Maintenance

Question 1

Pierce Cab full tilt height:

Answer 1

15’ 10”

Question 2

It is only necessary to raise the cab high enough to engage the _____

Answer 2

cab safety lock.

Question 3

If the cab is to be left up for an extended period of time, ___ ignition and battery switch after the cab is raised.

Answer 3

turn off

Question 4

Continue holding the switch in the UP position until the cab has reached the full tilt position and the cab safety lock is engaged. _____ THE CAB ONTO THE SAFETY LOCK.

Answer 4

DO NOT LOWER

Question 5

Continue holding the switch in the UP position until the cab has settled on its supports. Continue to the switch in the UP position for another____ to insure that the cab locks are fully engaged.

Answer 5

five (5) seconds

Question 6

Operate the hand pump and lift the cab to the full tilt position. The pump may need to be cycled ___ strokes before the cab begins to lift.

Answer 6

20 or more

Question 7

Service Brake Adjustment Check Procedure:

Build up air pressure in apparatus until governor cutout pressure is reached (approximately___).

Answer 7

120 psi

Question 8

If the distance measured exceeds ___ on the REAR BRAKES, the brakes are out of adjustment and require immediate attention

Answer 8

2”

Question 9

When the pads are new, the floating pin will be exposed ___

Answer 9

3⁄4”.

Question 10

When the pads are worn to replacement conditions, the floating pin will be nearly flush to the bushing or within___ of the edge of the rubber bushing (approximately the thickness of a quarter).

Answer 10

1/16”

Question 11

To manually release the spring brake chamber, unscrew (turn counter- clockwise) the ___ diameter bolt located at the end of the spring brake chamber utilizing a ___ box end wrench or socket assembly.

Answer 11

1⁄2” / 3⁄4”

Question 12

before attempting to cage the spring brakes, ___ the yellow knob to release the brakes if there is enough air pressure to do so. This will make “caging” the brakes much easier.

Answer 12

push in

Question 13

If transmission fluid level is too high, the fluid can ___. Aerated fluid can cause the transmission to shift ____.

Answer 13

aerate / erratically or overheat

Question 14

In order for the digital readout on the transmission lever shift selector:
The fluid temperature must be above ___ and below
___.

Answer 14

140ºF / 220º F

Question 15

A Cold Check may be made when the fluid temperature is _____

Answer 15

60ºF – 120ºF.

Question 16

Cold check

Start and run the engine at idle (____) in N (Neutral) for about one minute.

Answer 16

500 to 800 rpm

Question 17

Perform a Hot Check at the first opportunity after normal operating temperature (______) is reached.

Answer 17

160ºF – 200ºF

Question 18

The alternator is a Niehoff ___ and is of the self-energizing type.

Answer 18

340 amp

Question 19

The batteries in the apparatus are of the __ type.

Answer 19

dry cell

Question 20

The Pierce apparatus has a special receptacle located underneath on the ___ of the apparatus just ___ to the battery box for connecting to electrical jumper cables.

Answer 20

left side / adjacent

Question 21

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

Answer 21

16.0 volts.

Question 22

Check system voltage with engine off and all electrical accessories off (_____). Start and run engine, engage high idle and check voltage again (_____).

Answer 22

12.9 Volts minimum / 13.7 Volts minimum

Question 23

Rear less than ___ and front pin less than ___ call in and schedule brake job.

Answer 23

1⁄4” / 1/16”

Question 24

Weekly:
Check operation of pressure governor by opening the tank to pump & tank fill valves fully and setting the discharge pressure at ___.

Answer 24

150 psi

Question 25

Weekly Pressure Governor:
Slowly close the ____ and observe the change in pressure on the main discharge gauge. A drastic change in pressure should not occur.

Answer 25

tank fill valve

Question 26

F-377 Bi-Monthly Inspection List:

Steering box : Have an assistant move the steering wheel back and forth with short (____) rapid movements.

Answer 26

40-60

Question 27

F-377 Bi-Monthly Inspection List:
Report defect if belt tension is loose enough to allow more than ___ deflection measured at a point midway between pulleys.

Answer 27

1⁄2”

Question 28

Special Lube Instructions

When lubricating the universal joints, it is most important to observe the grease seeping past all ____.

Answer 28

four cross bearing seals

Question 29

Special Lube Instructions for Universal Joints:
If grease does not show at any of the seals, tap the ____ firmly with a plastic or similar type hammer while applying lube gun pressure.

Answer 29

opposite side yoke

Question 30

Special Lube Instructions :
To prevent drive shaft slip yoke galling or seizure, it is necessary to apply grease to the fitting until it appears at the ___ in the end of the ___.

Answer 30

relief hole / yoke plug

Question 31

Special Lube Instructions :
The _____ assembly takes a special, high temperature, high-pressure grease required by ____. The Shops will lube these parts at ____ or whenever a brake job is performed.

Answer 31

brake caliper / Rockwell / Annual Pump Test

Question 32

Waterous Prime Safe

Answer 32

5 quarts