Closing Car Gates - WORKMASTER GO-A8-PW Operator's Manual

IX. CLOSING CAR GATES
1. Roll the GO-A8 Opener up to the hopper gate until you "rough spot"
position the Opener's output drive with the Railcar Gate's Capstan Socket.
2. Re-examine the Capstan Socket. Look for rounded edges, spalling or
mushrooming. If needed, re-use the Swage Tool to square-up the Socket.
3. Roll the Opener forward toward the car gate until the CAPSTAN DRIVE
FITTING is firmly seated in the railcar's Capstan Socket.
4. Rotate the Forward/Reverse Lever to set the Impactor's motor rotation
direction.
5. For railcars with rolling Capstans, remove the Pivot Locking Pin from the
GO-A8's STRAIGHT position pin hole, and flip the Toggle Switch to the
Pivot position. This will cause the GO-A8's tires to rotate parallel to the
railcar.
6. Secure the Pivot Locking Pin in the Pivot lock pin hole. Make sure the Pin
is fully seated so that no more than 1/4" of the Pin protrudes above the
Cylinder Shield.
7. Grip the Opener's handle with both hands. Depress the Throttle Valve
Lever slowly, applying a firm, steady inward pressure to the handle. The
correct amount of pressure for maximum efficiency can be gained only by
experience. Control the closing speed of the gate travel so that the Gate
does not unnecessarily slam against the end of the gate track.
Keep your hands off the Throttle Lever until it is
time to start the Opener. Plant feet firmly, and
always keep both hands on the handle while
operating the GO-A8 Opener.
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