F550 Brush Pumper Flashcards

1
Q

What is the manufacturer of the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Ford

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2
Q

What type is the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

550

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3
Q

What is the year of the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

2011-2013

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4
Q

What is the length of the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

22ft 3in (Short)
24ft 3in (Long)

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5
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What is the width of the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

8ft 3in

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6
Q

What is the height of the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

7ft 1in

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7
Q

What is the weight of the long F550 Brush Pumper without tools/equipment?

A

22,832

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8
Q

What is the weight of the short F550 Brush Pumper without tools/equipment?

A

21,832

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9
Q

What is the fuel capacity of the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Diesel, 40 gallons

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10
Q

What is the engine oil for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

15w40, 13 quarts

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11
Q

What is the transmission fluid for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Mercon, 18.5 quarts

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12
Q

What is the pump on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Hale HP100

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13
Q

What is the booster tank on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

300 short, 400 long

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14
Q

What is the turning radius for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

53.3ft

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15
Q

What is the pump oil for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

SAE30, 1.75 quarts

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16
Q

What is the power steering for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Power steering fluid only

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17
Q

What is the DEF for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

6 gallons

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18
Q

What is the auxiliary pump for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Hale HP100, 100gpm

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19
Q

What is the transfer case oil for the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

80/90 gear oil

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20
Q

What is the proper inflation for the tires on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

As per sidewall specifications.

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21
Q

If the DEF becomes low a ___ will appear on the dash of the F550 Brush Pumper.

A

A light will appear on the dash.

22
Q

Where is the DEF fill location on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Fill locations will vary. Fill cap will be blue in color.

23
Q

Where do you check the coolant level on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

At the radiator reservoir. There is a sight glass on the radiator to the right of center.

24
Q

What may happen if the engine is low on coolant in the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

The engine may shut down.

25
Q

Where do you check the engine oil on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

On the drivers side toward the middle of the motor.

26
Q

What transmission does the F550 Brush Pumper use?

A

6 speed automatic.

27
Q

Where is the transmission fill on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

It is on the left or drivers side of the engine at the rear of the motor.

28
Q

Where is the 4x4 light located on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Lower right of the instrument cluster.

29
Q

Where is the LOW RANGE light located on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Lower right of the instrument cluster.

30
Q

F550 Brush Pumper 4x4 operation- what is the 2H position indicator?

A

Neither the 4x4 or LOW RANGE lights are lit.

31
Q

F550 Brush Pumper 4x4 operation- what is the 4H position indicator?

A

Only the 4x4 light is lit.

32
Q

F550 Brush Pumper 4x4 operation- what is the N position indicator?

A

Neither the 4x4 or the LOW RANGE lights are lit.

33
Q

F550 Brush Pumper 4x4 operation- what is the 4L position indicator>

A

Both the 4x4 and the LOW RANGE lights are lit.

34
Q

How do you shift the F550 Brush Pumper from 2H to 4H?

A

Stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift lever straight back to the 4H position. Manually lock the front hubs before going into 4H.

35
Q

How do you shift the F550 Brush Pumper from 4H to 2H?

A

Move the transfer case shift lever straight foward to the 2H position. This can be done at any speed. Manually disengage the the locking hubs. Operating in 2H with locked hubs increases fuel consumptions, noise, vibration and wear.

36
Q

Shifting between 4H and 4L on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL. Push the transfer case shift knob down toward the ground and at the same time pull or push the lever straight forward or rearward.
This should be one continuous motion without pausing in NEUTRAL.

37
Q

Pausing in NEUTRAL while shifting between 4H and 4L can result in?

A

Gear clash and difficult shift. If while shifting the transfer case gets stuck it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the ignition.

38
Q

Shifting into NEUTRAL in the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

To shift into NEUTRAL stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake. Place the automatic transmission into the NEUTRAL position. The NEUTRAL position should only be used for vehicle towing.

39
Q

Shifting from NEUTRAL to either 4H or 4L with F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake. Place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL. Push the transfer case knob downward to the ground and at the same time move the transfer case shift lever to the desired position. If while shifting the transfer case gets stuck it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the ignition.

40
Q

When 4-wheel drive should be disengaged on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

When moved from off road to hard pavement. This will extend the life of tires and chassis of the vehicle.

41
Q

Do not exceed ___ if on hard pavement in 4-wheel drive.

A

20mph

42
Q

F550 Brush Pumper pump ops- what position should the throttle control be for start up?

A

Mid throttle position.

43
Q

F550 Brush Pumper pump ops- What is the best use of the starter life?

A

Using short starting cycles of several seconds. Prolong cranking of more than 15 seconds can damage the starter motor.

44
Q

F550 Brush Pumper pump ops- what should you do for prolonged running of engine without flowing water?

A

The TANK FILL and BYPASS valve should be pulled and the engine throttled down.

45
Q

What should you do if foreign matter is suspected when operating from a source of water under pressure in the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Flush the outlet before attaching the pump to the water source.

46
Q

F550 Brush Pumper turret ops- what does pushing the red trigger on the front of the joystick do?

A

It enables the turret to open up and pump water.

47
Q

F550 Brush Pumper turret ops- how do you change the stream?

A

Push the lever on the back of the joystick to the right for straight stream and left for fog stream.

48
Q

F550 Brush Pumper front bumper winch is used for?

A

Self extrication or to assist other brush pumpers.

49
Q

F550 Brush Pumper front bumper winch max load?

A

8000lbs

50
Q

What are the two types of hose reels on the F550 Brush Pumper?

A

Booster/red line on drivers side.
High pressure line on passenger side.