Rule 113 — Coupling to Equipment

1. (a)Before coupling to equipment, precautions must be taken to prevent the equipment from moving unintentionally.
2. (b)When riding the side of equipment, other than a locomotive, detrain prior to making the coupling.
3. (c)Before coupling to equipment, ensure at least one knuckle is open.
4. (d)Unless otherwise specified in special instructions, before coupling to or moving equipment being loaded or unloaded, all persons in or about such equipment must be notified. Vehicles and loading or unloading devices must be clear.
5. (e)Before coupling to or moving service equipment, employees occupying such equipment must be notified and any attachments secured.
6. (f)When coupling to passenger equipment, a stop must be made not less than 6 nor greater than 12 feet from the coupling and a speed of 2 MPH must not be exceeded.
7. (g)To prevent by-pass couplers when coupling to equipment on other than tangent track, a stop must be made not less than 6 nor greater than 12 feet from the coupling. Extreme caution must then be used, ensuring couplers are properly aligned prior to the coupling being made.
8. (h)Coupling must be performed at the lowest speed necessary to make the coupling, not exceeding 6 MPH.
9. (i)Prior to leaving, a coupling made with equipment not released under its own momentum must be stretched using sufficient tractive effort to ensure a proper coupling.

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