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ABTH 103.6.1

If locomotives equipped with AESS shuts down due to inactivity, before attempting to start, place reverser in the direction of travel, move the throttle to Run 1 and return to Idle to trigger start-up. How long must you wait before starting the movement?

  1. At least five minutes
  2. At least three minutes
  3. At least one minute
  4. At least two minutes
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ABTH 103.6.1


Answer: At least two minutes
Feedback:
Locomotives equipped with automatic start/stop engines may shut down after a period of inactivity. If part of the consist is shut down, that horsepower is not available to help start your movement. Waiting at least two minutes allows the motors to start up which helps reduce excessive draft forces when we start pulling.