineman's control panel in the OFF
position.
6. In the electrical cabinet, on the distribution and low voltage
panels, open all knife switches. 7. Set hand brakes and block
wheels if necessary. 8. Cover exhaust stacks, if there is danger of
a severe rain.
9. Take proper precautions against the freezing of the cooling
system water in cold weather, see Art. 221.
HANDLING LOCOMOTIVE
206 precautions Before Moving Locomotive

To Stop Engine Emergency Stop
Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7
1. NEVER move a locomotive, under its own power, without
place the isolation switch in the START position. having first observed proper application and release of the brake
3. In an emergency all engines "on the line" are simultaneously shoes.
stopped by pulling the throttle lever away from the controller, 2. Check the main reservoir and the control air pressures.
Fig. 2-7, and pushing the throttle lever as far to the right as 3. Release hand brakes and remove any blocking of the wheels.
possible to the STOP position. 4. Engine water temperature should be normal.
5. See that ground relays are set and isolation switches in "RUN"
When engines are shut down in this manner, the "Blue" position.
alternator failure light will light up and alarm bells will ring. The
isolation switch must be placed in the "Start" position on each 207 Handling Light Locomotive With the engines placed "on the
unit to silence the bells and extinguish the lights. line" and cab preparations completed the locomotive is handled as
follows:
205 Securing Locomotive For Layover
1. Move "Generator Field" switch to ON.
1. Place independent brake valve handle in FULL application position. 2. Insert and move the reverse lever to the desired direction. (This
2. Place the reverse lever in NEUTRAL and the throttle in IDLE. lever is to be moved ONLY when the locomotive is standing
3. Place the selector lever in the OFF position and remove the reverse still.)
lever from the control stand.
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3. Place the selector lever in the No. 1 position. 4. Depress safety important that the air brakes be COMPLETELY released before
control foot pedal (if used). attempting to start the train. Actual tests have shown that a 100 car train,
5. Release the air brakes. having the average uniformly distributed leakage, may require 9 min-
6. Open throttle a notch at a time. utes to completely release the brakes. It requires approximately 30
7. Note that the locomotive rolls freely - care should be used in minutes (with 130 pound main reservoir pressure) to completely charge
judging the speed. a depleted air system on a similar 100 car train.
8. The throttle must be in IDLE before coming to a dead stop.
The load indicating meter, Fig. 2-8, can be used as a. PULL
208 Coupling To Train And Pumping Up Air METER to judge the tractive effort of the locomotive. Merely looking at
the ground and listening to the engine exhaust may give a false
1. Locomotive should not be moved with air hoses hanging free on indication of the locomotive's draw bar pull.
nose of "A" units.
2. In backing onto a train it may be desirable to use the attendant's These units are designed to have a COMPARATIVELY RAPID
call in rear "A" unit or train signal whistle valves at rear of "A" YET SMOOTH BUILD UP OF POWER. Load regulator movement
and "B" units for signaling. will begin as soon as the throttle is opened. The rate of movement and
3. Valve and cocks. power build up is determined by a special design pilot valve bushing in
a. Nose angle cock is behind pilot on fireman's side. the governor.
b. Steam line valve is behind pilot on engineman's side (pilot
plate must be removed to connect steam line). With this arrangement a power build-up equal to the throttle
c. The trainline signal whistle cutoff cock in the nose position is very quickly obtained. Any further advancement of the
compartment is on the signal line reducing valve at the front
of air brake rack.
4. After coupling to a train, stretch coupling to make sure it is
properly made. If main reservoir pressure falls below feed valve
setting when brakes are cut in, proceed as follows:
a. Place "Generator Field" switch in "OFF" position.
b. Place reverse lever in neutral.
c. Open throttle to 4th, 5th or 6th notch as needed.
209 Starting A Train Starting a train depends not only on the

kind of locomotive being used, but also on the type, length, weight,
grade, weather conditions and the amount of slack in the train. Because
of the locomotive's very HIGH STARTING TRACTIVE EFFORT it is Load Indicating Meter
Fig. 2-8
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throttle is accompanied are released. by an almost immediate additional are released. The throttle should be opened one notch at a time, in
increase in power. This may be seen by observing the speed with which starting the train. A TONNAGE TRAIN SHOULD BE STARTED IN
the load indicating meter responds to throttle advance. AS LOW A THROTTLE POSITION AS POSSIBLE, BEARING IN
MIND THAT THE SPEED OF LOCOMOTIVE MUST BE KEPT AT
With a power control of this type the rate and extent of power A MINIMUM UNTIL THE TRAIN HAS BEEN STRETCHED.
build-up is left largely to the desire of the engineman yet is still Sometimes it is advisable to reduce the throttle a notch or two the mo-
controlled by the load regulator and engine governor. ment the locomotive begins to move, in order to prevent stretching the
slack too quickly. The engineman must be the judge of the acceleration
When ready to start, the following general procedure is and the conditions under which the train is being started.
recommended:
When the locomotive has moved far enough to completely
1. Place the selector lever in the No. 1 position and move the stretch the train, the throttle may be advanced as quickly as desired, but
reverse lever to the desired direction. should not be advanced so quickly that slipping results. Smooth
2. Place foot on the safety control foot pedal (DEADMAN) and acceleration is obtained by opening the throttle one notch each time the
release the brakes. pointer of the load meter begins moving to the left.
3. Open the throttle one notch every 1 to 2 seconds as follows:
a. To Run 1 - note the load meter pointer start moving to the 210 Automatic Sanding In Power These locomotives are equipped
right. with automatic sanding in power to assist in controlling wheel slip.
b. To Run 2 - note engine speed increase. At an easy starting When operating in transition 1 (as in starting a train) sanding
place, the locomotive may start the train in Run 1 or 2. automatically takes place while slip is in its "creep" or initial stage. In
c. To Run 3 or higher (experience and the demands of the this manner a wheel slip is "anticipated" and prevented before any
schedule will determine this) until the locomotive moves. appreciable loss of tractive effort occurs.
4. Reduce throttle one or more notches if acceleration is too rapid.
5. After the train is stretched, advance throttle as desired. In transition 2, 3, and 4 (and on some occasions in transition 1)
automatic sanding, caused by wheel slip, is accompanied by a reduction
NOTE: If the wheel slip indicator flashes continuously, reduce the in main generator output.
throttle one notch. Apply sand as needed to prevent further
slipping and reopen the throttle when rail conditions improve. Duration of sanding, after the wheel slip or creep has stopped, is
See Art. 210 - Automatic Sanding In Power. controlled by the setting of a time delay sanding (TDS) relay. An
"Automatic Sanding" switch on the engineman's control panel cuts in or
Although it will generally be unnecessary to take slack in out this sanding-in-power feature.
starting, there will be cases where it is wise to do so after making sure
that all brakes With the automatic sanding feature "cut in" (automatic-sanding
switch in ON position) throttle reduction tp avoid repeated wheel slip
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to avoid repeated wheel slip will rarely be necessary. Also, manual If there are any questions about an unusual operation of the
operation of the sanders by the engineman at points on the road where locomotive, such as a passenger locomotive operating in freight service,
slippage is likely to occur can be eliminated. Electro-Motive will, upon request, analyze the actual operation and
make specific recommendations.
211 Acceleration Of A Train After the throttle is in the 8th
notch and the train begins to accelerate, the indicating meter pointer will BRAKING
move slowly to the left. Forwardand backward transitionwill
automatically take place without any attention on the part of the en- 214 Air Braking With Power The method of handling the air
gineman, other than necessary throttle reductions to keep under any brake equipment is left to the discretion of the individual railroad.
speed restriction. However, when braking with power it must be remembered that
for any given throttle position the draw bar pull rapidly increases as the
212 Slowing Down Because Of A Grade As the train slows down on train speed decreases. This pull might become great enough to part the
a grade the pointer on the indicating meter will move slowly toward the train unless the throttle is reduced as the train speed drops. Since the
right. Backward transition will take place automatically. pull of the locomotive is indicated by the amperage on the load meter,
the engineman can maintain a constant pull on the train during a slow
213 Locomotive Operation At Very Slow Speeds The operation of these down, by keeping a steady amperage on the load meter. This is
locomotives, regardless of gear ratio, is not governed by any specific accomplished by reducing the throttle a notch whenever the amperage
short time ratings. starts to increase. It is recommended that the independent brakes be kept
fully released during power braking. The throttle MUST be in Idle
In most cases, the locomotives may be operated up to the limit of before the locomotive comes to a stop.
the adhesion attainable.
MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Pulling tonnage trains at very slow speeds should be done with
the throttle in Run 8 position. In the event of a wheel slip indication 215 Multiple Unit Operation In operating these units in multiple
(wheel slip light flashes on), the locomotive wheel slip control system with each other the operating controls of the locomotive are set up as
will automatically apply sand to the rails (automatic sanding switch in outlined in Art. 217. When set up for multiple unit operation, the
ON position) and reduce the power to a point where slipping stops. If following precautions should be observed.
continuous wheel slipping on sand occurs, due to unusual rail operating
conditions, the throttle can be reduced for short periods. Under these If the units of the consist are of different gear ratios, the
circumstances, operate at reduced throttle, provided it is not necessary locomotive should not be operated at speeds in excess of that
to reduce below the 5th throttle position to correct for a continuous recommended for the unit having the lowest maximum permissible
wheel slip. If slipping persists, tonnage should be reduced. speed.
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If some of the units in the consist have an overload short time 216 Uncoupling And Coupling Units In Locomotive
rating, the locomotive operation should be governed by the overload
short time rating of the unit having the highest minimum speed. 1. To uncouple units:
a. Apply brakes and close angle cocks on both units on all air
When "F" type units not equipped with automatic transition are hoses.
operated in multiple with an F9 type locomotive as the lead unit, the b. Take down all jumper cables between units. c. Break hoses
selector lever must be movedto effect forwardand backward transition and separate units by uncoupling.
on these units. Movement of the selector lever to effect manual 2. In coupling units:
transition is made with reference to the locomotive speed, depending on a. Couple and stretch units to insure couplers are locked.
the gear ratio of the unit or units being operated manually, see table b. Connect hoses and jumpers and be sure all angle cocks on all
below. The throttle should be reduced to the 6th notch when moving the air hoses are opened in both units.
selector lever from 2 to 3 or 3 to 2. Movement of the selector lever in c. In any non-operating cab, cut out the brakes and place all
the F9 type lead unit does not effect transition on that unit or any other switches at the engineman's control panel in "OFF" position.
units in the consist equipped with automatic transition. Remove the reverse lever from the controller in all trailing
units.
MANUAL TRANSITION SPEEDS
FOR VARIOUS GEAR RATIOS 217 Changing Operating Ends When the consist of the
locomotive includes two "A" units, the following procedure should be
From To followed in changing from one operating end to the opposite end:
65/12 62/15 61/16 60/17 59/18 58/19 57/20 56/21
Pos. Pos.
1 2 15 19 21 23 24 26 28 30 1. If the locomotive is equipped with electropneumatic brakes and
2 3 19 25 27 29 31 34 36 39 the brake has been in use, change the brake selector on the
automatic brake valve to "AUTO" and open electropneumatic
3 4 40 52 57 61 66 71 75 81
brake switch.
4 3 40 52 57 61 66 71 75 81
2. REMOVE REVERSE LEVER.
3 2 19 25 27 29 31 34 36 39 3. With safety control foot pedal depressed, make an automatic 20
2 1 15 19 21 23 24 26 28 30 pound brake pipe reduction.
4. Move the independent brake valve handle to release position;
observe that the locomotive brakes are still applied.
When the "F" type unit not equipped with automatic transition is
5. Release safety control foot pedal.
operated as the lead unit in the consist, manual transition should be
6. Close brake pipe cutout cock (handle vertical). 7. Move r of a
effected by moving the selector handle in accordance with the load
rotair r valve to "Passenger Lap" or "Freight Lap" depending
meter indications. Automatic transition, in trailing units so equipped,
on service required.
will take place automatically without reference to the movement of the
selector handle.
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8. Move the automatic brake valve handle to the RUNNING 218 Handling Locomotive Dead-in-Train
position and remove the handle from the brake valve.
9. Remove the independent brake valve handle in the RELEASE 1. Air brake equipment.
position. a. Place the independent and automatic brake valve handles in
10. Place all switches at the engineman's control panel in "OFF" the Release and Running positions respectively.
position. b. Close the brake pipe cutout cock (handle vertical).
11. Place "Headlight Control" switch in "Controlled" position. c. Open the dead engine cutout cock.
12. Proceed to cab at opposite end. Check PC switch and reset if d. Move the rotair valve to the passenger (PASS) position.
necessary.
13. On engineman's control panel move "Control" and "Engine Run" The locomotive brake will now operate like that of a car in the train.
switches to "ON" position, and any other switches on the panel
that are necessary. 2. Electrical control equipment.
14. Insert reverse lever, automatic brake valve and independent a. Remove the reverse lever from the controller.
brake valve handles.
15. Move the rotair valve to the "FRGT" or "PASS" position, b. Place the isolation switch in the START position. If it is
depending upon the service desired. 16. Place the independent necessary to keep the engine idling for any reason while
brake valve handle in the FULL application position. towing locomotive, the "Control" and "Engine Run" switches
17. Open brake pipe cutout cock (handle horizontal), slowly, must be left ON.
pausing from five to ten seconds in mid position.
18. Place unit selector switch in proper position if locomotive is c. If locomotive is to be hauled in a train any appreciable
equipped with dynamic braking. 19. Place "Headlight Control" distance, reverser switch, Fig. 2-9, should be placed in
switch in proper "Controlling" position. Neutral and locked in that position. Center the reverser drum
20. When ready to move locomotive, depress safety control foot switch in neutral by manually operating the forward and
pedal or automatic brake valve handle and move the independent reverse magnet valve buttons.
brake valve to RELEASE position.
To lock the reverser switch in neutral, remove the locking
NOTE: The "controlled emergency cock" on the control valve section in pin which during normal operation is screwed into the left
all "B" units should be placed in "Freight" (F) or "Passenger" hand side of the reverser housing. With the reverser drum
(P) position to correspond to the rotair valve position in the lead switch in neutral, insert pin into hole in the right side of
"A" unit. reverser housing. Push pin in all the way through the reverser
switch shaft and screw pin into threaded hole.
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In most cases, operation in either service up to the limit of the adhesion

attainable can be obtained. The throttle can be reduced, for short
periods, to prevent excessive wheel slip, but the locomotive should not
be operated below the 5th throttle position.
If other Diesel locomotives having overload short time ratings are used
with the F9 type locomotive in helper service, their operation will be
governed by the permissible length of time the locomotives can operate
at the short time ratings.
To obtain a maximum tonnage rating for any single application, Electro-

