1999 Pierce

Question 1

Laden weight

Answer 1

F: 17,395 lbs

R: 20,540 lbs

remember 17 front, 20 rear

Question 2

Tire size load rating

Answer 2

J

Question 3

no of cylinders

Answer 3

6

for all engines

Question 4

engine displacement

Answer 4

774 cubic inches

Question 5

oil quantity: w/ and w/o filter

Answer 5

38 quarts
33 quarts w/o filter

Question 6

transmission quantity

Answer 6

36 quarts

Question 7

pump transmission quantity

Answer 7

11 pints

Question 8

engine coolant

Answer 8

51 quarts

Question 9

transmission

Answer 9

Allison 5 speed

Question 10

rated capacity

Answer 10

1500 gpm @ 150 psi

Question 11

foam system

Answer 11

robwen

(2) 15 gallon containers

Question 12

headlight

Answer 12

“flash to pass”

Question 13

voltage

Answer 13

12.9 to 14.4 volts

Question 14

coolant temp

Answer 14

160 to 210 F

*60 to the 210 F

Question 15

transmission temp

Answer 15

140 to 220F

Question 16

engine oil pressure

Answer 16

12 psi @ idle
50 psi @ rated rpm

Question 17

cab instrumentation indicator lights

Answer 17

12 LED

Question 18

fuel tank capacity

Answer 18

47 gallon

Question 19

windshield wiper switch

Answer 19

two positions for two speeds

Question 20

Drive

Answer 20

100% pedal travel at 2100 rpm

Question 21

lower gears 2, 3, 4

Answer 21

lower ranges provided greater engine braking for going down grades ( the lower the range, the greater the braking effect) and maximum torque and traction for steep grades and/or adverse road conditions

Question 22

first gear

Answer 22

when pulling through mud or whenever max traction is desired, when maneuvering in tight spaces, or while driving up or down steep grades. First rate provides the vehicle with its maximum driving power and maximum engine braking power. Push the down arrow on the selector until first range appears in the display window

Question 23

reverse

Answer 23

always select N(neutral) when transitioning

Question 24

idle longer than five minutes

Answer 24

high idle switch

Question 25

air brake audible alarm and warning

Answer 25

60 psi

Question 26

use extreme caution when operating the vehicle with either air brake section charges less than

Answer 26

60 psi

Question 27

spring brake automatically apply

Answer 27

40 psi in both systems * If air pressure is lost in the rear (primary) service brake section, the brakes will be modulated by pressure from the secondary reservoir allowing a few brake applications before the spring brakes are automatically applied. If air pressure is reduced to approximately 40 psi in both systems, the spring brake valve will automatically apply.

Question 28

what must be applied prior to using front wheel lock

Answer 28

spring brakes (maxis)

Question 29

how many levels does telma have

Answer 29

off, 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 30

load manager checks voltage every

Answer 30

30 seconds

Question 31

first accessory deactivated will be turned off for at least how many minutes

Answer 31

5 minutes *turned off for at least 5 minutes and must register 1 min of acceptable voltage to turn back on within that 5 minute duration. Load manager will start to turn on accessories at the rate of one accessory every TWO minutes

Question 32

shed voltage

Answer 32

12.8 volts

Question 33

to set relief initially

Answer 33

5 to 10 psi below desired setting and amber light illuminates

Question 34

foam for fire fire attack

Answer 34

.4 to .6%

Question 35

foam for overhaul

Answer 35

.1 %

Question 36

foam for foam blanket

Answer 36

1% and higher

Question 37

flush foam system

Answer 37

adjust metering valve to 1% continue to flush for 15 seconds at 15 seconds turn metering valve counter clockwise in the off position

Question 38

manually release brake chamber

Answer 38

1/2" diameter bolt 3/4" box wrench or socket

Question 39

alternator

Answer 39

Neville 270 amp

Question 40

engine type

Answer 40

detroit diesel

Question 41

cab tilt height

Answer 41

13'9"

Question 42

power steering

Answer 42

6 quarts

Question 43

1999 Pierce uses Telma

Answer 43

True

Question 44

high idle

Answer 44

1000 rpm

Question 45

auxiliary power port voltage

Answer 45

12V

Question 46

if no oil pressure within how many seconds, stop the engine and check lubricating system

Answer 46

10-15 seconds

Question 47

oil pressure should not fall below __ psi at 1800 rpm and normal operating pressure should be higher

Answer 47

28 psi

Question 48

try not to shut down engine unless coolant temp is __ F or less

Answer 48

195 *stopping a turbocharged engine immediately after high speed operation may cause damage to turbo as will continue to turn w/o an oil supply to the bearings. Failure of turbo oil seals and or bearings are the likely results of this practice

Question 49

air brake operating pressure

Answer 49

90-120 psi

Question 50

idle rpm

Answer 50

500-700 rpm

Question 51

Electrical System: Pierce Information Center (PIC) Warning and Caution Alarm

Answer 51

Warning: red; continuous buzz when silence=short buzz every 2.5 seconds Caution: amber; chime when silence=chime every 5 seconds

Question 52

to set relief valve, there must be a __ psi difference between incoming and outgoing pressures

Answer 52

50 psi

Question 53

horsepower

Answer 53

370 HP

Question 54

Angle of approach

Answer 54

14 degrees

Question 55

Break over angle

Answer 55

20 degrees

Question 56

Angle of Departure

Answer 56

15 degrees

Question 57

Tire pressure F/R

Answer 57

front- 115 psi rear- 90 psi

Question 58

max coolant temp (engine temp)

Answer 58

230F

Question 59

Short buzz every ___ seconds for silenced alarm warning

Answer 59

2.5

Question 60

Chime every __ seconds for a silenced caution alarm

Answer 60

5

Question 61

Flushing foam system; adjust metering valve to __ % for approximately __ seconds

Answer 61

1% 15 seconds