2000-2003 AMERICAN LaFRANCE Flashcards

1
Q

The information contained in this operation manual will assist firefighting personnel in___

A

operation, maintenance and troubleshooting

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2
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This manual is divided into five sections:

A

1) Introduction, 2) Driving & Controls,

3) Aerial Operation, 4) Maintenance & 5) Records.

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3
Q

contact the Department’s Supply and Maintenance Division at

A

(213) 485-6111.

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4
Q

Three types of headings are used in this manual to attract your attention are?

A

Danger caution and notes

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5
Q

American LaFrance-LTI is equipped with a computer controlled__ ___ ___ ___

A

engine,

transmission, ABS (anti-lock braking system) and electrical load management system

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6
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Each of these component systems are controlled by their own ECU’s and incorporate individual three things

A

Program
diagnostic capabilities
safety features

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7
Q

Height (max.): Top of Tiller Cab

A

11’ 4”

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8
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Height: Top of Cab Roof

A

10’ 5”

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9
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Length:

A

54’ 10”

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10
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Width (including mirrors)

A

10’ 5”

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11
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

A

65,500 lbs.

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12
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front Axle

A

20,000 lbs.

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13
Q

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Tiller Axle

A

21,500 lbs.

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14
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Apparatus Average Weight (Fully Loaded Including Personnel)

A

57,590 lbs.

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15
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Apparatus Average Weight (Front Axle)

A

15,670 lbs.

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16
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Apparatus Average Weight (Rear Axle)

A

20,950 lbs.

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17
Q

Apparatus Average Weight (Tiller Axle)

A

20,970 lbs.

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18
Q

Ground Jack Spread - Fully Deployed (60587-60589)

Ground Jack Spread - Fully Deployed (60590) 2001alf

A

16 Feet

14 Feet 2001 alf

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19
Q

Apparatus Normal System Voltage Operating Range

A

12.9 – 14.4 Volts

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20
Q

Engine Oil Pressure Normal Operating Range DET SER60

Engine Oil Pressure Normal Operating Range (60601) CAT C-12

A

12 psi (min) @idle 50 psi (min) @ rated

5 psi (min) @ idle & 30 to 45 psi @ rated
speed
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21
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Engine Coolant Temperature Normal Operating Range DET SER60

Engine Coolant Temperature Normal Operating Range (60601) CAT C-12

A

160º to 210º F Max. 230º

189º to 208º F Max. 216º F

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22
Q

Engine Fan Clutch Engagement

A

207º F

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23
Q

Transmission Fluid Temperature Normal Operating Range

A

140º to 220º F

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24
Q

Air Brake System Normal Operating Range

A

90 psi to 120 psi

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25
Q

Fuel Tank Capacity

A

65 Gallons

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26
Q

Fast Idle

A

1500 – 1600 RPM

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27
Q

Emergency Power Unit (EPU) Pump

A

1.5 GPM @ 2000 PSI

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28
Q

ONAN GENERATOR Engine Oil Pressure

A

28 – 64 PSI @ normal operating temp

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29
Q

ONAN GENERATOR Engine Coolant Temperature

A

160º to 195º F

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30
Q

ONAN GENERATOR Output

A

7.5 kW

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31
Q

ONAN GENERATOR DC Voltmeter

A

12.5 – 15 Volts

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32
Q

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Oil Reservoir Capacity

A

40 Gallons

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33
Q

Hydraulic Pump Capacity

A

20 GPM

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34
Q

Outrigger Relief Valve Setting

A

2000 PSI

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35
Q

Hoist Maximum Pressure

A

2800 PSI

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36
Q

Rotate Maximum Pressure

A

1500 PSI

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37
Q

Extend/Retract Maximum Pressure

A

2000 PSI

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38
Q

Lowering into Cradle Maximum Pressure

A

800 PSI

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39
Q

Ground Jack Deployed Light Activation Pressure

A

800 PSI

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40
Q

AERIAL LADDER Elevation

A

-4º to +75º

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41
Q

Retracted

A

31.8 Feet

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42
Q

Extended

A

94 Feet

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43
Q

Elevated Height

A

100 Feet

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44
Q

Sections

A

4

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45
Q

Detroit Diesel specs?