Motive will, upon request, analyze the actual operation and make
specific tonnage rating recommendations.
221 Freezing Weather Precautions In freezing weather, precautions

must be taken to see that water in the locomotive does not freeze when
the engine is shut down for any reason. If an "A" unit engine is shut
down, but trainline steam is available, open steam admission valves into
Reverser Switch - Locked In Neutral engine and "G" valve on the cooling water supply tank. The steam
Fig. 2-9 admission valve is located on engineroom floor at left front corner (gov-
ernor end) of engine. Do not confuse this valve with the engine drain
219 Doubleheading Prior to doubleheading behind another valve. Close valve 3 and open valves 2 and 7, Fig. 2-10. Valve 4 should
locomotive, make a full service brake pipe reduction with the automatic be closed, valve 9 cracked open to allow condensate to drain. On a "B"
brake valve and close the doubleheading cock. Leave the rotair valve in unit it is only necessary to open the steam admission valve to the engine
"PASS" or "FRGT" position, depending on the type of service required. and the "G" valve to accomplish the same purpose. If trainline steam is
Return the automatic brake valve handle to the running position and not available, the entire system will have to be drained.
place the independent brake valve in release position. The operation of
the throttle is normal, but the brakes are controlled from the lead A. If the engine and steam generator are inoperative and steam from
locomotive. The engineman on the second locomotive may make an an external source is supplied to prevent freezing, the following
emergency application of the brakes with the automatic brake valve, valves are to be opened:
and/or may release his locomotive brakes by depressing the independent
brake valve handle, in the release position. 1. Engine cooling system.
a. Steam admission valve to engine cooling water
220 Operation In Helper Service Bascially, there is no difference b. Steam supply valve to cab heaters.
in the instructions for operating the F9 type locomotive as a helper or
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c. "G" valve.
d. Toilet water tank steam valve.
2. Steam generator.
a. Heating coil valve.
b. Water suction line valve.
c. Water tank valve.
B. In freezingweather if heating facilities are not available, all water

must be drained from:
1. Engine cooling system and cab heaters. Also, open the drain
in the bottom of the right water pump housing to prevent its
freezing.
2. Steam generator.
3. Steam generator water tank.
4. Toilet water tank.
5. Air system.
a. Air compressor oil separator.
b. Sump reservoirs.
c. Main reservoirs.
d. Type H filter.
e. Electrical control air regulator.
f. Electrical control air reservoir.
g. Strainers at engine control and instrument panel, and
electrical control cabinet.
h. Air compressor intercooler.
222 Operation Over Railroad Crossings The throttle should be

reduced to the 5th notch before reaching railroad crossings and reopened
after all units have passed over crossing. This will reduce arcing of the
brushes on the traction motor commutators.
223 Running Through Water Under ABSOLUTELY NO

circumstances should the locomotive pass through water which is deep
enough to touch the bottom of traction motor frames. When passing
through water, always go at a very slow speed (2 to 3 miles per hour).
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Water any deeper than three inches above the top of the rails is likely to 227 Indication Of A Pair Of Wheels Sliding If one pair of
cause damage to the traction motors. wheels should slide when starting a train, the wheel slip light will flash
on and off intermittently. As the train speed increases, the light will stay
224 Resetting PC Switch After Safety Control Application on more or less continuously and will not go out when the throttle is
reduced. The light will go out when throttle is closed to idle.
1. CLOSE THROTTLE TO IDLE.
2. Place automatic brake valve in LAP. If sliding is suspected, the engine crew should make an
3. Place foot on safety control foot pedal. immediate investigation to determine the cause. The wheels may be
4. Wait until application pipe is normal. Listen f or exhaust or sliding due to a locked brake, a broken gear tooth wedged between the
watch PCS light. If the PC switch does not reset itself with the pinion and ring gear, etc.
automatic brake valve handle in LAP, move the brake valve
handle to the RUNNING position. The PC switch is properly set Repeated ground relay action, accompanied with unusual noises
when the light goes out. such as continuous thumping or squealing, may also be an indication of
5. Reset train control. serious traction motor trouble that should be investigated at once.
6. Release brakes.
IF AN ENGINE MUST BE ISOLATED BECAUSE OF
225 Ground Relay Action When the ground relay is tripped the REPEATED WHEEL SLIP OR GROUND RELAY ACTION, DO
engine will not speed up when throttle is opened and no power will be NOT ALLOW THAT UNIT TO REMAIN IN THE LOCOMOTIVE
developed; the alarm bell will ring and the ground relay light (White) on CONSIST UNLESS IT IS CERTAIN THAT ALL WHEELS ARE
the engineman's control panel will be on. If the ground relay trips, while ROTATING FREELY.
the throttle is in Run 5 or 6, the engine will stop. To reset, isolate
engine, depress relay reset button and put engine "on the line." If relay 228 Air Box Drains The engine
continues to trip, isolate unit. air box accumulation settles in
two drain tanks incorporated in
226 Wheel Slip Indication The wheel slip light will flash on the engine oil pan near the
immediately when a pair of wheels has slipped. The detection of wheel generator end, one on each side.
slip action automatically reduces the application of power to stop the Two air box drain valves, Fig. 2-
slipping; the power will be reapplied after the slipping has stopped. 11, permit draining of these
tanks. The tanks should be
It will generally be unnecessary to reduce the throttle because of drained periodically when the
momentary wheel slip action. Sand may be applied to prevent repeated locomotive is standing still. With
wheel slipping which may occur under extremely poor rail conditions. the air box drain valves open,
observe the drain pipe discharge
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mine if there is any water or an
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excessive oil accumulation in the air box. If a discharge is observed The resistance set up in each traction motor is a magnetic field
from the drain pipes under the locomotive with the air box drain valves through which the traction motor armature must rotate. Increasing the
closed (accumulation flowing through overflow pipe), the air box strength of the magnetic fieldwill effect a "slowdown" of the traction
accumulation should be investigated. motor armature, thus holding back the train. The magnetic field is
produced by connecting the traction motor fields of each unit in series
OPERATION OF LOCOMOTIVE "EXTRAS" with the main generator and pass ing a current through these fields. The
strength of the magnetic field is varied by varying the main generator
F9 type locomotives can on s p e c i a l order be equipped with dynamic current to the traction motor fields in each unit.
brakes, motor lockout switches and hostler's controls.
The main generator battery field of each unit in the locomotive
229 Dynamic Brake Operation Dynamic braking is an electrical consist is connected in series to the low voltage supply of the lead unit.
hookup used to change some of the power developed by the momentum This is called the "field loop" circuit. Movement of the selector lever in
of a moving locomotive into an effective holding brake. The traction the lead unit into the "B" braking position, sets up the -controller for the
motor armatures, being geared to the axles, are rotating whenever the throttle lever to control the position of the load regulator which in turn
train is moving. When using dynamic brake, electrical circuits are set up regulates the main generator battery field current for dynamic braking.
which change the traction motors into generators. Since it takes power The throttle moves a 500 ohm rheostat which acts through a
to rotate a generator, this action retards the speed of the train. The micropositioner relay (LRP), Fig. 2-12, to position the load regulator.
dynamic brake is, in effect, very similar to an independent brake, and Moving the throttle lever toward the 8th notch and awayfrom idle
the load indicating meter serves the purpose of a "brake cylinder increases the effectiveness of the" holding brake." Thus, in effect, the
pressure gauge." strength of the traction motor field
through which the traction motor
In descending a grade, with the throttle in Idle position, the armature must rotate, is controlled by
drawbar "push" of the trailing train tonnage moves the locomotive the throttle lever.
forward. If no resistance other than the weight of the locomotive and
wheel friction is exerted against this "push," the momentum of the train In dynamic brake, the traction
on the descending grade would soon reach a speed where the train motor armatures are connected to
brakes would have to be applied. In dynamic brake, a resistance to this grids located in the top of the carbody.
drawbar push is set up which in effect "holds back" the speed of the Rotation of the armature through the
train as would the application of the locomotive independent brake. The magneticfield generates power
effect of the resistance is to slow down the traction motor armatures (braking current) and this current
being driven by the "push" of the train. flows through the grids to be
dissipated as heat. The current
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rotation increases (momentum of train increases the drawbar push) or as (Idle) to 435 RPM automatically as the throttle handle is moved
the strength of the magnetic field is increased. The maximum braking about 13° away from Idle.)
current that can flow through the grids is automatically limited to 700 7. Observe the braking amperage (braking effort) on the load
amperes regardless of locomotive speed or throttle lever position. indicating meter. The braking amperage is automatically limited
to a maximum braking effort of 700 amperes regardless of
To operate the dynamic brake on locomotives so equipped, proceed as locomotive speed or throttle handle position. 8. If maximum
follows: braking is desired, the throttle handle should be moved to the
full "8th notch" position. The throttle handle should always be
1. Position the unit selector switch, moved SLOWLY to prevent a sudden surge of current in excess
Fig. 2-13, in the lead unit to correspond of the maximum brake current rating. Generally, if the throttle
to the number of units in the locomotive handle is moved slowly to the full "Braking" position, the brake
consist. current limiting regulator will limit the braking current to a
2. Reverse lever should be maximum 700 amperes and no brake warning indication of
positioned in the direction of locomotive excessive braking current will be given. However, if the brake
movement. warning light flashes on, movement of the throttle handle should
3. Throttle must be reduced to Idle. be stopped until the light goes out.
4. Move selector lever from "No. 1" If the light fails to go out after several seconds, move throttle
to "Off" position; pause 10 seconds handle back toward "Idle" position slowly until the light does go
before proceeding. out. After the brake warning light goes out, the throttle handle
5. Move selector lever to the "B" may again be advanced slowly toward the full "8th notch"
position. In this position, the brake position.
transfer switch (BKT) is moved to the "brake" position. 9. When necessary, the automatic brake may be used in
Movement of the "BKT" to "brake," disconnects the traction conjunction with the dynamic brake. However, the independent
motor armatures from the motor fields and connects the brake must be KEPT FULLY RELEASED whenever the
armatures to the grids. In each unit the traction motor fields are dynamic brake is in use, or the wheels may slide. As the speed
connected to the main generator through the power contac- decreases below 10 miles per hour the dynamic brake becomes
tors.The battery field of all main generators in the consist are in less effective. When the speed further decreases, it is permissible
series with the low voltage supply of the lead unit. to completely release the dynamic brake by placing the selector
6. After slack is bunched, the throttle lever may be moved to lever in the "OFF" or No. 1 position, applying the independent
position the rheostat to give the desired amount of braking effort. brake simultaneously to prevent the slack from running out.
(The speed of the Diesel engine is increased from 275 RPM
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NOTE: The most effective use of the dynamic brake is between 15 and number of units in the locomotive consist. This switch should be set
25 miles per hour depending on the gear ratio. Speed on grades before leaving the terminal and must not be changed even if an engine is
should not be allowed to "creep up" by careless handling of the isolated enroute. This switch is changed only if the number of units in
brake, as this is a holding brake and is not too effective in the locomotive consist is changed.
slowing down heavy trains on steep grades.
231 Dynamic Brake Warning Light The dynamic brake
These locomotives can be operated in dynamic braking coupled warning light on the engineman's instrument panel will flash on when an
to older units that a r e not equippedwith brake current limiting excessive braking current is developed. Generally, the over-current
regulators. If all the units are of the same gear ratio, the unit is only temporary, and the dynamic brake current limiting regulator will
having the lowest maximum brake current rating should be automatically reduce the braking current to a maximum 700 amperes.
placed as the lead unit in the consist. The engineman can then
operate and control the braking effort up to the limit of the unit 232 Dynamic Brake Grid
having the lowest brake current rating, without overloading the Blower The braking
dynamic brake system of a trailing unit. The locomotive consist current, generated by the
MUST always be operated so as not to exceed the braking traction motors in dynamic
current of the unit having the lowest maximum brake current braking, flows through the
rating. grids to be dissipated as heat.
The grids are cooled by a
Units equipped with dynamic brake motor driven fan, Fig. 2-15.
current limiting regulators and of The grids and fan are located
different gear ratios will require in the top of the carbody above
special operating instructions when the main generator and air
used in multiple with an F9 type compressor. Power generated
locomotive in dynamic braking. by the No. 1 and No. 3 traction
motors drives the grid blower
230 Dynamic Brake Selector motor.
Switch The dynamic brake unit
selector switch, Fig. 2-14, located at 233 Dynamic Brake Wheel Speed Control The relays, used to correct
the engineman's control station, has a wheel slip while under power, are also used to correct the tendency of
four positions (1, 2, 3 and 4) and one pair of wheels to rotate slower while in dynamic braking due to an
shouldbe set to correspond with the unusual rail condition.
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When a pair of wheels is detected tending to rotate at a slower

