IFSTA book ch 2

Question 1

What is the goal of preventative maintenance?

Answer 1

to eliminate unexpected and catastrophic failures that may endanger lives

Question 2

NFPA 1071 says what about repairs?

Answer 2

Operators are not to perform work beyond their scope of knowledge and leave it to the pros

Question 3

What are adverse effects to heavy cleaning of an apparatus?

Answer 3

Lubrication to critical points such as chassis engine pump and undercarriage. it may be necessary to perform routine lubrication.

Question 4

Walk around method of inspection

Answer 4

Starts at the driver’s door and goes around the apparatus clock-wise

Question 5

Steering Wheel Play

Answer 5

No more than 10 deg either direction or 2” in a 20” steering wheel

Question 6

Difference between Curb weight and Gross Vehicle weight

Answer 6

Curb weight- Weight of vehicle empty off of assembly line, gross-Maximum weight.

Question 7

What are slack adjusters?

Answer 7

Connect between activation pads and brake pads that compensate for wear

Question 8

DPF

Answer 8

Diesel Particulate Filter- traps soot from exhaust. May use DEF or Regeneration mode or both

Question 9

Why should fire pumps be tested regularly?

Answer 9

To compare actual performance to specific standards