TB 65 Battery Systems

Question 1

All heavy apparatus have _____ lead acid 12 volt batteries

Answer 1

6 (two sets of three)

Question 2

Batteries are rated at _____ at 0 degrees

Answer 2

950 cold crank amperes

Question 3

Reserve capacity of ___

Answer 3

190 minutes at 25 amperes draw per hour

Question 4

Diesel engines draw approximately ____

Answer 4

2 amperes per cubic inch when starting

Question 5

Batteries are connected in ___

Answer 5

parallel

Question 6

Parallel allows the alternator or the on board battery charger to charge _____

Answer 6

all batteries simultaneously

Question 7

_____ of the 6 batteries are used to start the engine

Answer 7

5

Question 8

The 6th battery (RIGHT REAR) is not connected and is strictly used to ____

Answer 8

keep the 800, UHF, VHF and MDT powered at all times

Question 9

When the apparatus is out of service for an extended period of time, _________ the radio cut off switch must be turned off to avoid running down the batteries

Answer 9

over ten hours or the on-board battery charger cannot be plugged in