How to Move the Loco
First of all check the locomotive after ensuring every thing is normal then starts the engine systematically. All pressure to be adjusted and ensure loco brake in applied condition, then release hand brake, remove wooden wedges. Move the Loco with following procedure –
1. Put ECS on RUN.
2. Put RH in desired direction.
3. Put ‘ON’ MCB1&2.
4. Put ‘ON’ GFCO-1&2.
5. Open one throttle notch, load meter shows 300 Amp current.
6. Release the loco brake.
Procedure of Changing the Control Stand
Changes to be done on a control stand which is to be leave –
1. Ensure MR pressure is between 8-10 kg / cm².
2. Remove SA9 handle in application position.(Close it’s COC if
Provided) and ensure loco brake is in applied condition.
3. Remove A9 handle in release position and closed its COC.
4. Ensure both control stand TH in idle and SH in motoring position.
5. Remove RH after keeping it in neutral position.
Changes to be done on a control stand which is to be used as working control stand
1. Insert SA9 handle and put it in application position. (Open its coc if provided)
2. Insert A9 handle in release position and open its coc.
3. Insert RH and put it in desired direction.
4. Release the SA9 of other control stand.
Note-
SA9 coc is provided in 13, 11 series loco.
