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4.8) Preliminary machine adjustments
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION.
SOME ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRE THE ENGINE TO RUN.
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHEN MAKING MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CLAMPS AND LIFTING
PISTON.
The PCMD-FC is extremely versatile and adaptable to the many operating situations to be found along a railway
line (diff erent types of rails, 60E1 etc. with diff erent fl ange heights and widths, diff erent types of clips, sleepers
and chairs. For this reason, before use, some initial adjustment will be required to defi ne the correct machine
setup during work.
Follow the following preliminary adjustments:
4.8.1) Adjusting the height of the front of the machine
Fully lower the machine so it is resting on the
sleeper.
Line up the side of the machine so that the
clamp unit is parallel with the upper surface of
the railhead. If this is not the case, adjust knob
(44) on the carriage (Ref. to Fig.11).
To lift the machine turn knob (44) anti-clocwise.
To lower the machine turn it clockwise.
The measuring scale will facilitate adjustment
by precisely defi ning the correct position of the
machine.
4.8.2) Stable support of both insertion teeth
Both insertion teeth (40) must be supported equally on the surface of the sleeper. If this is not the case, proceed
to vertically adjust the machine by turning the support wheel on the 3rd wheel bar (47):
Lower the machine completely with the teeth resting on the surface of the sleeper.
Unscrew the quick release handle (48).
Lower or raise the bar (49) to change the vertical angle of the machine and achieve correct alignment.
After making adjustments, fully retighten handle (48).
FIG. 12
15
FIG. 11
49
47
48
45
5
4
3
2
1
0
40
44
40
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