F-3 Operator Manual Front Cover Title Page DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE OPERATING MANUAL No. 2308A FOR MODEL F3 This manual covers operation of the F3 locomotives. Coverage of the Dynamic Brake and Automatic Transition are included. The manual is written to be complete with or without this coverage so that on locomotives not equipped with Dynamic Brake or Automatic Transition, reference to these subjects may be eliminated without detracting from coverage of the locomotive. Price $3.50 SECTION INDEX General Description and Normal Operation 1 Special Conditions and Problems During Operation 2 Cooling System 3 Lubricating Oil System 4 Fuel Oil System 5 Electrical Equipment 6 Units of the Electrical System 7 Air System 8 Truck and Miscellaneous Equipment 9 Steam Generator 10 Location and Correction of Difficulties 11 ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIVISION General Motors Corporation LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A. INTRODUCTION This manual has been produced for use with all model F3 locomotives. It covers basic (standard) equipaent as well as the most commonly used "extras." An endeavor is made to show both the original type of equipment and its present modification. By this means, and by future revisions a railroad receiving delivery of locomotives at different dates requires but one operating manual to cover all F3 equipment. The typical wiring diagram in the manual includes dynamic Braking and Automatic Transition. The automaatic transition equipment is clearly outlined so that it may be included or deleted from the study of the diagrams as desired. The first two sections of this manual are devoted exclusively to a Description of the locomotive and Its peration over the road. Details of construction and detailed descriptions of function are purposely omitted in order to maintain simplicity. This is to permit interested personnel to quickly grasp the fundamentals of operation. As file:///O|/rrff/manual/f3-master.html (1 of 16)10/8/2011 9:54:32 PM
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F-3 Operator Manual
Front Cover
Title Page
DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE OPERATING MANUAL
No. 2308A FOR
MODEL F3
This manual covers operation of the F3 locomotives. Coverage of the Dynamic Brake and Automatic Transition are included. The manual is written to be complete with or without this coverage so that on locomotives not equipped with Dynamic Brake or Automatic Transition, reference to these subjects may be eliminated without detracting from coverage of the locomotive.
Price $3.50
SECTION INDEX
General Description and Normal Operation 1
Special Conditions and Problems During Operation
2
Cooling System 3
Lubricating Oil System 4
Fuel Oil System 5
Electrical Equipment 6
Units of the Electrical System 7
Air System 8
Truck and Miscellaneous Equipment 9
Steam Generator 10
Location and Correction of Difficulties 11
ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIVISION
General Motors Corporation LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A.
INTRODUCTION
This manual has been produced for use with all model F3 locomotives. It covers basic (standard) equipaent as well as the most commonly used "extras." An endeavor is made to show both the original type of equipment and its present modification. By this means, and by future revisions a railroad receiving delivery of locomotives at different dates requires but one operating manual to cover all F3 equipment.
The typical wiring diagram in the manual includes dynamic Braking and Automatic Transition. The automaatic transition equipment is clearly outlined so that it may be included or deleted from the study of the diagrams as desired. The first two sections of this manual are devoted exclusively to a Description of the locomotive and Its peration over the road. Details of construction and detailed descriptions of function are purposely omitted in order to maintain simplicity. This is to permit interested personnel to quickly grasp the fundamentals of operation. As
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soon as the fundamentals are understood, reference should be made to the remaining sections of the manual will describe in detail the function and operation of the various parts of the locomotive.
The table on the first page in the manual is a ready reference to the various sections. The principle articles paragraphs of each section are numbered consecutively or ready reference as is each page of the section. Articles and pages are numbered in the 100 series type of numbering, a page in the 300's is in section three as is LflY article numbered in the 300's.
The appendix contains charts showing features of the locomotives which are of interest to operating personel. A subject index is Included in the manual.
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F-3 Operator Manual
ELECTRO-MOTIVE OPERATING MANUAL
ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIVISION
F3 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES
GENERAL DATA
Weight (fully loaded) "A" Unit (approx.) 230,000 lbs. "B" Unit (approx.) 230,000 lbs.
Fuel Oil Capadity (per unit) 1,200 gal.
Lube Oil Capacity (per engine) 200 gal.
Cooling Water Capacity "A" Unit-"G" Valve Level 230 gal. "B" Unit-"G" Valve Level 215 gal.
Steam Generator Water Tank Capacities (if used): Vertical Tank-"A" Unit 500 gal. "B" Unit 1,200 gal. Hatch Tank Ä"A" Unit 600 gal. "B" Unit 600 gal. Tank Under 1600# Steam Generator 200 gal.