speed, the retarding effort of the traction motors in the unit affected is
reduced (main generator battery field excitation is reduced in the unit
affected) and sand is automatically applied to the rails ("Automatic
Sanding" switch on engineman's control panel must be "ON" position).
When the retarding effort of the traction motors in the unit is reduced,
the tendency of the wheel set to rotate at a slower speed is overcome.
After the wheel set resumes normal rotation, the retarding effort of the
traction motors returns (increases) t o its former value. Automatic
sanding continues for approximately 10 seconds after the wheel speed is
corrected.
234 Hump Speed Control When used, the electrical hump

speed control circuit controls the positioning of the load regulator in
order to maintain constant locomotive speed regardless of the number of
cars in the train. The hump speed controls are shown in Fig. 2-16.
To set the hump control circuit, Fig. 2-17, into operation, bring the
throttle out as far as possible, consistent with desired train speed and
Hump Speed Control

Fig. 2-16
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adequate cooling air to the traction motors. Leave it in that position for 235 Motor Lockout Switches Four motor lockout switches
the remainder of the hump operation. Turn the hump control toggle (CO1, C02, C03, and C04) are mounted on the reverser drum, Fig. 2-
switch to its ON position and adjust the rheostat knob, Fig. 2-16, to give 18.Each switch permits the isolation of the corresponding traction motor
the exact desired speed. Once the desired train speed is reached, there from the power circuit (CO1 cuts out traction motor No. 1) in the event
should be no need to move the knob again. If an extremely long train is that a traction motor is grounded. Always isolate the engine before
to be handled, it may be necessary to trim the amount of battery field opening a motor lockout switch. Not more than one traction motor
excitation to reduce speed after a substantial number of cars have been should be cut out at any time, and the armature of the traction motor cut
released. This can be accomplished by turning the hump control rheostat out must be free to rotate.
slightly toward decrease until the desired train speed is regained.
As shown in Fig. 2-17, the hump control circuit is a bridge type,

between the two ends of the hump control rheostat on one side and the
load regulator and battery field on the other side. The Diesel engine
governor pilot valve tries to force the load regulator toward maximum
field in an effort to load the engine by increasing main generator
excitation. This action continues until the potential at point 1 of the
hump control relay (HCR) is approximately 1/2 volt greater than at
point 3. The current flow then travels in the opposite direction through
the HCR causing the 8-2 contacts of the HCR to close which completes
a circuit to the ORS solenoid in the governor. The ORS acts upon the
pilot valve of the governor forcing the load regulator toward minimum
field until the potential across 1 and 3 causes the HCR to "drop out."As Motor Lockout Switch
the HCR drops out the 8-2 contacts open and another cycle begins. Fig. 2-18
In order that full load regulator effectiveness can be utilized, a 236 Operating "B" Unit With Hostler's Controls Operation at the hostler
hump relay (HR) becomes energized when the hump control toggle station is the same as an "A" unit. The switches are beside the
switch is turned to its ON position. The A-B interlocks of HR controller. The brake valve cutout cock is below the brake valve.
complete a circuit to the load regulator control relay (LRC). The E-F The bell valve is a globe valve near the controller. Only No. 1 transition
interlocks of LRC in turn open to remove the resistance from around the is available. Movement of the reverse lever automatically places the
load regulator. locomotive in No. 1 transition. It should be remembered that the
operation of the "B" unit controls will operate all units joined to it.
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When securing the hostler control, be sure all switches are open,
the controller and reverser pinned, and the brake valve cut out, as these
items can affect operation at any other station or cab.
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237 Safety Control Foot Pedal The safety control foot pedal (if conveniently when checking brake pipe leakage in lap position.
used) is located in front of the engineman's seat. On locomotives 5. Only practice and experience will bring out all the uses of this
equipped with a hinged automatic brake valve handle, the handle indicator. Some of the troubles which can be detected are faulty
provides an alternate control when it is depressed sufficiently to just feed valve operation, leaks in the rotary valve seat, and other
contact the sanding bail. Either the pedal or the automatic brake valve potential brake valve failures.
handle must be kept depressed at all times except when the locomotive
is stopped and the locomotive brakes are applied (30 pounds or more The flow indicator consists of a duplex gauge case and bezel with a
brake cylinder pressure). If both the foot pedal and the automatic special movement, and employs bourdon tubes with enough sensitivity
brake valve are released at the same time, a penalty application of the to indicate differentials encountered during the various brake operating
brakes will result. conditions. This is accomplished by measurement of differential
pressures across the feed valve, which would indicate the degree of
238 Brake Pipe Flow Indicator A brake pipe flow indicator is a work the feed valve was required to do in order to supply the demand of
very useful supplement to locomotive air brake equipment. The the brake pipe.
indicator provides the engineman with the following desirable
indications: Figs. 2-19 through 2-24 explain the use of the indicator by
illustrating the position assumed by the gauge under various conditions.
1. It indicates a train line that is sufficiently charged to start the
initial brake test when the differential between the pointer hand
and sector hand reaches 7 pounds or less.
2. It indicates the continuous system leakage of the particular train
being handled. This indication is the lowest number reached
after the train is fully charged, the reading should be 5 or less.
3. A change in reading from the number indicated as a normal
continuous system leakage indicates one of the following
conditions:
a. Conductor initiated Service Reduction from the caboose.
b. Conductor initiated Emergency Application from the
caboose.
c. An application caused by a break-in-two or separation of the
train.
4. This indicator provides readings in lap position of the brake
valve from 50 to 110#, as well as differential indication in Partially Charged Train,
running position of the brake valve. Therefore, it may be used Uncharged Train Or Or Reduction Made From
Dead Brake Pipe Rear End Of Train
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OPERATION F9-2-657 F9-3-657 TROUBLE SHOOTING
SECTION 3
LOCATION AND CORRECTION OF

DIFFICULTIES ON-THE-ROAD
This section provides a check list calling the

Brakes Released And operator's attention to the troubles which are most fre-
Train Charged, Ready For Continuous Leakage In quently encountered on the road, and which can be
The Initial Brake Test A Charged Train quickly remedied thereby eliminating many delays.
Fig. 2-21 Fig. 2-22
No attempt is made to explain general operation
and functions of equipment on the locomotive. For such
information refer to the other sections of this manual.
Charged Brake Pipe After An Emergency

With No Leakage Application
Fig. 2-23 Fig. 2-24
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TROUBLE SHOOTING F9-3-657 F9-3-657 TROUBLE SHOOTING
300 General Safety devices automatically protect the equipment in RED - Hot Engine This alarm light indicates that the outlet engine
case of the faulty operation of most any component. In general, this water temperature is about 208° F. A hot engine alarm does not
protection is obtained by unloading or preventing the loading of the reduce the engine load or speed. The alarm signal will not stop until
Diesel engine so that the locomotive loses its pulling power. The temperature returns to normal. In case of hot engine alarm, proceed as
locomotive can lose its power with the Diesel engine still running. An follows:
exception is a hot engine alarm, which does not reduce the engine load
or speed. 1. Isolate engine. Isolating the engine will not stop alarm bell;
temperature must return to normal.
When trouble is experienced, the general location and type of 2. Check engine cooling water tank for correct level, Fig. 3-2. If there is
difficulty is often indicated by the ringing of an alarm bell and the sufficient water in the system, allow engine to run at IDLE speed.
lighting of one or more signal lights in the troubled units. The signal
lights are as follows: RED - Hot Engine; GREEN - Boiler Stopped;
BLUE - Alternator Failure; YELLOW - Low Oil; and WHITE - PC
Switch.
301 If Alarm Bells Ring One or more of the signal lights will be
illuminated in the unit affected, Fig. 3-1.
Alarm Lights
Cooling Water Level
Fig. 3-1
Fig. 3-2
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3. See that all AC cooling fan contactors are closed, Fig. 3-3. GREEN - Boiler Stopped Indicates steam generator has
stopped. To stop alarm signal, turn boiler switch OFF,
4. See that the shutters are open. If closed, check position of Fig. 3-4.
"shutoff" valve in the air supply pipe to the shutter magnet valve.
BLUE - Alternator Failure This alarm signal indicates that the
5. See that the "Control" switch is ON. alternating current system has failed; traction motor blowers and
radiator cooling fans have stopped; No Voltage Relay (NVR) is opened
(de-energized), Fig. 3-5. The engine speed and load is automatically
reduced equivalent to No. 1 throttle position. The engine will STOP if
the "AC" system fails with the throttle in Run 5 or 6. Placing the
isolation switch in START stops the alarm signals.
Most "Alternator Failure" alarms

are "false" since this alarm occurs if the
engine is stopped for any reason while
"on the line." With an "Alternator
Failure" alarm and the engine stopped,
ALWAYS isolate and check cause of
engine stopping. Check:
1. Temperature Control Relay 2. Summer-Winter Switch (SWS)

3. AC Cooling Fan Contactors
AC C Contactor Panel Boiler Switch NVR Relay

Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4 Fig. 3-5
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overspeed trip, throttle must not be in STOP position, and fuel flow
through fuel return sight glass, Fig. 3-6, before trying to start an engine
that has shut down with no indication other than an "Alternator Failure"
alarm. If other alarm indications are present with the "Alternator
Failure" alarm, they must also be checked before starting the engine.
1. Auxiliary Generator Switch 4. 80A Battery Field Fuse

2. RCR - Micropositioner 5. 35A Alternator Field Fuse
3. 150A Auxiliary Generator 6. 30A Auxiliary Generator.
Fuse Field Fuse
Low Voltage Panel
Fig. 3-7
always stop the engine. The yellow
indicating light will flash ON, and
the alarm bell will ring if the
"Engine Run" switch is ON.
Overspeed Trip And Fuel Flow Check
Fig. 3-6 To correct, proceed as follows:
1. Place isolation switch in
A "TRUE" AC failure is evident when the Blue light and bell are
START.
ON with the engine running and the isolation switch in RUN. To correct
a "TRUE" AC failure, shut engine down and check auxiliary generator 2. Reset low oil trip button.
field, alternator field and auxiliary generator (battery charging) fuses; all
MUST be good. See Fig. 3-7. 3. Check engine lubricating oil
level on engine oil pan
NOTE: If "Engine Run" switch is OFF, or PC light is ON (PC switch dipstick, Fig. 3-9.
open) the "Alternator Failure" alarm signals are inoperative.
4. Check for broken or cracked
YELLOW - Low Oil The tripping of the governor low oil alarm oil lines
button, Fig. 3-8, due to engine low oil pressure or high oil suction, will
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5. Restart engine. NOT ALLOW THAT UNIT TO REMAIN IN THE LOCOMOTIVE

