Driving and Controls Flashcards
(20 cards)
First Gear Range : Use this range when pulling through ___, when maneuvering in tight spaces, or while driving ____.
mud and deep snow / up or down grades
Lower ranges provide greater ___ for going downgrades (the lower the range, the greater the braking effect).
engine braking
High gear ___ may be used for vehicle speeds in excess of ____ and may only be activated by pressing the MODE button.
(5) / 46 mph
Gear 1
2100 RPM / 14 MPH
Gear 2
2100 RPM / 27 MPH
Gear 3
2100 RPM / 36 MPH
Gear 4
2100 RPM / 46 MPH
Gear 5
2100 RPM / 69 MPH
If the engine fails to start within ___, release the starter button and allow the starting motor to cool for approximately ___ before trying again.
15 seconds
If the engine fails to start after ___ attempts, an inspection should be made to determine the cause.
four
A good indicator that all of the moving parts are getting lubrication is when the oil pressure gauge registers pressure (____) at idle speed.
at least 37 psi
Stopping Engine : Allow the engine to idle for ___. This allows the turbocharger adequate time to slow and cool down.
four or five minutes
Try not to shut down
the engine unless coolant temperature is ___ or less.
195º
In the event air brake system pressure drops below approximately ____ an audible alarm will sound, and if the pressure drops below approximately ____, the rear brakes will lock up.
85 psi / 60 psi
Use extreme caution when operating the vehicle with either air brake section charged to less than ___ or property or personal injury could result.
60 psi
If air pressure is reduced to approximately ___ in both systems, the spring brake valve will automatically apply.
40-60 psi
The Total System Manager will check voltage every___ and will only turn OFF one accessory at each voltage check.
30 seconds
Once the Total System Manager starts to turn OFF accessories, the first accessory de-activated will be turned OFF for at least___ before Total System Manager will turn anything back on again.
5 minutes
In addition to being OFF for at least 5 minutes, the Total System Manager must register at least ___ of acceptable voltage during this 5-minute interval before it will start to turn accessories back on.
1 minute
In the event of electrical demand exceeding electrical supply, the first electrical load to be shed will be the air conditioning. This component will be turned off when electrical system voltage drops below ___
12.2 Volts.