Book 8: module 4 Apparatus Maintenance Flashcards
(113 cards)
OBJECTIVES:
To teach the basic points of apparatus ______ ______ and the __-_____ of Department apparatus.
Preventative maintenance
Pre-checking
Certain basic procedures in daily maintenance pre-checks on all apparatus shall be accomplished at the ______ of each shift or at any time a change of _____ occurs.
Beginning
Relief
The _____ _______ is ultimately responsible for the condition of apparatus under his command, but each member shares equally in the responsibility of maintaining Department apparatus.
Station commander
The ______ ______ schedules and daily __-____of Department apparatus are an integral part of vehicle preventive maintenance.
Preventative maintenance
Pre-check
During the daily ___-_____potential mechanical problems can be _____ and _______, before they become large and expensive repair jobs.
Pre-check
Found and corrected
Preventive maintenance schedules, if followed, will greatly increase the ______ and ____ of Department apparatus.
Performance and life
An apparatus pre-check should be performed each_____ ___ _____ or any other time during the day when a change of relief is required and after each ______when the apparatus or its equipment is used.
Morning at relief
Incident
A good apparatus pre-check consists of the following:
Start by stepping up into the _____ seat, close the ____ and adjust the seat so that it is in a comfortable position for ____.
Drivers seat,
Close the door
Driving
Now check the _____ for proper visibility to the rear. Also, check to see that the seat belts are ____ and ______.
Mirrors
Free and operable
Next check to see that the transmission shifting lever is in _____ and that the ____, ____, and _____ pedals all work smoothly. On aerial ladder trucks make sure the _____ ________ is in the disengaged position.
Neutral
Clutch, brake, and throttle
Power takeoff
Turn battery switch to correct position Number __ or “_” battery on odd numbered days of the month and Number , or “” battery, for even numbered days.
Number 1 or “a”
Number 2 or “b”
Switch on all ____, including ____ and _____ lights, ______ lights, _-__ flasher, and ___ ___ lights.
Lights Head and running lights, Emergency lights, 4-way flasher, Pick up lights
Get out of the cab and proceed around the apparatus, checking all lights, including _____ and ____-___ lights. For proper operation, you may need assistance to accomplish the last two.
Brake and back-up
Return to the cab, turn off the ____ _____ and the ______ not connected to it. Do not leave the switches on for an extended period because of the power drain on the _____ Without the _____ ____.
Masters switch and switches
Batteries
Engine running
Also check the radios for correct ______ _______
Frequency and operation
Sound the ____ and _____ to check for proper working order. on aerial ladder trucks check both ____and ____ horns.
Horn and siren
Cab and tiller
At this time, turn on the ______ _____and check the fuel level. Fuel should be kept to the ____ level whenever possible, because of _______of moisture inside a partially filled fuel tank. This is especially important in ______ powered apparatus.
Ignition switch’’full level
Condensation of moisture
Diesel
____ in a diesel engine fuel system can disable the engine.
Water
Also check the _____ system and ____ _____ gauge to see that there is sufficient pressure in the system. Turn off the ignition and battery switches.
Brake system
Air pressure
Next, proceed to the engine compartment and check the ____ ____ “level” and engine ______ level, adding oil or water where necessary.
Engine oil level
Engine coolant level
Stop at each wheel, check the tires for obvious________, ____, _____, or _____ separations.
Under inflation , cuts, nails, tread separations
Also look in ____ of and _____ each wheel to make sure nothing is under the apparatus that could damage it or be damaged by being run over.
In front of and behinf
At the same time, check each wheel for loose ___ ____. Nuts will sometimes work loose, especially after a recent tire _____ or ______.
Lug nuts
Tire change or repair
Also check to see that all compartment and apparatus doors are shut securely and that ___-_____ _____on diesel, apparatus are plugged in and maintaining engine coolant temperature above _____degrees F.
Pre-heater cords
120F