---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 229.101"
title: "49"
number: "229.101"
heading: "Engines."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/229.101"
---

# §229.101. Engines.

- (a) The temperature and pressure alarms, controls and related switches of internal combustion engines shall function properly.
- (b) Whenever an engine has been shut down due to mechanical or other problems, a distinctive warning notice giving reason for the shut-down shall be conspicuously attached near the engine starting control until repairs have been made.
- (c) Wheel slip/slide protection shall be provided on a locomotive with an engine displaying a warning notice whenever required by [§ 229.115(b)](/cfr/49/229.115.md?p=b).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20133, 20137-38, 20143, 20168, 20701-03, 21301-02, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 45 FR 21109, Mar. 31, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