CONSIST UNLESS IT IS CERTAIN THAT ALL WHEELS ARE
6. Check oil pressure (must be a ROTATING FREELY.
minimum of 6 psi at IDLE).
303 "PC" Switch Open The "PC" switch is an air operated electric
NOTE: Do not repeatedly start switch that is tripped open by any "penalty" or "emergency" air brake
engine if the LOW OIL application. When tripped, the White "PC" light at the engineman's
button keeps shutting the control station will flash on but the alarm bell will not ring. The engine
engine down. speed and load are automatically re
duced equivalent to throttle position No. 1. If the "PC" switch tripped
ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES open with the throttle in Run 5 or 6, the engine would stop. To
automatically reset "PC" switch:
1. Close throttle to IDLE.
302 Ground Relay When the 2. Place automatic brake valve in LAP.
ground relay, Fig. 3-10, located on
the cab side of the electrical 3. Place foot on safety control foot pedal (if used).
cabinet, trips open, the engine speed 4. Wait until application pipe builds up to normal pressure; listen
and load will automatically be re- for exhaust or watch "PC" switch light.
duced to IDLE, or to STOP if the If, after an emergency application, the
throttle is in Run 5 or 6. "PC" switch does not reset itself with
the automatic brake in LAP, move the
To correct: Isolate engine, brake valve to RUNNING. The "PC"
reset ground relay, start engine if switch is set when the light goes out.
necessary and place engine "on the
line." If the ground relay continues 5. Reset train control (if used).
to trip, reset, and leave engine
isolated. 6. Place automatic brake valve in
RUNNING.
IF AN ENGINE MUST BE 304 Engine Overspeed Trip If the
ISOLATED BECAUSE OF engine speed should exceed
REPEATED WHEEL SLIP OR approximately 910 RPM an overspeed
GROUND RELAY ACTION, DO device, Fig. 3-11, located on the front
end of the engine will trip and stop the
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engine by preventing the injectors from injecting fuel into the cylinders. the engineroom wall at the
The alarm bell and Blue light will come on if the engine is stopped in governor end of the engine in each
this manner while "on the line." The overspeed trip must be latched in "B" unit, and one on each side of
the SET position before the engine can be restarted. the locomotive near the fuel tank
filler cap).
305 Fuel Flow For proper operation, a good flow of fuel (clear
and free of air bubbles) should be indicated by the fuel return sight The cutoff valve is located
glass, Fig. 3-12, located on the sintered bronze filter assembly. on the underside of the fuel tank
on the left side of the locomotive.
If fuel is not flowing Action of valve is as shown in Fig.
through return sight glass, 3-13. To reset, push in on the
check fuel pump motor.If valve yoke
motor is stopped, check: (1) "push rod"
in "lead" unit, the "Control" extension which
switch on the engineman's can be reached
control panel MUST be ON, from the left
and the 30-ampere control side of the unit.
fuse must be good, (2) "Fuel Pushing in on
Pump" switch on engine this rod as far
control panel must be "ON," forward as
(3) 10-ampere fuel pump possible will
motor fuse and 80-ampere reopen the valve.
control fuse must be good in
"troubled" unit, (4) control 307 Control Air Pressure For satisfactory
knife switch and main operation of the pneumatically operated contactors
battery switch must be closed, and switches used in the control circuit, the electrical
and (5) for loose cable control air pressure gauge in the electrical cabinet
connections to motor. If pump adjacent to distribution panel must indicate 90 ± 3 lbs.
is running but fuel is not The pressure regulator, Fig. 3-14, is located behind
pumped, check: (1) fuel the steps leading into the operating cab on the right
supply, (2) position of emergency fuel cutoff valve, (3) a suction leak in (engineman's) side of the locomotive. To raise or
piping, (4) clogged suction filter, (5) a slipping coupling at fuel pump. lower the pressure, change the adjustment on top of
regulator. A drain cock is provided on the bottom of
306 Emergency Fuel Cutoff Valve Pulling any one of the three the regulator for draining the moisture.
emergency fuel cutoff valve pull rings will shut off the fuel supply to
the fuel pump (one is located in the operating cab of each "A" unit or on - 310 -
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CORRECTION OF DIFFICULTIES 310 How To Start Engine If the engine has been stopped for a
considerable period of time, the cylinders should be tested for fuel or
308 If The Engine Goes To Idle water accumulation before starting engine (see Art. 317).
1. Ground relay might be tripped. 1. Place throttle in Idle and reverse lever in Neutral.
2. No voltage relay (NVR) might be open (Blue light will be ON). 2. Place isolation switch in the START position.
3. PC" switch might be tripped. 3. In the electrical cabinet, on the distribution and low voltage
panels, see that all fuses are securely in place and that all knife
4. "Engine Run" switch on the engineman's control panel might be switches are closed.
OFF.
4. At the engineman's control panel, switch "ON" the "Control" and
5. 15-ampere fuel pump fuse, in the "lead" unit may be burned out. "Engine Run" switches.
6. "Control" switch on the engineman's control panel might be OFF. 5. Place "Fuel Pump" switch on engine control panel in "ON"
position.
7. Isolation switch might be in "START."
6. After allowing a few seconds for fuel to flow through return
309 If The Engine Stops sight glass, Fig. 3-12, solidly press the "START" button and
hold until the engine starts. If the engine fails to start after 15
1. Throttle might be in STOP position. seconds of rotation, check possible troubles listed under Art.
311-312 before again trying to start engine.
2. Low oil pressure button on the governor might be OUT.
7. After allowing time for the lube oil pressure to build up, place
3. Engine overspeed device might have tripped. isolation switch in the RUN position.
4. No voltage relay (NVR) might have opened with throttle in 8. Check ground relay.
RUN 5 or .
311 If The Engine Does Not Rotate When "Start" Button Is Pressed
5. Ground relay might have trippedwith the throttle in RUN 5 or 6.
1. "Control" switch on engineman's control panel and "Fuel Pump"
6. "PC" switch might have tripped with the throttle in RUN 5 or 6. switch on engine control panel must be ON.
7. No fuelflowing through"fuel return sight glass." See Art. 305, 2. Isolation switch must be in the START position.
Fuel Flow, for possible causes of trouble.
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3. 400-ampere starting fuse, 30-ampere control fuse and 80-ampere 314 Engine Speeds Up But Locomotive Does Not Move When
control fuse must be good. 4. Main battery switch and the Throttle Is Opened
control knife switch in the electrical cabinet must be closed.
1. Reverse lever must be in either forward or reverse position.
312 If The Engine Rotates But Does Not Start When "Start" Button
Is Pressed 2. Reverser drum switch must not be locked in neutral.
1. Low oil pressure button on the governor must be pressed IN. 3. "Generator Field" switch on engineman's control panel must be
ON.
2. Engine overspeed trip must be "Set."
4. There must be 90 pounds (± 3 lbs.) control air pressure.
3. No fuel flowing through "Fuel return sight glass." See Art. 305,
Fuel Flow, for possible causes of trouble. 5. Selector lever must be in No. 1 position.
313 If The Engine Does Not Speed Up When Throttle Is Opened 6. Hand brakes and air brakes must be released.
1. "Control" and "Engine Run" switches on engineman's control 7. 80 -ampere battery field fuse must be good.
panel must be ON.
315 Battery Ammeter Shows Continual Discharge, Fig. 3-15
2. Isolation switch must not be tripped. 3. PC switch must not be
tripped. 1. Battery charging contactor located in the electrical cabinet must
be closed.
4. Ground relay must not be tripped.
2. 250 – ampere auxiliary
5. No Voltage Relay (NVR) must not be open. generator (battery charging) fuse
must be good.
6. 15-ampere fuel pump fuse must be good.
3. The "Auxiliary Generator
7. No fuel flowing through "Fuel return sight glass." See Art. 305, Field" fuse in the electrical cabinet
Fuel Flow, for possible causes of trouble. must be good.
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knife switch in the electrical
cabinet must be closed.
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Manual Unloader Valve

Cylinder Test Valves
Fig. 3-16
Fig. 3-17
316 Compressor Control The air compressor on the locomotive is
To make this test, remove the 400-ampere starting fuse, open all
automatically controlled by an electro-pneumatic system which will
cylinder test valves approximately 3 full turns, and use the engine
normally keep the main reservoir pressure between 130-140 p.s.i. In
jacking tool to rotate the engine one complete revolution. If liquid is
the event of difficulty, the normal position of either of the valves, Fig.
discharged from any cylinder, investigate; if not, close cylinder test
3-16, may be changed to manually load or unload the air compressor in
valves, replace 400 ampere starting fuse, and start engine in the usual
the troubled unit.
manner.
317 Cylinder Test Valves Each cylinder is equipped with a test
If the engine is s running and any cylinder test valve is heard to
valve, Fig. 3-17, for the purpose of testing for fuel or water
be leaking, the engine should be stopped, and the valve(s) should be
accumulation in the cylinders prior to starting an engine that has been
tightened.
shut down for a considerable period of time.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK CHART TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK CHART
LOCOMOTIVE LOSES POWER LOCOMOTIVE LOSES POWER

(OR DOES NOT MOVE) (OR DOES NOT MOVE)
DIESEL ENGINE RUNNING
DIESEL ENGINE STOPPED
Engine Speeds Up When Engine Does Not Speed Up
Throttle Is Opened When Throttle Is Opened Causes Which Stop Engine Causes Which Stop Engine
Only In Throttle 5 and 6 All Throttle Positions
1. "Generator Fld." switch 1. Ground relay tripped
OFF 2. Isolation switch in Start 1. Ground relay tripped 1. Engine overspeed trip
2. Reverse lever in Neutral 3. "Engine Run" switch 2. "NVR" de-energized 2. Governor low oil button
3. Reverser drum switch OFF 3. "PCS" actuated 3. Throttle in Stop position
(in electrical cabinet) 4. "Control" switch OFF 4. "Engine Run" switch 4. Lack of fuel
locked in Neutral 5. "PCS" light ON OFF
4. Selector lever in OFF 6. "NVR" light ON
position a. Auxiliary generator
5. Control air pressure low field fuse blown Fuel Pump Motor Fuel Pump Motor
6. 80 amp. batt. fld. fuse b. Alternator field fuse Stopped Running
7. Brakes set blown 1. Main battery 1. No fuel supply
c. Auxiliary generator switch OPEN 2. Emergency fuel
output fuse burned out 2. "Control" knife "cutoff" tripped
7. Control knife switch out switch OPEN 3. Clogged suction
8. Loose governor cable 3. 80 amp. Control filter
fuse BLOWN 4. Clogged sintered
ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES 4. "Control" switch bronze filters
NOT AFFECTING LOCOMOTIVE LOSS OF POWER OFF 5. Loose fuel pump
5. "Fuel Pump" coupling
l Hot Engine Alarm Steam Boiler Stopped Alarm switch at Engine 6. Broken fuel
Control Panel suction line
1. Cooling water level low 1. Motor overload tripped tripped OPEN
2. AC cooling fan contac- 2. Stack switch tripped 6. Loose fuel pump cable
tors opened 3. Coil blowdown valve
3. Shutters not opened open
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F9-4-657 SYSTEMS
SECTION 4
COOLING, LUBRICATING OIL, FUEL OIL AND AIR

SYSTEMS
COOLING SYSTEM
A schematic flow diagram of the engine cooling system is shown in Fig.

4-1. Water is circulated through the cooling system bytwo centrifugal
type pumps mounted on the front end of the engine. Water, drawn from
the engine cooling water tank and oil cooler by the pumps, is forced
through the engine and then through the radiator where it is cooled.
After leaving the radiator, the waterflows through the oil cooler and
then to the suction side of the pumps where the cycle is repeated.
The radiator is made up of two banks; each bank consists of six radiator
sections. Water leaving the engine and entering the radiator is divided
between the right and left bank radiator sections, mounted above the
engine.
Flow of cooling air through the finned radiator sections is controlled by

shutters and four AC driven cooling fans. The operation of the fans
and shutters is entirely automatic. When the fans are operating, air flows
up through the radiator sections and is discharged from the roof of the
carbody.
The four AC driven cooling fans are mounted in the roof above the
radiator sections. The fans are numbered one to four, beginning with the
#1 fan located nearest the cab end or front end of the locomotive.
A thermostat switch, actuated by engine water temperature, controls the
operation of the shutters and cooling fans through the temperature
control relay, shutter air magnet valve, and the AC cooling fan
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SYSTEMS F9-4-657 F9-4-657 SYSTEMS
contactors, Fig. 4-2. A "Summer-Winter" selector switch located in the With the "Summer-Winter" switch in "Summer" position:
AC contactor panel, provides a method of altering the sequence of the
fan and shutter operation. With the switch in the "Summer" position, the 163° F - Holding circuit for TCR is established
shutters will open before the first fan (#1) is energized. In the "Winter" 166° F - Temperature Control Relay (TCR) energized - shutters
position the shutters will open when the third fan (#3) is energized. As also open
the outlet engine cooling water temperature rises, the sequence of fan 169° F - #1 AC cooling fan starts
and shutter operation is as follows: 172° F - #2 AC cooling fan starts
175° F - #3 AC cooling fan starts
With the "Summer-Winter" switch in "Winter" position:
163° F - Holding circuit for TCR is established

166° F - Temperature Control Relay (TCR) energized
175° F - #3 AC cooling fan starts - shutters also open
As the engine cooling water temperature falls, any cooling fans

that started will continue to run and the shutters., if open, will stay open
until the outlet cooling water temperature drops to below 163° F. At this
temperature the AC contactors will drop out (fans stop) and the shutters
will close.
In the event of excessive cooling water temperature, the high

temperature alarm switch will close, causing a red light (Hot Engine) to
flash on in the unit affected, and the alarm bells to ring in all units.
400 Operating Water Level Operatingwater levels are stencilled

