Reduced Power/power not coming as per Notch
1 Check for bubbles in return
sight glass,
i.e., fuel sight glass nearer to the
engine
2 Check for radiator fans not
working
Note: If radiator fans are not
working, EM2000 shall display
"REDUCED POWER – THROTTLE
6 LIMIT
3 Check for TCC over temperature
4 Check for Traction Motor over
temperature
Note: In case of TCC over
temperature and TM over
temperature, message shall be
logged in EM 2000 showing
"REDUCED POWER TCC OVER
TEMPERATURE" or REDUCED
POWER HOT TRACTION MOTOR"
5 Check for throttle position in
EM If EM2000
6 Check for speed and power
fluctuation
Note: Full ENG HP will not be
achieved at Lower speeds since
load regulation is based on
Tractive Effort. Full HP will be
achieved at about 25 KMPH.
• Ensure tightness of filter, fuel. Strainer & fuel
primary drain cock should be in closed
condition.
• Ensure that minimum 1500 liters of diesel is
available in tank.
• RESET radiator fan breaker if provided.
• Check for any visible loose connection in radiator
fan circuit in ECC3.
• Swap 010 1 and 3.
• Radiator fan fuse might have blown, nothing can
be done, work in lower notches if the train load
permits, Inform Shed
Work in lower notches if possible; else wait for a
while and allow TCC temp.to come down, and then
work further. If the message appears only in one
TCC, that particular TCC can be isolated, if the train
load permit
Work in lower notches if possible; wait to cool
down Traction Motors, and then start again.
If EM 2000 does not display the same throttle
position as the actual throttle position, change the
control stand and work further.
Ensure tightness of AMPHENOL plug of Governor. If
the problem persists, seek advice from shed.