2016 PIERCE Owner And Operator Flashcards
As the operator of this vehicle, you are responsible for what 4 main things?
- Understanding the function of each component of the vehicle.
-Understanding how to adjust each control to obtain the results you want.
-Maintaining control of the vehicle at all times.
-Remaining proficient in the use of the vehicle, so at a scene you can operate and make successful changes in the operation quickly, without having to read the operator’s instructions or safety warning labels.
In the 2016 Pierce, if the engine does not start within ___ seconds, release the starter button and allow starter motor to cool for ___ seconds before attempting again.
15
60
If necessary to idle the engine for more than ___ minutes, the fast idle switch should be activated to increase the engine speed to at least ___ rpm.
5 minutes
1000 rpm
When shutting off the 2016 Pierce, let engine idle for __ - __ minutes before turning the Infiniti on switch to off.
3-5 minutes
If coolant is extremely low and engine is very hot, allow engine to cool for at least ___ minutes before adding coolant to avoid thermal shock to engine block.
15 minutes
In the 2016 Pierce, to avoid damage to vehicle electronic components, voltage supplied to electrical system must not exceed ___ volts.
16.0 volts
A diesel truck engine may consume over _____ gallons of air for every gallon of fuel that it burns.
12,500 gallons
DEF fluid should be stored at temps between ___ - ___ degrees and has a minimum shelf life of ___ months.
10-90 degrees F
12 months
In cold weather, avoid extended idling (beyond ___ minutes) whenever possible.
10 minutes
In cold weather, maintain a minimum of ____ rpm idle by use of hand throttle or high idle system.
1250 rpm
Do not idle in gear (reverse or forward drive gear) for longer than ___ mins.
5 minutes
In the 2016 Pierce, what is the maximum sump operating temperature?
250 degrees F
What is the minimum psi required where the ground pads (out riggers) make contact with firm stable ground?
75 psi
Aerial capacity based on side to side slope for full capacity? ( ground and Truck slope)
Ground slope: 10 degrees
Truck slope: 0 - 5 degrees
Aerial capacity based on side to side slope for half capacity? ( ground and Truck slope)
Ground slope: 13 degrees
Truck slope: 5.1 - 8 degrees
Aerial capacity based on side to side slope at zero capacity? ( ground and Truck slope)
Ground slope: > 13 degrees
Truck slope: >8 degrees
Aerial capacity based on front to rear grade for full capacity? ( ground and Truck slope)
Ground slope: 7 degrees
Truck slope: 0 - 5 degrees
Aerial capacity based on front to rear grade for half capacity? ( ground and Truck slope)
Ground slope: 10 degrees
Truck slope: 5.1 - 8 degrees
Aerial capacity based on front to rear grade for zero capacity? ( ground and Truck slope)
Ground slope: >10 degrees
Truck slop: >8 degrees
In the 2016 Pierce, inert the stabilizer Jack safety pin into the highest available hole keeping the handle ___ “ from the Jack.
1”
On the 2016 Pierce, the capacity of the pulley system is ___lbs but cannot exceed the remaining ladder tip capacity.
500 lbs
The lifting eyes on the 2016 Pierce aerial are rated and can be used for rope type rescues. The load should never exceed ___lbs.
500lbs
DO NOT run the emergency pump unit ( EPU ) for more than ___ mins without allowing an additional ___ mins to cool down.
30 mins
30 mins
On the 2016 Pierce, lube the door latches ( between pivot arm and pivot plate) with _______ or _______ grease.
White lithium grease
or
Alpha 2000
Tighten loose door strikers on cab side doors to ___ ft-lbs
55 ft-lbs
Door hinges should be lubricated with light coating of ______.
Silicone
The cab should NOT be tilted until the air conditioner has been shut off and the truck has sat with the battery switch ON for at least ___ mins.
30 mins
In the air conditioning sight glass, what does a clear glass indicate?
- System ok
- Overcharge
- No refrigerant
In the air conditioning sight glass, what does foam, bubbles or mist indicate?
- Low on refrigerant
- May be air in the system
- A few intermittent bubbles during clutch cycling is ok
In the air conditioning sight glass, what does a streaked glass indicate?
- May be low on refrigerant
- May be oil streaks as oil circulates
In the air conditioning sight glass, what does a clouded class indicate?
- Dessicant breakdown
- Contaminated system
Bumper extension carriage bolts should be fastened to the frame to ___ ft-lbs.
400 ft-lbs
Replace the desiccant cartridge in the air dryer every __ - __ years or more depending on usage.
2-3 years
Tighten T-bolt style hose clamps to ___ - ___ in-lbs.
90 - 100 in-lbs
Tighten spring T-bolt clamps to ___ - ___ in-lbs.
45 - 70 in-lbs
Torque type hose clamps used on most coolant lines should be assembled with a torque of ___ in-lbs. Clamps will likely drop in torque value after exposure to heat. Maintain a torque of ___ in-lbs thereafter.
100 in-lbs
45 in-lbs
Tighten standard worm-drive style clamps to ___ - ___ in-lbs. The clamp will likely drop in torque value after exposure to hot coolant and should be maintained to a torque of ___ in-lbs thereafter.
30 - 45 in-lbs
30 in-lbs
Check thermostats on a _____ basis. A thermostat is fully open at approx. ___ degrees F above the opening temperature.
Yearly
20 degrees F
Coolant fill procedure: fill at approx ___ gpm until radiator top tank is full to the point of overflowing.
3 gpm
Coolant fill procedure: once tank is full run engine at increased rpm until temp gauge reads minimum of ___ degrees F.
195 degrees F
All costumer installed hardware needs to be kept a minimum of ___ “ away from any exhaust pipe and after treatment device.
6”
Transmission fluid should be changed every ____ miles, ___ months, or ___ hours.
12,000 miles
6 months
500 hours
Cold check for transmission fluid temp will typically be in the range of ___ - ___ degrees F or ___ - ___ degrees C.
60 - 120 degrees F
16 - 49 degrees C
Hot check for the transmission fluid the temps will typically reach ___ - ___ degrees F or ___ - ___ degrees C.
160 - 200 degrees F
71 - 93 degrees C
Steering fluid and filter should be changed _____ or every ______ miles
Annually
50,000 miles
A dent in the aerial where the length is less than 10x the width or a dent that is somewhat circular AND is greater than 1/32” in depth is categorized as a ___________?
Class I dent
A dent in the aerial where the length is more than 10x the width AND is oriented along the longitudinal axis of the member AND is greater than 1/32” in depth is categorized as a __________?
Class II dent
A dent in the aerial where the length is more than 10x the width AND is oriented more than 15 degrees across the longitudinal axis of the member AND is greater than 1/32” is depth is categorized as a ___________?
Class III dent
A dent in the aerial that is greater the 3/8” long or 1/32” deep which is characterized by a sharp indentation and is rough and/or “mushed” in appearance is categorized as a ___________?
Class IV dent
Rung, k-brace, and lacing members of the aerial with a class IV dent greater than ____” in length should be taken out of service.
3/4”
Rung, k- brace, and lacing members of the aerial, a class III dent greater than ____” should be taken out of service.
1/16”
Rung, k-brace, and lacing members of the aerial with a class II dent greater than ___” in length AND greater than ___” deep should be taken out of service.
1.5”
1/16”
Rungs, k- brace, and lacing of the aerial with a class I dent greater than ___” in length AND greater than ___”
1/2”
1/16”