1. Temperature Control Relay 2. Summer-Winter Switch (SWS) on the water tank next to the water level sight gauge glasses to indicate
3. AC Cooling Fan Contactors minimum and maximum water levels with engine running and stopped.
The engine should never be operated with the water below the low
AC Contactor Panel water level, Fig. 4-3. Progressive lowering of the water in the gauge
Fig. 4-2 glass indicates a water leak in the cooling system and should be
reported.
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401 Filling Cooling System The system is filled either through the 403 Cab Heating A cab heater is located on each side of the
filler pipe located on the roof of the locomotive above the water tank, or cab.Hot water from the engine cooling water system passes through the
through the filler pipe at the rear of the unit on either side. To fill the heaters, and motor driven fans provide air circulation. The flow of water
system proceed as follows (steps 1 to 5 are necessary only when filling a
dry or nearly dry engine):
1. Stop engine.
2. Open "G" valve.
3. Fill slowly until water runs out the "G” valve drain pipe.
4. Close "G" valve.
5. Start engine and run several minutes. This will eliminate
any air pockets in the system.
6. Shut down engine and open “G" valve.
7. Add water until it runs out "G" valve drain pipe.
8. Close 11G" valve.
If the cooling system of a hot engine has been 'drained, do not

refill immediately with cold water. If this is done, the sudden change in
temperature might crack or warp the cylinder liners and heads.
CAUTION: 1. Do not attempt to fill the cooling system through the

drain pipe located underneath the locomotive.
2. The system should not be filled above the maximum
water level indicated on the water tank, Fig. 4-3.
a. To prevent freezing of radiators in winter, when
engine is shut down.
b. To prevent loss of rust inhibitor when draining
back to "G" valve level.
402 Draining Cooling System The entire cooling system can be

drained through the drain valve on the floor in front of the engine, with
the exception of the water pump on the right hand side of the engine. To
Cooling Water Tank
drain the right hand water pump, open the drain on the bottom of the
Fig. 4-3
water pump housing.
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to both heaters is controlled by a valve in the supply line, located over 404 Oil Level The oil level should be
the left-hand cab to engine room steps.This valve must be kept wide checked, Fig. 4-4, with the engine hot and
open at all times in freezing weather. The output of each heater can be running at idle speed. The dipstick located
varied by use of the cab heater switches. The switches have four on the left side of the engine should show
positions "OFF," 1, 2, 3, which provide three different motor speeds. If a level between "Low" and "Full," Fig. 4-
engine in the lead unit is shut down in freezing weather, steam may be 5.
admitted to the cab heaters on units equipped with steam generators. When the engine is stopped, the
oil in the filter and cooler will drain back
LUBRICATING OIL SYSTEM into the oil pan. If the oil level is
checked with the engine stopped, the
A schematic diagram of the lubricating oil system is shown in reading on the "dipstick" will be above
Fig. 4-1. Oil under pressure is forced through the engine for lubrication the "Full" mark.
and piston cooling by the positive displacement combination piston
cooling and lubricating oil pump. After circulating through the engine,
the lubricating oil drains into the oil pan sump. The positive
displacement scavenging oil pump draws oil from the sump and forces it
through the filter and oil cooler. From the oil cooler, the oil is delivered
to the oil strainer assembly where it is ready for recirculation by the
combination piston cooling and lubricating oil pump. Since the
Oil Dipstick
scavenging oil pump delivers a greater quantity of oil to the strainer
Fig. 4-5
than is required by the lubricating oil and piston cooling pump, the
excess oil returns to the oil pan sump.
405 Adding Oil To System Oil
maybe added with the engine
A relief valve is built into the filter in order to allow the passage
running or stopped. When oil is
of oil to the strainer in excess of the capacity of the oil filter
added to the system, it must be
elements.
poured through the opening having
the square cap on top of the strainer
A relief valve is mounted on the left side of the accessory end of
housing, Fig. 4-6. Do not open the
the engine. This valve is located in the discharge side of the
adjacent round covers when the
lubricating oil pump. The purpose of this valve is to limit the
engine is running as hot oil under
maximum pressure of the lube oil entering the engine lube oil
pressure will come out and possibly
system to approximately 60 pounds.
cause personal injury.
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406 Oil Pressure A lubricating oil

pressure gauge is mounted on the engine
control panel, Fig. 4-7. Oil pressure at 835
RPM is normally 40 to 50 pounds. It
should not drop below 20 pounds. At idle
the pressure should be at least 6 pounds. In
the event of dangerously low oil pressure
the engines will automatically be stopped
by action of the governor low oil pressure
button.
FUEL OIL SYSTEM
A schematic diagram of the fuel oil system is shown in Fig. 4-8. Fuel is
drawn from the fuel tank through the suction filter by the motor driven
gear type pump. From the pump the fuel is forced consecutively through
the Ful-Flo filter and the sintered bronze filter. After passing through
the double element sintered bronze filter, the fuel flows to the
injectors.The excess fuel not used by the injectors returns to the fuel
tank through the return fuel sight glass, mounted on the sintered bronze
filter housing. An orifice restricts the flow of fuel into the glass and
causes a slight back pressure of fuel on the injectors. By maintaining a
slight back pressure on the injectors a positive supply of fuel for the
injectors is assured.
The fuel pump delivers more fuel to the engine than is burned in the
cylinders. The excess fuel circulated through the injectors is used for
cooling and lubricating the fine working parts of the injectors.
A 15-pound relief valve is connected across the inlet and outlet fuel
lines of the Ful-Flo filter. This relief valve by-passes fuel to the sintered
broanze filter if the Ful-Flo filter elements become clogged.
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407 Fuel Sight Glasses Two sight glasses, Fig. 4-9, are mounted fuel is seen in the 45-pound sight glass, it indicates that the relief valve
on the sintered bronze filter housing. is open. Fuel will pass through the 45-pound sight glass and relief valve
to by-pass the engine and return to the fuel tank in case the sintered
For proper engine operation, a good flow of fuel (clear and free bronze filter becomes clogged.
of bubbles) should be indicated in the sight glass nearest the engine
called the "fuel return sight glass." With no fuel showing in the fuel 408 Filling Fuel Tanks The fuel tank can be filled from either
return sight glass, check to see if the fuel pump motor is running. If fuel side of the locomotive. Direct reading sight level gauges located on
pump motor is running, and no fuel is flowing in return sight glass, each side of the fuel tank adjoining the fuel fillers indicate level of fuel
check (a) fuel supply in fuel tank, (b) position of emergency fuel cut- oil starting at 4-1/2" from the top of the tank and should be observed
off valve, (c) clogged suction filter, (d) suction leak in piping between while filling the tank to prevent overflowing. The fuel should be fil-
tank and pump, or (e) broken or slipping coupling at fuel pump. tered through a reliable fuel filter before it enters the tank. DO NOT
HANDLE FUEL OIL NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.
If fuel pump motor is stopped, check (a) in "Lead" unit "Con-
trol" (and fuel pump) switch must be 409 Fuel Gauge The basic fuel tank capacity is
ON, and 30-ampere Control Fuse 1200 gallons. Full length sight level gauges are located on each side of
must be good, (b) "Fuel Pump" the front end of the fuel tank. A graduated plate shows the amount of
switch on Engine Control Panel must fuel in the tank as indicated by the fuel level in the glass.
be ON, (c) 80-ampere
410 Emergency Fuel Cutoff Valve An "Emergency Fuel Cut-
Control fuse and 10-ampere off Valve," Fig. 4-10, is provided to cut off the fuel supply to the fuel
Fuel Pump Motor fuse must be good,
(d) control knife switch and main
battery switch should be closed, and
(e) fuel pump motor cable connection
may be loose.
The sintered bronze filter is

also equipped with a 45-pound relief
valve and sight glass, Fig. 4-9. This
sight glass is referred to as the "45-
pound sight glass" and is normally Emergency Fuel Cutoff Valve
empty. When more than a trickle of Fig. 4-10
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pump in the event of fire, or any emergency. It is located on the under- The compressor consists of two low pressure cylinders and one
side of the fuel tank on the left side of the locomotive. Adjacent to the high pressure cylinder. The pistons of all three cylinders are driven by a
fuel fill pipe on each side of the locomotive is a small box with a lift common crankshaft. The two low pressure cylinders are set at an angle
cover. Enclosed in this box is a pull ring attached to the end of the ca- to the vertical high pressure cylinder. Air from the low pressure cylinder
ble running to the fuel cutoff valve. A similar ring is located in the goes to an intercooler, or radiator, to be cooled before entering the high
cab of the locomotive. The fuel cutoff valve can be tripped by pulling pressure cylinder. The intercooler is provided with a pressure gauge and
any one of these three rings. If tripped, the valve must be reset manu- relief valve. The gauge normally reads approximately 45 to 50 pounds
ally. when the compressor is loaded. The intercooler relief valve is set for 65
pounds. Any marked deviation of intercooler pressure from 45 to 50
To reset the valve, "push in" on the rod extending from the valve pounds should be reported at the maintenance terminal.
compartment on the left side of the locomotive. Do not trip the emer-
gency fuel cutoff valve unnecessarily as this may cause the engine to It is recommended that the compressor intercooler (two drain
starve for fuel and is likely to cause damage to injectors. valves are provided in the bottom header) and the main reservoirs be
drained at the regular maintenance period, to prevent moisture and dirt
AIR SYSTEM from being carried into air brake and electrical control air systems.
Compressed air is not only used on a Diesel locomotive for oper- 412 Compressor Control Since the air compressor is directly con-
ating the air brakes and sanders, but is also essential for proper operation nected to the engine and is in operation at all times when the engine is
of many other items. The reverser, running (although not always pumping air), an unloader is provided in
power contactors, shutter the heads of both high and low pressure cylinders which cuts out the
operating cylinders, horn, bell, and compressing action when actuated by air pressure. The unloader accom-
windshield wipers are also air plishes this by blocking open the suction, or intake, valves of the high
operated. and low pressure cylinders. When the air operating the unloader is cut
off, the unloader releases the intake valves and the compressor resumes
411 Air Compressor Each pumping. Air pressure from the main air reservoir actuates the
power plant of the locomotive is unloader valves.
equipped with a basic type WBO
water cooled 3-cylinder, two stage The loading and unloading of the compressor in each unit is con-
air compressor, Fig. 4-11. The trolled by an electro-pneumatic system, Fig. 4-12. The electrical ar-
compressor is driven through a rangement is such that all compressors in the locomotive are synchro-
flexible coupling from the nized to pump air into their respective main reservoirs when the main
armature shaft of the main reservoir air pressure in any one unit drops to 130 pounds. When the air
generator.
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pressure in all main reservoirs reaches 140 pounds, the compressors will
unload. Each unit is equipped with a compressor control switch (CCS)
actuated by main reservoir pressure and a compressor relay (CR). A
compressor control wire (CC) runs throughout the locomotive and con-
nects the compressor relays in each unit in parallel.
The compressor control switch is located next to the alarm bell

on the engine side of the electrical cabinet. This switch may be con-
sidered to be a single-pole double-throw switch that is thrown to the
"loaded" position when the main reservoir pressure drops to 130 pounds,
or to the "unloaded" position when the main reservoir pressure reaches
140 pounds. In the unloaded position the CCS causes the compressor
control magnet valve to be energized, allowing air to pass through the
valve to the compressor unloader pistons, stopping the compressing ac-
tion. In the loaded position the CCS breaks the circuit to the compressor
control magnet valve in that unit and causes current to flow through the
CC wire energizing the CR relays in each unit. When the CR relay is en-
ergized its interlock breaks the circuit to the compressor control magnet
valve regardless of the position of the CCS in that unit. Breaking the cir-
cuit to the compressor control magnet valve shuts off the supply of air to
the compressor unloader pistons, and the compressor resumes pumping.
413 Manual Unloader Valve A three-way valve is provided in

case it is desired to keep an air compressor unloaded, Fig. 4-13, irrespec-
tive of the compressor control system. Normally the valve handle is in a
horizontal position; turning the handle to a vertical position causes the
compressor to remain unloaded. The other valve in the line leading from
the main reservoir will shut off the air supply to the unloader pistons,
allowing the compressor to load continuously.
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SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL
500 Basic Electrical Systems In full throttle, the rated horse-

power of the engine is delivered to the direct coupled main generator.
At the main generator the power of the engine is transformed into elec-
trical power. The electrical power is then conducted to the four traction
motors, two motors being located in each truck (each motor being
geared to an axle).
The locomotive is designed so that within the current and volt-