A

470 BHP, 12.7 Liter, Series 60, DDEC IV electronic controls (60600, 60611 & 60612)

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46
Q

CATERPILLAR SPECS

A

505 BHP, 12.0 Liter, C-12 Electronic Control (60601)

2003 ALF

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47
Q

TRANSMISSION

A

Allison HD 4560P 5-Speed Automatic World Transmission

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48
Q

TRW Model

A

TAS 85 Integral Power Steering Gear Box

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49
Q

POWER STEERING PUMP MANUFACTURE

A

Vickers Model V20NF

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50
Q

FRONT AXEL MANUFACTURE

A

Vickers Model V20NF

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51
Q

DRIVE AXEL MANUFACTURE

A

Rockwell RS23-180 Drive Axle, 5.38:1 Drive Ratio

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52
Q

TILLER AXEL MANUFACTURE

A

Rockwell FL 941 “Easy Steer” Tiller Axle,

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53
Q

DISC BRAKES MANUFACTURE

A

Rockwell Air Disc Brakes Front, Rear and Tiller Axles

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54
Q

ABS MANUFACTURE

A

Rockwell Wabco ABS

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55
Q

Air Brake System Control Components

A

Bendix

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56
Q

Telma Model

A

F2400 Focal Driveline Retarder (2000-2001) (60587-60589 Only)

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57
Q

engine brake manufacture

A

JACOBS( 2001-2003) (60590 Only)

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58
Q

Driveline U-Joints MANUFACTURE

A

Spicer 1810 Series

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59
Q

Alternator MANUFACTURE

A

Leece-Neville JB 4864 270 amp

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60
Q

BATTERIES MANUFACTURE

A

AC/Delco Group 31-900CT 12V Maintenance Free Batteries

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61
Q

STARTER MOTOR MANUFACTURE

A

AC/Delco MT 50 Type 400 12V Starter Motor

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62
Q

Communications System

A

Sigtronics

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63
Q

Electrical Load Management System MANUFACTURE

A

CLASS ONE

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64
Q

Emergency Light System MANUFACTURE

A

CODE 3

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65
Q

Front Tires

A

Michelin 385/65R 22.5 Load Rating “J”

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66
Q

Rear Tires

A

Michelin 12R 22.5 Load Rating “J”

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67
Q

Tiller Tires

A

Michelin 425/65R 22.5 Load Rating “J”

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68
Q

Front Wheels MANUFACTURE

A

ALCOA 22.5 x 12.25 Hub Piloted Polished Aluminum Front Wheels

69
Q

Rear Wheels MANUFACTURE

A

ALCOA 22.5 x 8.25 Hub Piloted Polished Aluminum Rear Wheels

70
Q

TILLER WHEELS MANUFACTURE

A

ALCOA 22.5 x 12.25 Hub Piloted Polished Aluminum Tiller Wheels

71
Q

Radio Switch A remote ON/OFF switch which controls the power to the

A

Kenwood/800 radios and

MDT

72
Q

WHERE IS THE RADIO SWITCH LOCATED

A

vertical panel just behind the apparatus operator’s seat

73
Q

TO ACTIVATE HIGH BEAMS

A

PULL LEVER TOWARD YOU UNTIL IT CLICKS

74
Q

TO ACTIVATE HIGH BEAMS “FLASH TO PASS”

A

PULL ON LEVER GENTLY WITHOUT CLICKING

75
Q

WHAT ACTIVATES LIGHTS BELOW DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS FOOT AREA

A

FOOT WELL SWITCH

76
Q

Activates mirror heat in both mirrors for defogging

A

Mirror Heat Switch

77
Q

Observe this gauge at engine start up to determine that the engine is
receiving adequate lubrication.

A

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

78
Q

WHAT SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE STEERING COLUM AND HAS TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS

A

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES

79
Q

engages the starter motor for cranking the engine. The ignition
switch must be “ON” in order to crank the engine.

A

Starter Button

80
Q

“rocker” style switch that when closed, allows current to flow
to specific electrical accessories.

A

Ignition Switch

81
Q

used to disconnect electrical power to the apparatus to prevent
discharge while the apparatus is not in use.

A

Battery Master Power

82
Q

when the battery master switch is turned to the OFF position what else turns off

A

the Kenwood and 800 radios

83
Q

when the battery master switch is off what is the exception?

A

The MDT will continue to

draw electrical current (approximately 7 to 8 amps)

84
Q

Consists of 16 lights that alert and/or warn the driver of specific apparatus functions:

A

Cab Instrumentation Indicator Lights

85
Q

Illuminates when oil pressure falls below 12

PSI or water temperature rises above 230º F

A

Low Oil Pressure/High Water Temp

86
Q

Illuminates when the coolant
level or engine oil level drops below a value
considered safe for normal operating conditions.

