VD-C3

Question 1

Frequency for oil changes on squads patrols utilities pick ups or camp trucks

Answer 1

Every three months or 3000 miles

Question 2

Replacement frequency for air cleaners

Answer 2

Every two years or 24,000 miles

Question 3

Frequency of replacement of air compressor filter

Answer 3

Every six months or 5000 miles

Question 4

Maximum allowable air filter restriction

Answer 4

Continuously reading 13 inches of restriction or higher

Question 5

Frequency to clean Spark arrestors

Answer 5

Once a year or 12,000 miles or after operation on motorways or other off-highway areas

Question 6

Frequency to wash engine crank case breathers

Answer 6

Wash with biogradable type cleaner every 60 days for 1000 road miles and after every operation and Dusty conditions

Question 7

Frequency for cleaning crank case ventilator valves

Answer 7

Every 5000 miles or six months by area mechanic

Question 8

Accident report form

Answer 8

Form 76v54a completed within 24 hours

Question 9

After an accident how long to take the engine to the shops

Answer 9

15 days

Question 10

The only equipment left on an engine one sent to the shops

Answer 10

50 feet of 1 inch hose, a 1 inch nozzle, suction caps, full tank of water

Question 11

Proper following distance in good weather

Answer 11

4 second rule

Question 12

Approved and position on steering wheel

Answer 12

9 and 3 o’clock position

Question 13

ApProved steering methods

Answer 13

Hand shuffle method for hand over hand method

Question 14

Total stopping distance equation

Answer 14

Perception distance plus reaction distance plus break lag plus braking distance

Question 15

Effect of speed on the stopping distance

Answer 15

When speed doubles braking distance quadruples

Question 16

Effect of vehicle weight on stopping distance

Answer 16

Brakes are designed to work best when fully loaded empty trucks require a greater stopping distance

Question 17

Frequency for engine oil changes and filters

Answer 17

Every six months or 6000 miles

Question 18

How long must a rig sit before accurate oil reading

Answer 18

At least 30 minutes

Question 19

Chassis lube frequency

Answer 19

60 days

Question 20

Proper fill for power steering reservoir

Answer 20

Half inch to 1 inch from the top use 15 W 40 engine oil

Question 21

What is gray liquid and foam indications of?

Answer 21

Water in the oil reservoir

Question 22

Correct level of hydraulic brake fluid reservoir

Answer 22

1/4 inch from the top

Question 23

Proper way to lubricate bushings and bearings

Answer 23

Relieve the strain weight or pressure by jacking up the wheels releasing the brakes were moving the part being lubricated

Question 24

How often are fan hubs lubricated

Answer 24

Yearly by the area mechanic

Question 25

How often is the oil changed in the high fog pump transmission

Answer 25

Monthly

Question 26

How often is the oil changed in the road pump

Answer 26

Monthly with SAE 50 synthetic gear oil

Question 27

Do you check the oil level in the manual transmission

Answer 27

Check with a Y or anything under 2 inches routine feeling notify the mechanic over 2 inches low should be reported immediately to the mechanic

Question 28

Do you check the differential oil

Answer 28

Same as the manual transmission oil 2 inches low routine still more than 2 inches low notify mechanic immediately

Question 29

Often is the hydraulic oil changed in the aerial ladder truck

Answer 29

Every three years

Question 30

When shall the turntable center pin be lubricated

Answer 30

Weekly and after each use

Question 31

When do you need to coordinate with the mechanic for a tire changes

Answer 31

Three more tires

Question 32

How soon do you need to retighten wheel nuts

Answer 32

After the first 50 to 100 miles of operation

Question 33

After an accident how soon does a written estimate and pictures need to be taken

Answer 33

Within five working days of the accident