- Ensure safety precaution of train working
- Keep RH in Neutral
- Keep Isolation Switch in Isolate
- Check and ensure
- Required breakers in ON condition
- Cont & FP Slider Switch in ON & MUSD in Run
- EFCO not pressed
- Press crew menu and check for active crew messages
- Turn EST to Prime and after 30 seconds turn to Start
- If engine is cranked, continue train working duly ensuring RH & Isolation switch in required position
If engine is not cranked,
LP’s Duty:
- Stop cranking & Stop train.
- Keep A9 in Emergency along with SA9 in Full application
- Keep RH in Neutral. Isolation Switch in Isolate
- LP shall check Crew Messages in DID - before cranking
- LP shall check crew message in DID during cranking (when EST is in Prime / Start)
ALP’s Duty
- Go to Accessories room
- Check lay shaft free movement – if tight, contact shed
- Check & Reset LLOB, OSTA & LWPD if tripped
- If CCPD Button is tripped – Do not reset & do not allow cranking
- Duly check lube oil, Water level, Fuel Return Sight glass filled with oil without any air bubbles or water content (water content is indicated by white colour)
- Ensure free movement of Lay shaft
During Cranking
- ALP shall Press the Lay shaft by 1 cm.
- Hold Lay shaft until RPM reaches 270 – 300
- Release Lay shaft slightly and observe engine RPM holding or dropping
- If RPM dropping, continue pressing Lay shaft for some more time
- In such condition, do not allow engine to shut down. If LLOB or LWPD Button trips – Reset it, without releasing Lay Shaft
- If required Isolation switch to be kept in RUN to allow LCC to increase the engine RPM automatically before releasing lay shaft
