910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Section 1: Overview and Safety Hydraulic Rail Drill Overview RRP designs and manufactures equipment primarily for the repair and new construction of rail and railroad tie track maintenance. Hydraulic Rail Drill is a low pressure hydraulic rail drill MAG Series (Machined Aluminum, Gerotor) designed for drilling holes and fastening hardware.
Do not make any modifications without authorization or written approval from Racine Railroad Products. Replace all Racine Railroad Products and OEM parts with genuine Racine Railroad Products and OEM parts. Using non-OEM parts may compromise the safety of the machine.
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910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Always shut disconnect the drill from the power source and make sure that all controls are in a safe position and install all appropriate locking and safety devices before doing any of the following: • Lubricating •...
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Hose Requirements It is not often necessary or advisable to use long hoses. All hoses must have an oil resistant inner surface and an abrasion resistant outer surface. Each hose must have male pipe ends for most application.
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Connecting Hoses 1. Wipe quick couplers with a clean lint free cloth before connecting them. 2. Depressurize the system. 3. Allow system and hydraulic fluid to cool if too hot to handle. 4. Securely connect the return (tank “R”) hose from the power source to the tool.
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Setting for Open-Center or Closed-Center The Rail Drill is equipped to allow the tool to be used with either Open or Closed Center hydraulic power systems. To change between open and closed center remove the bolt holding the trigger to the spool and flip the trigger up.
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill green represents the hydraulic fluid flow path through the drill. The trigger is not activated. Activation spool closed The trigger is activated. Activation spool now and returns hydraulic fluid back to tank. open and porting directs fluid to gerotor motor to turn shaft.
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910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill green represents the hydraulic fluid flow path through the drill. The trigger is not activated. Activation spool The trigger is activated. Activation spool now open closed with no return path. and porting directs fluid to gerotor motor to turn shaft.
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Section 3: Tool Operation Personal Protective Equipment Before operating this machine, make sure that all general safety precautions are observed, and that proper personal protective clothing is worn as described below. At a minimum, operators should wear the following Personal Protective Equipment: 1.
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Operation: Drill Socket / Bit The Rail Drill operates by automatically supplying fluid in such a way that it turns the drive shaft of the assembly. As the trigger is depressed, it moves the spool to close off the flow of oil to the return port and directs the flow of oil through the tool circuit.
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Inlet and Outlet Adaptors The steel adaptors serve to protect the forged aluminum threads from being damaged from other adaptors or couplers, especially tapered NPT pipe thread. The adaptors are polarized; the output adaptor is larger (SAE 8) because its internal feature interfaces with a reverse flow check ball.
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Common Hook-Ups – Couplers Common Hook-Ups – Plumbed w/ Hose Set Non-Conductive Rubber (NCR) Hoses • 8-foot hose • 10-foot hose Swivels • 2 required • Located between the Inlet/Outlet adaptors and the hose assembly •...
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Section 4: Maintenance It is highly recommended to practice regular check-ups and maintenance in accordance with the usage frequency to keep your tool in better condition and reduces total running costs. Do not perform maintenance on the machine while the hydraulic power source motor is running or when hoses are connected.
Where these and other possible inefficiencies exist, substantially larger reservoirs and/or coolers may be required. Should you have any problems or questions with your Rail Drill, please do not hesitate to contact the Racine Railroad Products. 1.2023 Rev 3.1 Phone: (262) 637-9681...
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Cause Resolution Tool not properly connected Check pressure and return conditions Low oil volume and/or pressure Check hydraulic power source. Tool Tool will not operate. will not operate if inlet pressure is below 1000 psi or flow is less than...
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910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Troubleshooting Guide Continued Symptom Cause Resolution Tool components loose. Factory service may be required. Tighten component hardware. Too leaks hydraulic fluid. Replace worn or damaged O-rings Damaged O-rings or gaskets. or gaskets. WARNING: Do not use tool. Tool...
910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Section 5: Parts and Service Support Technical Support & Service Telephone and web-based technical support is available for current production models through our Technical Service Department. Service Manuals and limited technical support may be available for models that are no longer in production.
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910161 Hydraulic Rail Drill Parts 1.2023 Rev 3.1 Phone: (262) 637-9681 Page 26 Original Instructions Email: custserv@racinerailroad.com www.racinerailroad.com...
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• Any locally assigned identification Vendor Parts Warranty Period Other equipment and parts used, but not manufactured by Racine Railroad Products, Inc., are covered directly by the manufacturer's warranty for their products. Warranty Parts and Service We will repair or replace, without charge, F.O.B. factory, Racine, Wisconsin, USA, any part Racine Railroad Products manufactures which is proven to be defective during the warranty period.
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