age limits of the main generator, the power (KW) delivered to the trac-
tion motors at full throttle is the same, regardless of the locomotive's
speed.
The electrical system of the locomotive can be thought of as being di-
vided into three separate systems:
Manual Unloader Valve 1. High voltage system (includes dynamic braking system - if
Fig. 4-13 used).
2. Low voltage system.
414 Draining Of Air System The air system should be drained periodi- 3. Alternating current system.
cally to prevent moisture from being carried into the air brake and elec-
trical control air systems. The frequency of draining will depend on lo- The high voltage system is directly concerned with moving the lo-
cal conditions and can be determined by practice. It is recommended comotive; or in retarding the locomotive in case dynamic brakes are
that draining be done at the time of each crew change, until a definite supplied and are in use. The main components of the high voltage sys-
schedule can be determined by the individual railroad. tem are the main generator, traction motors, transition relays, shunt
field contactor, motor shunting contactors, reverser drum, wheel slip
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tive equipped with dynamic brakes, the brake transfer switch, brake
grid blower motors, and brake grids may also be considered to be in the
high voltage system.
The low voltage system contains the control circuits which control
the flow of power in the high voltage system, and those auxiliary cir-
cuits conducting power to the locomotive lights, heater fans, fuel pump
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and the main generator battery field. A 64 volt battery, in the low volt- battery field contactor BF opens or closes the circuit to the battery field.
age system, is the source from which power is taken to start the Diesel The main generator is self-excited by the shunt field. The shunt field is
engine. Once the engine is started, the auxiliary generator takes over a high voltage field whose excitation varies with the voltage of the
the job of supplying power to the low voltage system. main generator. A shunt field contactor SF opens or closes the circuit to
the shunt field. Interlocks are built into the shunt field contactor so that
The alternating current system includes an alternating current this contactor must close before the battery field contactor can close.
generator (called an alternator), four engine cooling fan motors, and
four traction motor blower motors. The alternating current system pro- The differential, compensating and commutating fields are per-
vides a means of driving accessories, without the use of belt drives, at manently connected and are a matter of engineering design providing
speeds which vary according to the speed of the engine. desired generator characteristics and proper commutation.
501 Main Generator The voltage of the main generator, Fig. 5- 502 Traction Motors The traction motors, Fig-5-2, are direct
1, is nominally 600 volts but this varies with engine speed and the con- current, series wound motors geared to the driving axles. The motors a
ditions of operation of the locomotive. The main generator contains six r e reversed by changing the direction of current flow in the field wind-
field windings: starting, battery, shunt, differential, compensating, and ings, the direction of current flaw in the armature always being the
commutating. The starting field is used only when the main generator is same. A reverser drum operated by electro-pneumatic control reverses
used as a starting motor to rotate the engine. With regard to locomotive the current flow in the traction motor field windings.
operation, the shunt and battery
fields are the more important; these The traction motors are
two fields provide the main cooled by alternating current
excitation of the generator. driven blowers, one for each
motor. The traction motor
The battery field is a low voltage, blowers are mounted on the
externally excited field. The current floor of the engineroom and
flowing through the battery field, blow air through flexible ducts
which initially excites the main gen- to the traction motors. The speed
erator, is varied by the load reg- of the blowers varies with the
ulator. By varying the strength of speed of the engine; this is due
the battery field, the power output of to the engine speed varying the
the main generator is largely con- frequency of the alternator.
trolled. The battery field
The maximum permissible top speed of the locomotive is limited by
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the safe RPM of the traction motor Standing still the traction motors have practically no "back
armature; thus a high speed gear ratio is pressure," or resistance to the input of current from the main generator.
required for high speed train operation. A However, as the locomotive speed increases after starting in series-
low speed gear ratio is needed to start and parallel (transition 1), Fig. 5-4A, the "back pressure" of the traction
use full horsepower with low speed motors builds up and causes the main generator "pressure" (voltage) to
tonnage trains without overheating and increase so that it can continue forcing current into the motors. Al-
damaging the electrical equipment. though the main generator can vary its voltage over a wide range, there
is a practical operating limit to its ability to increase its voltage. If this
503 Reverser Movement of the reverse practical voltage limit were exceeded, the power output of the main
lever to the forward or reverse position generator and correspondingly, the engine, would drop off. To prevent
energizes the respective FOR or REV this loss of power, a change is made in the electrical circuit just before
magnet valves on the reverser, Fig. 5-3, the drop-off begins. The first change, Fig. 5-4B, from transition 1 to
located in the electrical cabinet. When 2 (series-parallel-shunt) connects a by-pass (shunt) circuit around each
either of the magnet valves is energized it of the traction motor fields. Shunting the traction motor fields effects
allows control air to pass through the a reduction in the "back pressure" of the traction motors, which in turn
valve, moving the reverser to the desired allows the voltage in the main generator to reduce itself (with a con-
direction (with four long segments stant KW generator, as the voltage goes down the amperage goes up,
showing on reverser drum, the reverser is and vice versa). Thus, by shifting to transition more current can pass
in forward; eight short segments can be
seen when in reverse position).
504 Transition This term is ap-

plied to the changing of traction motor
electrical connections on all Diesel-
electric locomotives so that full power may be obtained from the main
generator within the range of its current and voltage limits. To look at it
another way, transition is a method of adjusting the traction motor
"back pressure" (counter -e.m.f.) bucking the input of power from the
main generator so that this back pressure will not become too high at
higher speeds nor too low at lower speeds.
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Series-Parallel Series-Parallel Shunt
Fig. 5-4A Fig. 5-4B
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through the traction motor armatures to maintain the full power output 505 Transition Control Circuit Two relays (FSR and PTR), Fig.
of the locomotive. 5-6, actuate the changing of traction motor connections in the forward
and backward transition.
As the locomotive speed increases there is again a tendency for
the power to drop off. This time, when the main generator reaches suf- E-I type transition is an automatic transition which, as the name
ficient voltage, a complete change in the electrical circuit is necessary implies depends primarily upon generator voltage and current (voltage
to once again reduce the "back pressure" of the traction motors. When and current ratio) for operation. Forward and backward transition are
this change, from transition 2 to 3 (parallel), Fig. 5-5A, is completed initiated by two (2) through cable type relays (FSR and PTR) which
the main generator continues the full application of power until a still operate on generator voltage and are biased by generator current. This
higher locomotive speed is reached. At this time, when the voltage in- transition differs from the earlier transition which was dependent pri-
creases, the motor shunting contactors are again closed (reducing the marily on generator voltage to initiate all forward transition steps and
traction motor "back pressure") effecting transition from 3 to 4 (paral- backward transition from shunting positions. Generator amperage was
lel-shunt), Fig. 5-5B. With decreasing speeds, as caused by grades, a used for initiating backward transition from parallel.
reverse sequence of transition takes place to prevent exceeding the cur-
rent limitations of the main generator.
Parallel Parallel Shunt

Fig. 5-5A Fig. 5-5B
Transition Relays Fig. 5-6
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Transition is used to initiate a change in motor connections so other words, the FSR and PTR
that full power may be obtained from the generator within its current relays operate at a fixed current
and voltage limits. In addition to satisfying the above condition, E -I voltage ratio at the various
transition permits transition to take place at intermediate throttle posi- throttle positions and KW levels.
tions assuming that the locomotive is traveling at or above transition
speed.
506 Load Regulator
Transition can take place on these locomotives equipped with The load regulator, Fig.
E-I type transition, assuming locomotive is at transition speed at throt- 5-8, is an automatically operated
tle position 2 and above, resulting in a fairly constant KW output rheostat connected in series with
throughout the speed range of the locomotive for any given throttle po- the battery field of the main
sition. At low generator current, the FSR and PTR relays pick up at a generator. Engine oil pressure is
relatively low generator voltage and as the generator current is in- used to force the vane motor of
creased, the relays pick up at a higher generator voltage, Fig. 5-7. In the rheostat brush arm to vary its
position. Oil pressure is
impressed on either side of the
vane, as directed by a load
regulator pilot valve located in the engine governor.
The load regulator has two components: (1) the pilot valve in
the engine governor, and (2) a self-contained unit consisting of a hy-
draulic vane type motor attached to the commutator type rheostat. The
only external wiring connections are two leads to the generator battery
field circuit.
For the purpose of load regulation, the engine horsepower out-

put is determined by the rate of fuel consumption. Thus, for each posi-
tion of the throttle there is a definite rate of fuel consumption when the
engine is loaded. The rate of fuel consumption is related to the position
of the governor power piston, which controls the opening of the injec-
tor racks. If the load on the engine should be such that more fuel is de-
manded (to rotate the engine at the RPM "ordered" by the throttle) than
the predetermined balance point (between load and fuel consumption),
Transition Relay Settings the load regulator pilot valve will cause the load regulator to reduce the
Fig. 5-7 engine load the required amount by reducing the battery field strength.
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If the engine requires less fuel than the predetermined setting, ENGINE SPEED CHART
the load regulator increases the load on the engine by increasing the Throttle Governor Solenoids Energized Engine Speed
battery field excitation of the main generator. In this manner, battery Position A B C D RPM
voltage, temperature changes in the generator windings, or locomotive
speeds do not cause overloading or underloading of the engine and a STOP * 0
constant power output is maintained for each throttle setting. IDLE 275
1 275
An overriding solenoid, ORS, in the governor, is energized 2 * 355
whenever the battery field contactor is open; such as whenever the 3 * 435
throttle is in idle, during transition from 3 to 2 or 2 to 3, or during 4 * * 515
wheel slip action. The energizing of this solenoid causes the load regu- 5 * * * 595
lator to move into or toward the minimum field position, depending 6 * * * * 675
upon the length of time that the ORS is energized, unloading the en- 7 * * 755
gine. Another switch that can energize the ORS is the overload micro- 8 * * * 835
switch (OLS) located in the governor. The OLS is actuated whenever Effect of
the engine is overloaded; energizing the ORS to bring the load regula- Solenoids on
tor toward minimum field position, reducing the load on the engine. Engine RPM +80 +320 +160 -160 (or stop)
507 Engine Speed Control The throttle lever, in the controller, has
ten positions: STOP, IDLE and RUNNING SPEEDS 1 THROUGH 8.
Each throttle step, from 2 through 8, increases the engine speed 80
RPM. The throttle lever operates a phenolic cam which controls en-
closed roller switches to distribute current from a "hot wire" to one or
more other wires, depending on the position of the throttle.
The governor is designed so that the energizing of various com-

binations of four governor solenoids (AV, BV, CV, and DV) causes the
engine to respond to the "orders" of the throttle. The "ENGINE SPEED
CHART" shows the various combinations of solenoids that are ener-
gized to obtain the desired engine speeds for the various throttle posi-
tions. The Engine Speed Control schematic diagram, Fig. 5-9, shows
the method of energizing the various governor solenoids for the various
positions of the throttle.
Engine Speed Control
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508 ER Relay The ER relay controls the current supply to the field (BF) contactor remains closed as long as power is being applied,
A, B, and C governor control solenoids. The ER relay has no control of but will open during transition 2 to 3 and 3 to 2 and wheel slip action to
the D governor control solenoid, which is used to shut the engine down. reduce main generator output.A rectifier and discharge resistor are used
The D solenoid is energized in throttle positions STOP, Run 5 and Run to dissipate the high voltage induced in the battery field when the BF
6. De-energizing the ER relay with the throttle in Run 5 or 6, will cause contactor is opened.
the engine to shut down. De-energizing the ER relay in any other throt-
tle position will automatically reduce the speed of the engine to IDLE. An 80 ampere battery field fuse, located in the low voltage
panel protects the battery field circuit. If the fuse is blown, the unit will
To control the engine speed in any unit, the ER relay in that unit not develop normal power.
must be energized. The ER relay has three normally open interlocks
which will close, when the relay is energized, to connect the control 510 Wheel Slip Control The wheel slip control system goes into
circuits to the A, B, and C governor control solenoids, Fig. 5-9. operation the moment that the slipping of a pair of wheels is detected
while under power. Four wheel slip control relays, WS13, WS24, WSS,
The ER relay in each unit is energized by current received from and WCR, located in the electrical cabinet, are of the through able type,
the FP wire that runs throughout the Fig. 5-11.
locomotive. For current to flow through
the FP wire to the ER relay; the main The WS13-24 relays are operated
battery and control knife switches must by two sources: (1) by a flow of current
be closed, the "Engine Run" switch at through the relay coil with the traction
the engineman's control panel must be motors connected in series-parallel or
ON, the ground relay must be set, the series-parallel shunt. Current will flow
PC switch must be closed (PC light out), through the relay coil, when an unbalance
the isolation switch must be in RUN and in the bridge circuit between two 2000
the NVR relay must be energized ohm resistors and two traction motors,
(engine must be running). which the relay coil bridges, occurs as a
result of a "slipping" motor. (2) By a
509 Battery Field Contactor And current differential between the cables that
Fuse When the throttle is moved to Run pass through the relay frame with the
1 this contactor, Fig. 5-10, closes and traction motors connected in parallel or
connects low voltage excitation to the parallel shunt. These cables are so ar-
main generator battery field. The battery ranged that the normal current flow
through them is of equal magnitude and in
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opposite directions. Thus, the magnetic field established by the current If further reduction of main generator excitation is necessary to
flow in one cable is nullified by the magnetic field established by the correct the wheel slip, the WS relay, actuated by a current flow through
current flow in the second cable. When an unbalance in the current the relay coil, picks up and opens both the battery and shunt field con-
flows occurs as a result of a "slipping" motor, the resultant magnetic tactors, reducing the excitation of the main generator to a point where
field established actuates the WS relay. slipping stops. The time delay sanding valve (TDS) is energized, auto-
matically applying sand to the rails. When the shunt field contactor
The WCR (wheel creep relay) and WSS (wheel slip series) are opens, an additional resistance is added into the shunt field circuit re-
operated only by a current differential between the cables that pass sulting in a further but controlled unloading of the main generator.
through the relay frame, with the traction motors connected in series - Opening the battery field contactor energizes the ORS, and the load
parallel or series-parallel-shunt. regulator moves toward the minimum field position. Thus, as soon a s
the slipping stops, the WS relay will drop out, and power will auto-
Automatic sanding in power occurs through the action of the matically be reapplied at a lower level than that at which the slipping
WCR relay. The WCR is used to detect very slow creeping type slips. was initiated. The application of power will then gradually return to
The function of the WCR, having a slightly lower pickup value than the that designated by the position of the throttle.
WSS and WSR, is to apply sand automatically to the rails which tends
to prevent a wheel slippage necessitating the reduction of generator To correct high speed wheel slips with the traction motors con-
field excitation. nected in parallel or parallel-shunt, either of the WS relays actuated by
a current differential between traction motors 1 and 3 (WS13) or 2 and
When WCR picks up, it energizes the time delay sanding relay 4 (WS24) will pick up to reduce main generator excitation to a point
(TDS). "Picking up" of the TDS automatically actuates the forward where slipping stops.
sanding valve, applying sand to the rail.
Since sand is automatically applied to the rails during a wheel
At very slow speeds, if the wheel slip cannot be corrected slip detection, it should be unnecessary for the enginemen to operate
through the action of the WCR applying sand to the rails, the WSS the manual sanders. If continuous wheel slipping on sand occurs, the
picks up to reduce main generator excitation. When the WSS picks up, throttle should be reduced.
the wheel slip light will flash ON and the battery field contactor (BF)
will open. Opening the battery field contactor, "cuts out" the main gen- 511 Main Battery Switch This switch is located on the distribution
erator battery field excitation and causes the overriding solenoid (ORS) panel and connects the 32 cell, 64 volt, 426 ampere-hour capacity (8
to move the load regulator toward the minimum field position. This ac- hour rating) battery to the low voltage circuits. An external charging re-
tion will generally correct the wheel slip, and it should not be necessary ceptacle is located on the left side of the locomotive. To start the Diesel
for the enginemen to reduce the throttle. The function of the WSS relay engine and during normal locomotive operation, the main battery
is to recognize slow speed wheel slips and effect a slip correction with switch should be closed.
a minimum loss of tractive effort.
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512 Battery Ammeter The battery 515 Ground Relay The ground relay, Fig. 5-14, located in the elec-
ammeter is visible through an opening trical cabinet, is an electrical protective device connected to the high
on the front side of the electrical voltage system. The function of this relay is to unload the main genera-
cabinet. This ammeter, Fig. 5-12, only tor automatically in case of a ground in the high voltage system (a
shows whether the battery is charging or ground can be defined as a current passing through the frame, or car-
discharging. Normally the meter will body, of the locomotive).
indicate zero or a slight charge. If a
continual discharge is shown, the aux- If a ground in the high voltage
iliary generator output should be system should occur, the ground relay
checked, or the battery may run down. will trip. When tripped, the ground r e
l a y opens the shunt and battery field
513 Reverse Current Relay This relay, contactors, unloading the main
Fig. 5-13, located on the low voltage generator. The ground relay must be
panel, controls the opening and closing reset before the unit can again deliver
of the battery charging contactor (BC). The RCR causes the BC contac- power. The relay is reset by pressing
tor to open w h e n the in an the remote reset button. If the
auxiliary generator voltage relay repeatedly trips when power is
drops below the battery applied, the power plant MUST be
voltage. This prevents a isolated.
reverse flow of current from
the battery attempting to "mo- CAUTION: Isolate unit before
tor" auxiliary generator. resetting the ground relay.
514 Battery Charging With ground relay tripped, the speed

