﻿GET_GEVOMechL2_07_01_01_65 - STEP-BY-STEP Screen
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Typical steps to replace the equalizer bar are as follows:

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<b>Warning: </b>Ensure that the truck wheels are chocked and then release the hand brake before cutting out the brake cylinder air.

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Also, cut out the air to only one truck at a time.

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Unexpected motion can occur if the wheels are not chocked, or if the hand brake is set when the brake air is released, or if the air is cut off to both trucks at the same time.

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Unexpected rolling of the locomotive can cause serious personal injuries or death.

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<b>Warning: </b>Ensure that the cut-out cock of the truck that is being worked is closed to eliminate air braking force.

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<b>Warning: </b>To avoid pinching, be careful not to put fingers between parts.

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1. Remove the equalizer bar assembly as follows:

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a. Remove the bolts, nuts, and washers connecting the equalizer bar damper and the damper support bracket on the equalizer bar and retain the hardware for re-installation.

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b. Remove the two bolts, nuts, and washers connecting the equalizer bar and the equalizer arms and retain the hardware for re-installation.

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<b>Warning: </b>Use an appropriate lifting device to handle the equalizer bar assembly that weighs approximately 160 lbs. (73 kg)

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c. Slide out the equalizer bar assembly.
