Training Bulletin 048- Engine Brake “jake Brake”

Question 1

The jacobs engine brake reacts quickly. It will activate or deactivate in less than ___ of a second.

Answer 1

1/4 of a second

Question 2

The Jake Brake switches on an apparatus equipped with an automatic transmission and a Cummins Diesel engine, will be on ON/OFF switch mounted on the dash board. A ____ position switch controlling the amount of retarding power desired,

Answer 2

3 ( high, medium, low )
With 1 on/off switch

Total of 4 positions

Question 3

What deactivates the jake brake from retarding?

Answer 3

Depressing the throttle pedal

Question 4

The Jake Brake switches used on an apparatus equipped with an automatic transmission and a Detroit Diesel engine, will be a single, ____ position switch, ___, ___, ___ mounted on the dash board.

Answer 4

3 position

Off, low, high

Question 5

USAGE GUIDE : LIGHT TRAFFIC CONDITION use what position

Answer 5

Minimum Jake Brake switch setting

Question 6

USAGE GUIDE : MEDIUM TRAFFIC CONDITION use what position?

Answer 6

Minimum to moderate Jake Brake switch setting

Question 7

USAGE GUIDE : HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSES use what position?

Answer 7

Maximum Jake Brake switch setting

Question 8

DO NOT ENGAGE THE JAKE BRAKE ON WET STREETS.

Question 9

DO NOT ENGAGE THE JAKE BRAKE DURING PUMPING OR AERIAL OPERATIONS.

Question 10

DO NOT ENGAGE JAKE BRAKE WHEN UPSHIFTING GEARS.

Question 11

DO NOT ENGAGE THE JAKE BRAKE AT IDLE OR LOW ENGINE SPEED.