1 apparatus cleaning, and maintenance

Question 1

Why do we do maintenance

Answer 1

Accident investigations
Warranty claims
Repair/ replace apparatus

Question 2

Systemnatic approach

Answer 2

Ensures all required items are checked and the inspection is complete
Must be documented

Question 3

Drivers side

Answer 3

Left side

Question 4

Officers side

Answer 4

Right side passenger

Question 5

Tail bone

Answer 5

Back of the truck

Question 6

Bonnet

Answer 6

Hood

Question 7

G.V.W.R

Answer 7

Gross vehicle weight loaded
With the weight of the vehicle fuel, cargo, and passengers

Question 8

TARE

Answer 8

Weight of vehicle empty

Question 9

Three ways of checking fluids

Answer 9

Dipsticks
Sight glass
Translucent containers

Question 10

Fluid levels too high

Answer 10

Over lubricated
Build pressure leading to robbing oil from the engine

Question 11

Fluid levels to low

Answer 11

Under lubricated
Under cooled ….. which can equal failure

Question 12

Maintenance vs repair

Answer 12

Maintenance = keeping the apparatus in a state of usefulness and readiness
Repair = restore, or replace anything that is not working

Question 13

SOPs

Answer 13

Standard operating procedures

Question 14

Who is responsible for completing maintenance and repair ?

Answer 14

every organization to develop SOP’s, that outline who performs repairs
NFPA, 1002, requires that every driver/operator to be able to perform (routine checks )

Question 15

Why is preventative maintenance important ?

Answer 15

Ensures apparatus to be reliable
Reduces downtime and cost of repairs
Lessons out of service time

Question 16

Paint, hardening

Answer 16

The first six months you wash with cold water frequently

Question 17

How do we benefit from clean apparatuses?

Answer 17

Produces longer vehicle life
Improves visibility example window
Maintains good public relations

Question 18

To clean equals

Answer 18

Can remove lubrication from components
Damage electrical
Strip away protective components

Question 19

Cleaning apparatus

Answer 19

Don’t use very hot water
Used approved solvents
No dry rub dirt
Not very high water pressure
Don’t let my dry

Question 20

Cleaning glass

Answer 20

Use soapy, water or glass cleaner
Don’t use razor

Question 21

Waxing and polishing

Answer 21

Don’t put wax on fresh paint
Not on six months or newer
Follow wax instructions

Question 22

Operational inspection

Answer 22

Inspecting an apparatus

Question 23

Pre-trip inspection

Answer 23

Visual inspection

Question 24

In cab inspections

Answer 24

FreePlay in the steering
Airbrakes
Check lights
Gauges
Pumps

Question 25

Fluid levels inside cab

Answer 25

Gauges used to show levels
Indication lights, lights to show when levels are low needs to be verified for accuracy

Question 26

The clutch

Answer 26

The clutch is a disconnect between the engine and transmission ,enables the vehicle to start stop and shift between gears .

Question 27

Clutch FreePlay

Answer 27

Distance you push down before you throw out a bearing

Question 28

Not enough free play

Answer 28

Slips, overheats, wears out

Question 29

Too much FreePlay

Answer 29

Not release completely, harsh shifts, gear clash

Question 30

SDS

Answer 30

Safety data sheet

Question 31

Yellow dip stick

Answer 31

Oil

Question 32

Transmission dipstick

Answer 32

Must be checked when engine is on

Question 33

Engine coolant

Answer 33

50/50 demineralized water and glycol

Question 34

Checking power steering fluid

Answer 34

Can be checked by viewing through the translucent reservoir or dipstick in some cases

Question 35

NFPA 1911

Answer 35

Sets the requirements for apparatus maintenance