Contactor This contactor of the engine will be automatically
is an electrically operated reduced to Idle. If the ground relay
switch connecting the tripped while the throttle was in the
auxiliary generator output to 5th or 6th notch, the engine would stop.
the low voltage system. The
reverse current relay controls Although a high voltage ground will normally be the only rea-
the operation of the battery son for the ground relay tripping, a low voltage ground can trip the re-
charging contactor. lay when the engine is started; since at that time the high and low volt-
age systems are temporarily connected. Ground relay action is not
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necessarily an indication of serious trouble but should be reported to supplying current to the low voltage system and alternating current sys-
the maintenance authorities. tem. With this fuse blown, the battery ammeter will indicate a dis-
charge, the alarm bell will ring, and the "Alternator Failure" light (blue)
The ground relay knife switch, when open, eliminates the pro- will flash on in the unit affected.
tection of the ground relay. This switch MUST NOT BE OPENED in
normal operation unless definite instructions are issued by an official of 519 Alternator Field Fuse This 35-ampere fuse, located on the low
the railroad. voltage panel, protects the alternator field, Fig. 5-16. If blown, the
alarm bell will ring and the "Alternator Failure" light (blue) will flash
516 Voltage Regulator on in the unit affected.
The voltage regulator,
Fig. 5-15, is located in the
electrical cabinet. The voltage
regulator performs the function
of seeing that the output voltage
of the auxiliary generator re-
mains at approximately 74 volts
whenever engine is running.
517 Auxiliary Generator

Fuse (Battery Charging) 1. Auxiliary Generator Switch 4. 80A Battery Field Fuse
2. RCR – Micropositioner 5. 35A Alternator Field Fuse
This 150 3. 150A Auxiliary Generator 6. 30A Auxiliary Generator
ampere fuse, Fig. 5-16, located Fuse Field Fuse
on the low voltage panel,
protects the auxiliary generator against any possible overload. A blown Low Voltage Panel
auxiliary generator output fuse will cut off the auxiliary generator from Fig. 5-16
the low voltage system and the alternating current system. The battery
ammeter will indicate a discharge when this fuse is blown, the alarm 520 No AC Voltage Relay (NVR) As the traction motors are
bell will ring, and the "Alternator Failure" light (blue) will flash on in cooled by AC driven blowers, failure of the alternator could result in
the unit affected. damage to the traction motors unless the application of power was
stopped. Thus, in case of an alternator failure, the NVR, Fig. 5-17, lo-
518 Auxiliary Generator Field Fuse This 30ampere fuse protects the cated on the low voltage panel, drops out and causes the alarm bell to
auxiliary generator field windings against excessive current, Fig. 5-16. ring in all units. The "Alternator Failure" light (blue) will flash on, and
Blowing of this fuse will prevent the auxiliary generator from the engine speed will be reduced to idle in the unit affected (if the throt-
tle was in the 5th or 6th notch the engine would stop).
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The "NVR" dropping out can be Thus, an interlock shown on the wiring diagram in a closed po-
caused by (1) engine stopped, (2) auxil- sition will open when its respective operating coil becomes energized
iary generator fuse (battery charging) (Example: P1ab interlock normally closed will open when the Pl contac-
blown, (3) auxiliary generator field fuse tor operating coil is energized.)
blown, or (4) alternator field fuse
blown. The alternator failure alarm will When the coil is de -energized (drops out) the interlock returns
not operate when the isolation switch is to its normally closed position. Similarly, an interlock shown on the
in the START position. wiring diagram in an open position will close when its respective oper-
521 Electrical Circuits To become ating coil becomes energized (picks up). When the coil is de-energized
better acquainted with the electrical (drops out) the interlock will return to its normally open position.
system of the F9 type locomotive, a The circuits traced will be those on the Electro-Motive Model
step by step description (through the F9 locomotive. Similar circuits are used on other General Motors lo-
use of schematic diagrams) of the more comotives thus all others will be very much the same.
important electrical circuits involved
with the operation of these locomotives On the diagrams it will be noted that the bottom wire is a com-
will be given. mon wire leading to the negative side (-) of the battery. Many devices
The Electrical Symbols and

Legend used on these diagrams will be
found at the end of this section. One
thing that might bear mentioning before
starting on the circuits, is interlocks and
their identification.
A relay, or contactor, as used on a Diesel locomotive, consists

of an operating coil, a set of main contacts and/or several auxiliary con-
tacts called interlocks. The interlocks can be normally open or closed
NO POWER APPLIED TO COIL WITH POWER APPLIED TO COIL
with the operating coil de-energized (dropped out). Energizing (picking COIL IS DE-ENERGIZED (DROPPED OUT) COIL IS NOW ENERGIZED (PICKED UP)
up) the coil will change the normal position of the relay interlocks. See INTERLOCK AB IS NORMALLY OPEN INTERLOCK POSITION CHANGE:
Fig. 5-18. INTERLOCK CD IS NORMALLY CLOSED AB IS NOW CLOSED
CD IS NOW OPENED
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Fig. 5-18
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are connected to this wire and hence it will not be necessary to trace all
of the circuits back to the source.
Fuel Pump Circuit (Fig. 5-19)
After all preliminary steps have been followed preparatory to

starting the locomotive, the first circuit that is energized is that of the
fuel pump.
Starting at the positive (+) side of the battery continue through

the main battery knife switch, ammeter shunt, the control knife switch
to the 30-ampere control fuse. Going through the fuse and through the
"Control" (and fuel pump) switch on the engineman's control stand in
the cab, continue on the PC wire which runs throughout the locomotive,
to the right to the first intersection. Follow this PC wire down to the
throttle control stand where a roller type switch is energized when the
throttle is in IDLE position. From here go through the PCS contacts to
the PCR coil. Note that the PCR interlock CD above will now close
establishing a holding circuit so PCR can stay energized after throttle is
opened. From the PCR coil the circuit is completed back to the negative
side of the battery through the 80-ampere control fuse, control knife
switch and main battery switch.
Starting back at the "Control" (and fuel pump) switch again follow the
PC wire. This time go to the right as far as possible. The PC wire then
goes down to the FPC coil which closes the interlocks AB and CD of
the FPC in the Fuel Pump Motor Circuit. Now coming from the
positive side of the control switch go down through a 10-ampere fuel
pump motor fuse, the AB and CD of the FPC, the fuel pump toggle
switch on the Engine Control Panel directly to the fuel pump motor.
The fuel pump motor starts and fuel oil is now being fed through the
system.
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Engine Starting Circuit (Fig. 5-20) Locomotive Control Circuit (Fig. 5-21)
The next circuit in the sequence will be to start the engine To get the traction motors connected to the generator, start from
through the starting circuit. the "Control" switch and go down the PC wire to the second terminal
point which connects to the "A" terminal of the EX contact. When the
From the PC wire of the control circuit previously established throttle is opened to the #1 position the phenolic cam drum in the con-
follow the PC wire down through the AB finger of the isolation switch troller energizes a roller switch which in turn closes the "AB" contacts
which will be closed when the isolation switch is in START position. leading to the EX wire. The circuit is now complete through the drum
From there go through the START push button to the starting contactor and out this EX wire to the generator field switch. Closing this switch
coil (GS). This coil now closes the GS contactor in the high voltage then sends current up to the selector drum through the GF wire. All
system. Battery current now flows from a positive connection just be- contacts of this drum are open when the selector lever is in the "OFF"
low the main battery switch, through a 400-ampere starting fuse, the position.
GS contactors positive terminals, the main generator armature, the dif-
ferential, compensating, commutating and starting fields of the main By placing the selector handle in the #1 position the drum acti-
generator, the GS contactors negative terminals back to the negative vates a roller switch which closes the uppermost "CD" contact in this
side of the battery. The main generator now acting as a motor cranks group. The flow of current can now proceed from the "D" terminal to
and starts the Diesel engine. The START button can now be released the right of the reverser section of the control stand and is stopped by
which breaks the circuit to the GS coil which allows the GS contacts to another set of open contacts. As the reverse lever is moved to the for-
open disconnecting the battery from the main generator. ward position the lower "CD" contact closes and current now flows
through the FO wire and down to the RVR-F coil. This coil causes the
reverser in the high voltage system to move to the forward position.
Tapping off the FO wire above the RVR-F coil another circuit is
established to the power contactors by way of a path through the "CD"
of RVR, "GH" of IS, "AB" of GS, "AB" of Pl and "JK" of TR to the
S13 coil. just above the interlock "JK" of TR another wire is tapped off
to the right and down through the "AB" of P2 to the S24 coil.
These coils close the S13 and S24 contactors in the high voltage
system thereby completing the connection of the traction motors to the
generator. This can be seen by looking at the left portion of the wiring
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Engine Starting Circuit

Fig. 5-20
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diagram. Starting at the positive side of the main generator go to the

left through the generator shunt, down to terminal GS2, turn to the right
at this point and go through the reverser contacts, indicating meter
shunt, field and armature of the #2 traction motor, down and to the left
through the S24 contactor, down and to the right through the reverser
contacts, field and armature of #4 traction motor, wheel slip control re-
lays, to terminal GN4. At this point go up and turn back to the generator
fields. A similar circuit connecting traction motors 1 and 3 to the main
generator exists by the S13 contactors being closed.
Excitation Circuit (Fig. 5-22)
After connecting the traction motors to the generator the next

step is to excite the generator so that it would start putting out power.
This is accomplished by the excitation circuit. When the throttle is
opened current flow begins in the GF wire.
Beginning at the generator field switch follow the GF wire

around and down through the "EF" of IS and "GH" of GR. Continue
straight down through "LM" of TR, "GH" of S13 and "GH" of S24
(which will now be closed by action of the power contactors closing in
the previous circuit), AB of WS13 and WS24 to the SF coil which
closes the SF contactors in the main generator circuit. Tapping off of
the GF wire between the "GH" of GR and "LM" of TR the current goes
to the right and down through the "AB" of SF (which will be closed by
action of the SF coil just energized) and the "AB" of WSS to the BF
coil. The BF coil closes the BF contactor between the battery field and
load regulator. The BF contactor together with the SF contactors now
completes the excitation of the generator.
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Transition Circuit (Fig. 5-23)
In starting a train, the traction motors are connected in series-parallel. To

connect the traction motors in series-parallel and move the locomotive, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Place "Control" switch "ON" (current now flows through PC wire).
2. Place isolation switch in "RUN."
3. Move selector lever to No. 1 position.
4. Move reverse lever to forward or reverse (current now flows

through the FO or RE wire, depending on position of reverse lever).
5. S13 and S24 contactors close (traction motors connected in series-

parallel).
6. Place "Engine Run" switch "ON."
7. Place "Generator Field" switch "ON."
8. Open throttle to run position 1 or higher (current now flows through

