1.

Engine not cranking Causes Remedy

Causes Remedy
i. 24 V knife switch Put it ON
in OFF position.

Check lube oil level and O.P.S.

ii. O.P.S. in operative connections if found lube oil in
ii. Starting panel Put it ON.
condition. correct level. Reset the O.P.S then
MCB in OFF start the engine and record the
position. LOP. the engine is shutting down
If

iii. Selector switch Put selector switch in correct position if:-

frequently, inform the shed.
knob not set in 1. Engine start by control panel, put
Check hydraulic oil level if found
correct position. knob on No. 1 (In this method only
necessary top up it.
local engine will start)
2. Engine start by Driver cabin, put
iii. L.H.O.L sound with
knob on No. 2 (In this method all indication on ECP and
engines will start at time) L.H.O.L in operative
condition.

Check hydraulic oil tank cutout

cock it should be in fully open
position.

2.Engine cranking but not starting

Any shutdown Check all safety devices if any safety
safety device in device found in operative condition put
operative position- it right as follows-
If hydraulic oil level is correct
1. L.C.W.L in Check water tank level, if any leakage
reset the L.H.O.L and start the
operative found tries to stop it and reset the
engine.
condition. L.C.W.L then start the engine.
 Causes Remedy Causes Remedy
iv. Over speed Reset it on ECP by reset switch. ii. Governor MCB in OFF Put it ON
indication on ECP. position.
iii. Any shutdown safety Check and correct as describe in
device in operative position- S.No2
4. Engine not responding according to throttle
Causes Remedy
i. D.I.R not picking up. Manually operate DIR relay.
v. Governor MCB in Put it ON
OFF position

ii. Driver’s key not properly Driver’s key fit properly.

vi. Air lock in Fuel Remove air lock in the system fitted.
oil system.
3.Engine cranking but suddenly stopped
Causes Remedy
i. Empty fuel tank. Top up fuel in tank. iii. ECS in OFF position. Put it ON.
ii. Obstruction in fuel Put it ON and check priming pump
supply or main cutout cocks both should be in close
cutout cock close. position.
iii. Air lock in Fuel Remove air lock in the system
oil system.
iv. Any rubber pipe Replace defective pipe. iv. Master controller not Check interlocks.
crack works properly.
v. Actuator linkage Check actuator position and correct it. 5. Engine over speed during start.
in maximum position Actuator linkage at Check actuator linkage if stick
maximum level. up, put it in right position.
Check Magnetic pickup coupler
for open if open then tight
properly
6. Engine shut down and not starts again.
Causes
i. Any shut down safety
device in operate position.
ii. Over speed trip
iii. LCWL operate.
iv. LHOL operate.
v. Fuel tank empty
Restrict fuel supply or COC
closed.
Remedy
Set shut down device on ECS
and- Check lube oil level
Check OPS connections. If
engine not cranking, smoothly
strike on OPS by wooden
piece.
Set over speed trip
Check water level in the tank,
top up if require.
Check Hydraulic oil level and
inspect hose pipes
Check Hydraulic tank COC
they are in OPEN position and
micro switch not loose.
Top up Fuel in fuel tank.
Put it ON and check priming
pump cutout cocks both
should be in close position.
8. Hot Engine alarm
Causes Remedy
Water temperature Check water leakage from water
above 960 C. pump, radiator room and engine
block.
Get fast pumping by put GF off for
reducing temp.
Water pump not Check temp. of suction & outlet by
working properly. hand, if temp. deference observes
then water pump may not be work.
Observe water pressure through vent
valve.
Radiator fan not Ensure radiator proper fan RPM and
working properly. radiator room door in closed.
Hydraulic pressure less Check pressure in Hyd. Pressure
gauge if found less, adjust it by
pressure adjusting knob.

7. Engine Hunting
Engine not notch up properly
Restrict fuel supply
Any idling device in operate
condition.
Engine notch up properly and
wait for RPM setup.
Check for air locks and
leakage, if found put it right.
Re set operate device.
 Causes Remedy
ETS defective. Check temp. in temp. gauge and
check manually water level.
Remove load and get fast pumping by
put GF off for reducing temp.
9.Engine shutting down with LCWL signal.
Low water level. Check water level if found less fill
water.
Causes Remedy
DPC Traction motor Release brakes. Check wheel
pinion jam. movement in reverse & forward
direction.
11.Air spring Deflated
Air spring pneumatic air Isolate defective air spring.
hose cracked or burst

Broken Air spring.

Check for hanging parts, if not
then Isolate defective air spring.

Water leakage from If water level is correct then

SMR radiator. disconnect LCWL connection.
Check water level if found less fill
water.
10.Wheel skid / Wheel jam
Causes Remedy
Brake jam Check brakes for proper opening.
Release brake by Distributor valve,
close brake cylinder pipe COC.
12. MR pressure not building up or MR pressure zero.
Air compressor defective Check air compressor –
Oil level, V belts for broken.
Crack compressor pipes,
compressor pipe seat

Traction motor Isolate seized motor. Unloader valve defective.

Close isolating valve. Check
Bearing seized. Use fire extinguishers, Isolate seized
pressure switch and off MCB if
Smoke coming from motor.
required.
Traction motor.
Defective Axle box Check axle box bearing for
bearing overheating.
 Causes Remedy 15. Excessive first notch current( Heavy jerks)
ABD valve defective. Tapping ABD valve. Close all drain Causes Remedy
cocks and isolate ABD valve.
LCC Governor coupler Properly tight the loose governor
loose coupler

Any flexible pipes crack Check all flexible pipes for leakage
or burst. and repair it.
13.Feed pipe pressure not building up
MR pressure not charges Prevent air leakages and charge MR
properly. pressure upto 8 kg/cm2
14. Brake pipe pressure/ Feed pipe pressure not building up or If so, turn off the excitation switch
zero. Main Alternator
showing voltage in idle in the idle position.
Compressor defective Check air compressor –Oil level, V When the train is to run, turn on the
belts for broken, Crack compressor position
excitation switch
pipes, compressor pipe seat, and
intercooler for leakages.
BP/FP angle cocks in Put it right in position.
wrong position. If so, Turn off the Governor
Any drain cocks in open Put it close position. Excitation switch on the BL box
condition and repeat ON position
BP/FP pipes palm end in Refit with new rubber washers. Check governor supply MCB ON
open condition position
A-9, C-2 Relay valve may Adjust BP through A-9 valve the governor excitation
be defective Tapping C-2 relay valve is not resetting
Check both direction cocks for .
proper position.
Leakage in BP pipe line Check BP pipe line for leakage and
prevent leakage, Check both ends
BP angle cocks for closed position,
Intermediate cocks in open position
16. Brakes are not applying in train (For Official Use Only)
Causes Remedy
A-9, C-2 Relay valve may Tapping A-9, C-2 relay valve
be defective
Brake pipe pressure not describe in S.No.14 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
building up MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
17. DPC brakes are not applying.
DV may be defective Check position of R charger Pamphlet
handle of DV it should be in open On
position. Trouble shooting for 1400HP DEMU
Brake cylinder pipe/ Isolate the Bogie for Loco Pilot
diaphragm defective Isolate the defective brake
cylinder.
18.TC/DTC brakes are not applying
DV may be defective Check position of R charger
handle of DV it should be in open
position.
Isolate the Bogie

Brake cylinder pipe/

diaphragm defective Isolate the defective brake
IRCAMTECH/M/GWL/1400HP/DEMU/TS/Pamphlet
cylinder.
september -2018
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