Locomotive Daily Inspection
    (Alaska Railroad's GPs)

    1) Fuel locomotive
    2) Sand locomotive
    3) Clean cab and windows
    4) Change drinking water
    5) Check toilet
    6) Check flagging equipment
    7) Check MU air hoses
    8) Check engine cooling water
    9) Check engine oil
    10) Check governor oil
    11) Check air compressor oil
    12) Drain compressor intercooler
    13) Check spare knuckle and supplies
    14) Check inspection due dates
    15) Check fire extinguishers
    16) Check operation of:
  • Horn
  • Bell
  • Wipers
  • Sanders

    • 17) Test air brakes
    18) Check pressure settings MR, BP, ER, EC
    19) Check reverser, brake handles
    20) Check cab seats
    21) Change, adjust brake shoes
    22) Check air box drains
    23) Drain MR blow downs
    24) Check operation of:
  • Lights
  • Defrosters
  • Heaters

    • 25) Check fuses and spares
    26) Check jumpers and receptacles
    27) Check hand brake
    28) October 1 thru April 15 service motor supports

     

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