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Ensure the jumper head is inserted correctly.
When inserting the jumper coupling, make sure of a firm
footing. Also examine the jumper coupling pins to ensure
they are not bent or damaged.
NOTE:
In all cases where time is allowed for the turning of
units and piloting locomotives to whistling out point,
such duties must be performed by the observer.
MULTIPLE UNIT OPERATION - DIVISION OF UNITS
When units are being divided in multiple unit working
either in depots or at stations enroute to suit traffic
requirements, the following procedure is to be adopted:1.
When the locomotives have been brought to a stand, they
are to be secured with a full application of the independent
brake and hand brakes are to be applied.
2.
The observer is to remove the jumper coupling and secure it
in the dummy receptacle.
Close the brake pipe, main reservoir and independent brake
pipe air hose cocks and uncouple the air hoses.
3.
On the Trailing Unit:Place the automatic and independent brake valve handles in
position. Move the M.U. valve to the 'lead or dead' position
and fully apply the independent brake. Place the brake valve
cut off valve at the "in" position and move the automatic
brake valve handle to the release position.
4.
The observer will then ease the Driver up, disengage the
automatic couplers and attach air hoses to the dummy
couplers.
5.
Two wooden chocks are to be located on each side of the
No. 2 wheel of the stationary locomotive.
6.
On leading locomotive, proceed with normal operation.
STABLING
When the locomotive has been brought to a stand at the
point of stabling the following duties should be carried out.
1.
Fully apply the independent brake and place M.U. valve in the
trail position. Move the independent brake valve handle to the
release position, without depressing it, and remove the handle.