A

Engine Fluids

87
Q

Illuminates when

the alternator is not charging.

A

Charging System Warning

88
Q

Illuminates when air pressure

falls below 65-75 PSI.

A

Brake System

89
Q

Illuminates when there is a fault in the ABS

system.

A

ABS

90
Q

what control is not active on this apparatus

A

ATC Automatic Traction Control

91
Q

Illuminates when the Telma

Retarder is operating (60587-60589 Only).

A

Retarder Active:

92
Q

Illuminates when there is a

critical problem with the engine.

A

Engine Down

93
Q

Illuminates when there is a

problem with the engine.

A

Check Engine

94
Q

Illuminates when the cab latches

are unlocked.

A

Cab Lock

95
Q

Illuminates when the

air cleaner needs to be serviced.

A

Air Cleaner Restriction

96
Q

Illuminates when approximately

1/8 tank of fuel remains.

A

Low Fuel

97
Q

Illuminates when the transmission

is overheating

A

Trans Temp

98
Q

Illuminates

when there is water in the fuel.

A

Water in Fuel/Water Separator

99
Q

Illuminates when ignition is on

and parking brake is set.

A

Parking Brake

100
Q

A five-position lever used to select the amount of retarding effect.

A

Telma Retarder Intensity Control Lever

101
Q

No retarding effect is position _

A

0

102
Q

One quarter retarding effect position _

A

1

103
Q

One half retarding effect position_

A

2

104
Q

Three quarter retarding effect position _

A

3

105
Q

Full retarding effect position__

A

4

106
Q

Activates the PTO for aerial operation.

A

Aerial PTO Switch

107
Q

Used to supply power to the aerial systems

A

Aerial Power Switch

108
Q

raises the engine rpm to

approximately 1000-rpm

A

High Idle Switch

109
Q

located on the dashboard in front of the Captain’s

seat.

A

Officer’s Information Center (OIC)

110
Q

Officer’s Information Center (OIC)

display includes

A

vehicle speed, clock, ambient

temperature, seat belt status, English/Metric units and event timers

111
Q

Tiller Cab Heater Temperature Control. Low is_

A

2900 BTU

112
Q

Tiller Cab Heater Temperature Control. MEDIUM IS_

A

4100 btu

113
Q

Tiller Cab Heater Temperature Control. high os__

A

6150 btu

114
Q

Indicator lights used by the Tillerman to align the trailer with the tractor

A

Trailer Alignment Indicator Lights

115
Q

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine HOW MANY CYLINDERS?

A

6 CYLINDERS VALVE IN HEAD TYPE

116
Q

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine CUBIC INCHES

A

774

117
Q

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine BORE SIZE?

A

5.12” AND A 6.30” STROKE

118
Q

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine COMPRESSION RATIO

A

15.0 TO 1

119
Q

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine TORQUE

A

1550 FT. LBS @ 12OO RPM

120
Q

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine HP

A

470 @ 2100 RPM

121
Q

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine can run an additional _ percent higher than its maximum operating range

A

7%

122
Q

The DDEC engine has the ability to perform diagnostics for self-checks and continuous
monitoring of other system components. DDEC can also
monitor

A

oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, coolant level
and remote sensors.

123
Q

The DDEC engine has no?

A

no control racks
no mechanical governor.
no mechanical linkage to adjust

124
Q

The DDEC engine can reduce cold start time and increase initial idle speed for fast engine warm-up and virtual
elimination of__

A

cold smoke

125
Q

The Caterpillar, C-12 how many cylinders

A

6 valve in head type

126
Q

The Caterpillar, C-12 hp?

A

505 @1800 rpm

127
Q

The Caterpillar, C-12 bore size

A

5.12” 5.90 stroke

128
Q

The Caterpillar, C-12 cubic inches

A

729 cubic inches

129
Q

The Caterpillar, C-12 compression ratio

A

16.0 to 1

130
Q

The Caterpillar, C-12 highest torque

A

1550 ft lbs @1200rpm

131
Q

The Caterpillar, C-12 operating range

A

1200-2100 rpm

132
Q

DETROIT AND CATERPILLAR ARE DESIGNED TO RUN AT __RPMS

A

LOWER

133
Q

BEST FUEL ECONOMY FOR DETROIT AND CATERPILLAR ENGINES ARE__

A

1200-1800 RPM

134
Q

DETROIT AND CATERPILLAR ENGINES DELIVER GREATER__ AND __POWER AT LOWER RPMS

A

TORQUE

PULLING

135
Q

If there is no oil
pressure indicated within __ seconds, stop the engine
and check the lubricating system.