GF wire).
9. SF and BF contactors close (locomotive moves).
Series-Parallel to Series-Parallel Shunt (Transition 1-2)
As train speed increases, throttle in Run 8 position, automatic forward tran-

sition takes place as follows:
1. When the proper ratio of main generator voltage to main generator

current has been reached, FSR will pick up. (Approximately
19.5 MPH in throttle eight or 18 MPH at part throttle.)
2. FSR contacts A-B close to pick up FS.
3. FSR contacts E-F close recalibrating the dropout of FSR through the
20,000 ohm resistor.
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4. FS interlocks A-B open to remove the bias around the PTR

coils, j-K and L-M, allowing them to be energized when the
proper ratio of main generator voltage to main generator current
has been reached. The function of the 1000 MFD capacitor in
parallel with the PTR coils j-K and L-M, is to delay the pickup
of PTR to allow time for the main generator voltage to drop be-
low the pickup of PTR after the motor fields have been shunted.
If the pickup of PTR were not delayed, the locomotive would
go into parallel below the proper speed, resulting in cycling.
Series-Parallel Shunt to Parallel (Transition 2-3)
1. At approximately 28 MPH in either part or full throttle, PTR
will pick up since the proper ratio of main generator voltage to
main generator current will have been reached.
2. PTR contacts A-B close to pick up TR since FSR contacts C-D
are closed.
3. PTR contacts E-F close recalibrating the dropout of PTR
through the 7500-ohm resistor.
4. TR contacts G-H close raising the dropout of FSR by energizing
the FSR coil M-L (low voltage) in a direction opposite to that of
the FSR coil J-K.
5. TR contacts A-B close establishing a holding circuit to TR
around FSR contacts C-D.
6. TR contacts L-M open to drop the SF contactor.
7. SF interlocks A-B open to drop out the BF contactor. The main
generator voltage will now decay at a rate controlled by the
100-ohm shunt field discharge resistor.
8. TR contacts j-K open, but S13 is held energized by FS inter-
locks C-D.
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9. TR contacts C-D close, partially setting up a circuit to P1 and P3 con-
Parallel Shunt to Parallel (Transition 4-3)
tactors.
Assume that the locomotive is running in parallel shunt (Transition
10. When the main generator voltage decays sufficiently, FSR drops out.
4) in throttle eight and decelerates due to an upgrade.
11. FSR contacts E-F open removing the recalibration from the FSR coil
j-K. 1. As the train speed reaches approximately 42 MPH, FSR drops
out.
12. FSR contacts C-D open, but TR is held in by TR contacts A-B.
2. FSR contacts G-H close to energize FSR low voltage coil M-L.
13. FSR contacts A-B open, dropping FS contactor. This raises the ratio necessary to pick up FSR and prevents cy-
14. FS interlocks C-D open to drop out S13. cling due to transient high voltage.
15. S13 interlocks A-B close to pick up Pl and P3. 3. FSR contacts C-D open, but TR is held in by TR contacts A-B.
16. Pl interlocks C-D open to remove the bias from the FSR coil M-L 4. FSR contacts E -F open to remove recalibration from FSR coil
(low voltage). j-K.
17. Pl interlocks A-B open to drop out S24. 5. FSR contacts A-B open to drop the FS contactor and remove
the 48% shunt from the traction motor fields.
18. S24 interlocks A-B close to pick up P2 and P4.
6. FS interlocks A-B close around the PTR coils j-K and L-M, but
19. P4 interlocks E-F close to pick up SF contactor since TR contacts E-F since PTR contacts G-H are open, PTR is not shunted out.
are now closed.
7. FS interlocks E-F open removing the bias from the FSR coil M-
20. SF interlocks A-B pick up the BF contactor and the transition is com- L (low voltage).
plete.
Parallel to Parallel-Shunt (Transition 3-4) If the locomotive continues to lose speed, the ratio of main genera-
tor voltage to main generator current will rise to drop out PTR and ini-
1. At approximately 55 MPH train speed, FSR again picks up at the tiate further backward transition.
proper main generator voltage to main generator current ratio.
Parallel to Series-Parallel to Series-Parallel Shunt (Transition 3-1-2)
2. FSR contacts A-B close to pick up FS.
3. FSR contacts E-F close recalibrating the dropout of FSR through the 1. As the train speed reaches approximately 24 MPH in throttle
20,000 ohm resistor and the G-H interlock of P4. eight, PTR will drop out.
4. FS interlocks A-B open; however, the bias around j-K and L-M coils 2. PTR contacts G-H close to short out the PTR coils and prevent
of PTR was already removed by the G-H contacts of PTR in tran- them from picking up due to transient high voltage conditions.
sition from series-parallel shunt to parallel.
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3. PTR contacts E-F open to remove the recallbration from the Assuming the locomotive continues to decelerate in throttle
7500 ohm resistor. eight due to the grade, at approximately 17 MPH the FSR relay will
drop out to initiate the final step of backward transition.
4. PTR contacts A-B open to drop out the TR relay.
Series-Parallel Shunt to Series-Parallel (Transition 2-1)
5. TR contacts E-F open to drop out the SF contactors.
1. FSR drops out and its G-H contacts close to energize the FSR
6. SF interlocks A-B open to drop out the BF contactor. Main gen- low voltage coil M-L. This raises the ratio necessary to pick up
erator voltage will now decay at a controlled rate. FSR and prevent cycling due to transient high voltage.
7. BF interlock E-F closes but has no effect since FS interlock A- 2. FSR contacts C-D open but this has no effect since PTR con-
B had closed previously. tacts A-B are already open. 3. FSR contacts E-F open to remove
the recalibration from FSR coil J-K.
8. TR contacts C-D open. Pi and P3 drop out approximately 0.1
second later due to the rectifier wired across their coils. 4. FSR contacts A-B open to drop out the FS contactor and re-
move the 48% shunt from the traction motor fields.
9. P1 interlock A-B closes to pick up S13 since TR contact J-K is
closed. 5. FS interlocks A-B close and short out the PTR coils J-K and L-
M since PTR contacts G-H are closed.
10. S13 interlocks A-B open to drop out P2 and P4.
11. P2 interlocks A-B close to pick up S24. The traction motors are
now connected in series-parallel.
12. S13 and S24 interlocks G-H close to pick up the SF contactor,
since the TR contacts L-M are closed.
13. SF interlocks A-B close to pick up the BF contactor.
14. As the generator voltage rises as a result of the reclosing of SF

and BF, FSR picks up which picks up the FS contactor.
15. FS interlocks A-B open to remove the shunt around the PTR
coils J-K and L-M, but the 1000 MFD capacitor does not allow
PTR to pick up for approximately 3.0 seconds. In effect, the
coils are shunted until the capacitor is fully charged.
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ETS Engine High Temperature Switch
LEGEND OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FL Field Loop Contactor
FMV or FSV Forward Sanding Magnet Valve
The following list shows abbreviations identifying electrical FPC Fuel Pump Contactor
equipment on the locomotive and/or the wiring diagrams. The diagram FS Traction Motor Field Shunting Contactor
wire designations conform with the identification bands on the wires in FSR Field Shunting Relay
the locomotive. GA Gauge Light or Switch
GF Generator Field Contactor
The diagram shows the contactors, switches and relays as if the GR Ground Relay
engine was stopped and all manual switches open. It must be remem- GS ± Generator Starting Contactor
bered that when the operating coil of a contactor becomes energized the I Dynamic Brake and Load Indicating Meter
contacts and interlocks associated with that contactor will then be in a IS Isolation Switch
position opposite to that shown in the wiring diagram. LOS Low Oil Pressure Switch
LRC Load Regulator Contactor.
A Ammeter (Battery Ammeter) LRS Load Regulator Contactor Switch (In Governor)
AC1, 2, 3, 4 Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Contactors MBL Traction Motor Blower Motor
AV, BV, CV, DV Governor Control Solenoids NV "Alternator Failure" or "No Power" Signal Light
AWS Auxiliary Wheel Slip Relay NVR "No AC Voltage" Relay
BA Boiler Alarm Light OLS Governor Overload Switch
BC Battery Charging Contactor ORS Governor Over-Riding Solenoid
BF Battery Field Contactor OS Low Oil Signal Light
BKT Dynamic Brake Transfer Switch P Parallel Power Contactor
BKT-B Dynamic Brake Transfer Magnet Valve - Brake PCR Pneumatic Control Relay
BKT-M Dynamic Brake Transfer Magnet Valve - Motor PCs Pneumatic Control Switch
BR Dynamic Brake Relay PTR Transition Relay
BW Brake Warning Indicating Light RBL Radiator Cooling Fan Blower Motor
BWR Brake Warning Relay RCR Reverse Current Relay
C Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Overload Switch RMV or RSV Reverse Sanding Magnet Valve
CC Compressor Control Magnet Valve RVR Reverser Switch
CCs Compressor Control Switch RVR-F or FOR Forward Magnet Valve or Reverser Switch
CL Class Light RVR-R or REV Reverse Magnet Valve or Reverser Switch
CD Traction Motor Lockout Switch S Series Power Contactor
COMM Commutating Field SF Shunt Field Contactor
COMP Compensating Field SFT Shunt Field Transfer Relay
CR Compressor Control Relay SMV Shutter Magnet Valve
DIFF Differential Field SR Signal Relay
ER Engine Relay (ER Relay)
Electrical Symbols
TDS Time Delay Sanding Relay
TR Transition Relay
START Starting Field
SWS Summer-Winter Switch
TCR Temperature Control Relay
TS High Temperature (Hot Engine) Signal Light
WCR Wheel Creep Relay
WS Wheel Slip Relay
WSA Wheel Slip Auxiliary Relay
WSS Wheel Slip Series Relay

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DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

LAGRANGE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A.

The purpose of this manual is to serve as a guide for

The first three sections of the manual present the

Section 3 outlines the possible causes, location, and

Principal articles of each section are numbered

Weight (fully loaded) F9A Unit (approx.)... 230,000 lbs.

Gear Ratios and Maximum Speeds:

Sand Capacity (per unit) .............. 16 cubic feet

A description and general location of equipment on F9 (Fig. 1-1), FP9

A locomotive consists of one or more units rated at 1750 horsepower

The engine is started by temporarily using the direct coupled main

16-Cylinder 567C Diesel Engine

101 Main Generator The main generator and alternator assembly,

The changing of the traction motor electrical connections or transition

104 Storage Battery Power from a 32 cell, 64-volt, storage battery

105 Auxiliary Generator A 10 KW auxiliary generator, Fig. 1-6, is

108 Air Compressor A 3-

-105 – The reverse lever can be

24RL Brake Valve Handle Positions

In the engineroom with engines running, the following checks

5. Place brake pipe cutout cock in "cut - out,, or "closed" position

201 Precautions Before Starting Engine The following operations

1. With the locomotive stopped, place the independent brake valve

203 Placing An Engine On The Line Before the engineman can

1. After the oil pressure has

4. In each unit, at the engine control panel, place the isolation

206 precautions Before Moving Locomotive

209 Starting A Train Starting a train depends not only on the

In most cases, operation in either service up to the limit of the adhesion

To obtain a maximum tonnage rating for any single application, Electro-

221 Freezing Weather Precautions In freezing weather, precautions

B. In freezingweather if heating facilities are not available, all water

222 Operation Over Railroad Crossings The throttle should be

223 Running Through Water Under ABSOLUTELY NO

When a pair of wheels is detected tending to rotate at a slower

234 Hump Speed Control When used, the electrical hump

Hump Speed Control

As shown in Fig. 2-17, the hump control circuit is a bridge type,

LOCATION AND CORRECTION OF

This section provides a check list calling the

Charged Brake Pipe After An Emergency

Most "Alternator Failure" alarms

1. Temperature Control Relay 2. Summer-Winter Switch (SWS)

AC C Contactor Panel Boiler Switch NVR Relay

1. Auxiliary Generator Switch 4. 80A Battery Field Fuse

5. Restart engine. NOT ALLOW THAT UNIT TO REMAIN IN THE LOCOMOTIVE

- 40 - 4. The auxiliary generator

Manual Unloader Valve

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK CHART TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK CHART

LOCOMOTIVE LOSES POWER LOCOMOTIVE LOSES POWER

COOLING, LUBRICATING OIL, FUEL OIL AND AIR

A schematic flow diagram of the engine cooling system is shown in Fig.

Flow of cooling air through the finned radiator sections is controlled by

With the "Summer-Winter" switch in "Winter" position:

163° F - Holding circuit for TCR is established

As the engine cooling water temperature falls, any cooling fans