Quick Guide to Apparatus Maintenance Flashcards
Shoreline powers what?
When plugged into 120v, it powers an on-board battery charger. This maintains a correct state of charge to the vehicle’s batteries.
The radio/communication equipment draws how much power at all times?
There is 3 amp draw at all times.
What to look for when checking belts? (4)
Check for -fraying -cracking -wear -tension (Proper tension midway between belts will deflect the belt)
PSI required to release spring brake chambers on the rear drum brake?
60 PSI needed to release spring brake chambers
Low air buzzer activates between ___ and ___ PSI
Low air buzzer activates between 50 and 70 PSI
Fluid eyes are provided on the _______ tank and the ______ _______ reservoir.
Fluid eyes are provided on the coolant tank and power steering reservoir.
If fluid levels are past the full mark, what should be done?
Check the daily log to see if fluids have been added recently.
If not, check all fluid levels to see if they are low and consider the possibility of other fluids leaking together.
Approximate oil capacity?
41 quarts
When low, add one gallon 15w-40 oil for series 60 engines or 40wt for 6V92-8V92.
Approximate coolant capacity?
55 quarts
When low, add 50/50 blend of antifreeze from Fire Maintenance
DO NOT ADD WATER
Approximate transmission capacity?
40 quarts
Dexron ATF or TransSynd
Approximate power steering capacity
6 quarts
When low, add power steering fluid or ATF Dexron transmission fluid to full level.
Approximate primer oil capacity?
4 quarts
When low, add 40wt until full.
Hydraulic fluid for cab tilt?
1.3 gallons
When low add ATF Dexron to full level
Ladder rack hydraulic fluid capacity
1 pint
When low add ATF Dexron fluid to full level.
Emergency Air Brake
Depressing green emergency button will temporarily release the brakes so apparatus can be moved off the roadway.
Max speed 2 mph.