A

10-15

136
Q

The oil pressure should not
fall below _ psi at _ rpm (Detroit) and _psi at _
rpm (Caterpillar).

A

28 @1800rpm

30 @1800rpm

137
Q

The electronic foot pedal assembly was designed to communicate __ of foot pedal travel to the engine’s electronic control module. The
engine will respond accordingly to the driver’s demand.

A

percentage

138
Q

try not to shut down the truck unless coolant is __degrees or less

A

195

139
Q

maintains battery voltage by monitoring

battery voltage, and by controlling electrical loads

A

Electric Load Manager

140
Q

After the battery voltage drops to a
preselected setting ___, the engine throttle will be increased to
compensate for the low voltage and electrical system loads

A

approximately 12.8 volts

141
Q

An alarm sounds if a low voltage condition below___ develops, and the Officer’s Information Center
displays a message that the Load Manager system is in control.

A

11.9 volts

142
Q

If the low-voltage condition continues for___, then the shedding of
electrical loads will begin

A

for approximately 1 minute

143
Q

load shedding is __

A

prioritized

144
Q

A shed system (load) will not be recognized for __minutes or until the unshed voltage
setting is maintained for __ minute

A

5

1

145
Q

The fast idle system will be maintained for a
minimum of __minutes and until a voltage reading of __ is achieved, even if any
system shedding did not occur.

A

10

13.0

146
Q

fast idle is dependent on and shedding can occur only when

A

n the parking brake is set and the transmission is in neutral

147
Q

Electrical loads will turn on sequentially in priority order from

A

1 to 8

148
Q

Loads

will sequence off in__

A

reverse order

149
Q

load manager sequencing

1. AC

A

12.7 VOLTS

150
Q

load manager sequencing

2. ALLEY LIGHTS

A

12.6 VOLTS

151
Q

load manager sequencing

3. pick up light

A

12.4 volts

152
Q

load manager sequencing

4. intersection lights

A

12.2 volts

153
Q

load manager sequencing

5. rear beacons

A

12.0 volts

154
Q

load manager sequencing

6. front light bar

A

11.8 volts

155
Q

load manager sequencing

7. tiller light bar

A

11.4 volts

156
Q

load manager sequencing 8. front steady lights

A

11.0 volts

157
Q

the first electrical
load to be shed will be the __. This component will be turned off
when electrical system voltage drops below __ Volts.

A

air conditioning

12.8

158
Q

Once the emergency master switch has been toggled, the following
accessories will turn “ON” in approximately half-second delays in the following
sequence:

A
  1. Front steady lights
  2. Tiller light bar
  3. Front light bar
  4. Rear amber lights
  5. Intersection lights
  6. High beam flash lights
159
Q

Measure and record the distance from the edge of the brake
chamber to the center of the brake push rod/slack adjuster clevis pin If the distance measured exceeds __ on the REAR and front
BRAKES, the brakes are out of adjustment and require immediate attention

A

2”

160
Q

The brake
lining should not be less than _of an
inch on either pad.

A

1/4

161
Q

To manually release the spring brake chamber, unscrew (turn counterclockwise) the__ diameter bolt located at the end of the spring brake chamber utilizing
a __ box end wrench or socket assembly.

A

1/2”

3/4”

162
Q
Place the “T” shaped end of the
bolt into the hole located on the
front of the brake chamber. Turn
the bolt a \_\_ of a turn to lock it in
place.
A

1/4”

163
Q

Batteries give off _gas which is highly explosive

A

hydrogen

164
Q

Whenever disconnecting battery

terminals, always disconnect the __ terminal __

A

ground

first

165
Q

When

reconnecting, always connect the _terminal __.

A

ground

last

166
Q

The apparatus has a _ negative ground electrical system

A

12 volt

167
Q

To avoid damage to vehicle electronic components, voltage supplied to a
vehicle’s electrical system must not exceed __volts.

A

16

168
Q

Connect one end of the second jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal on the
booster battery, and the other end to the frame of the disabled vehicle at least __inches away from the battery.

A

18

169
Q

With the jumper cables properly attached, start the engine of the vehicle with the
good (charged) batteries. Run the engine at moderate speed ___rpm.

A

1000-1500