A. Close all adjustable feeds and examine all lubricated parts by
contact with the hand to determine that they are not above running
temperature.
9. Q. How would you determine what boxes to report examined? Why not
report all boxes examined?
A. By placing the hand on driving box, on hub of engine truck wheel and
on top of tender truck boxes nearest the brass, and would not report
them examined unless the temperature of same was above running heat. It
is not necessary to report all boxes examined, because they do not all
give trouble at the same time. If this report was made, it would appear
that a proper inspection had not been made and would result in
unnecessary work and waste of material.
10. Q. Why is it bad practice to disturb the packing on top of driving
and engine truck boxes with spout of oil can when oiling engine?
A. This packing is put on top of boxes to assist in keeping dirt and
dust out of oil holes, also to aid in gradual lubrication from the top.
If this packing is disturbed it will permit dirt and grit to work into
oil holes and on the bearings as well as feed the oil away too rapidly.