DTM #4 Apparatus Maintnence (bi-monthly)

Question 1

Preheater cords on diesel apparatus are plugged in and maintained engine coolant temperature above _____

Answer 1

Above 120°F

Question 2

Airbrakes, slack adjusters should never go beyond

Answer 2

90°

Question 3

Clutch free play is determined by using

Answer 3

A Quarter

Question 4

Know 972 cold

Answer 4

P.m. schedules and daily pre-checks of the Partman apparatus are integral part of apparatus preventative maintenance

Question 5

During daily pre-checks potential mechanical problems can be found and corrected before they become larger/expensive repairs

Answer 5

Know 972 cold

Question 6

Study section gauge to determine max back in developed which should be at least_______

Answer 6

20” of mercury

Question 7

Wipers shall not be operated on a dry windshield or with defective blades

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Apply light coat of _______ to compression release arm a, shaft and pins (diesel)

Answer 8

SAE 30 engine oil

Question 9

The compression release arm shafts and pans, apply light coating of ____

Answer 9

SAE 30 engine oil

Question 10

The radiator cap and AP gasket should be inspected for proper seating in sealing on Radiator fill neck how often?

Answer 10

Bi-Monthly

Question 11

The distributor outside should be cleaned with a dry cloth, maybe moistened with what?

Answer 11

Kerosene

Question 12

Air filter units are usually mounted on rear of compression casing or on the outboard side of what?

Answer 12

Compressor

Question 13

Any joints not equipped with a lubrication fitting and of a design requiring lubrication, shall be lubricated monthly with a light coat of _______

Answer 13

Engine oil

Question 14

What is the first item to check in cab during pre-check?

Answer 14

That your seat is adjusted

Question 15

When do we check for loose Lugnuts on apparatus?

Answer 15

pre-check

Question 16

Wedge type of brakes are ______ adjusting

Answer 16

Self adjusting

Question 17

Pushrod travel cannot be checked with ________ applied

Answer 17

Spring brakes

Question 18

Always keep fuel tank full to avoid _______

Answer 18

Condensation

Question 19

Any joint not equipped with a zerk fitting and needing lube, shall be lubricated monthly with a light coat of ______

Answer 19

Engine oil

Question 20

Maintenance is set forth in logbooks, volumes, and instructions from S&M

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Cooling system hoses should have a live

Answer 21

Rubber feel

Question 22

When to perform rig pre-check?

Answer 22

Each morning at relief

Any other time during the day when a change of relief is required

After each incident when Rig or it’s equipment is used

Question 23

Build tension should not allow more than ______ “ deflection

Answer 23

1/2” deflection

Question 24

Heavy apparatus is define over _______ cubic inches

Answer 24

465 in.³

Question 25

Who is ultimately responsible for condition of apparatus

Answer 25

Station commander responsible for apparatus under their command

Question 26

Air compressor air filter unit cleaned every _______ or more often is used in the past or dirt

Answer 26

2 Months

Question 27

Alternator or generator external rectifiers will be carefully clean of dirt with a dry cloth how often?

Answer 27

Bi monthly

Question 28

If rust, scale, oil film or other impurities are evident in coolant notify shops of such condition and be guided by their instruction

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Never take your reading immediately after H2O has been added

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Apparatus maintenance for the engineer

Answer 30

Perform apparatus pre-check each morning at relief and any other time during the day when a change of relief is required and after each incident when apparatus or is equipment used As a final check, make sure all helmets and turnouts hung or stored on, do not damage vehicle finish