APPENDIX B QUALIFYING PROCEDURES FOR OPERATORS OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

TB 600-2

APPENDIX B

QUALIFYING PROCEDURES FOR

OPERATORS OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

B-1. Purpose. The purpose of these tests is to

false and multiple choice type questions. All questions

determine if the personnel selected for licensing have

have equal weight and the passing grade is 85.

sufficient knowledge to recognize malfunctions and

Personnel failing this test will not be permitted to

proper maintenance procedures for this equipment.

proceed to the performance test. Such failure will

disqualify the student until he has completed a retraining

B-2. Test Grades. These tests consist of true or

period on the technical aspects of the equipment.

Section I. SUGGESTED TEST QUESTIONS FOR MIXING PLANTS,

ROCK CRUSHERS AND SAW MILLS

Answer these questions by "True" or "False".

1. Engine should be operated at full throttle during warm up period.

2. If oil pressure gauge shows zero shut down engine immediately.

3. Water pump grease is soluble in water.

4. Any member of the US Army is authorized to operate any equipment.

5. An operator may clean his engine and equipment with gasoline.

6. An operator is respons ible for the spare parts and tools for his equipment.

7. Before shutting down his equipment, the operator will cool the engine by idling for a few minutes.

8. It is not necessary to fill the fuel tank daily unless a full day's running is anticipated.

9. Operators do not need to check gauges after engine is warmed up.

10. Always block towed equipment securely before starting to operate it as a stationary unit.

11. Maintain proper belt tension to prolong drive belt life.

12. Strict adherence to lubricat ion chart requirements is not necessary on this type equipment.

13. All guards will be in place during operation of this equipment.

14. Operators should service air cleaner on this type equipment at least twice as often as the lubrication chart states.

15. Air cleaners are critical items which can lengthen or shorten engine life, depending on frequency and quality of

servicing operations.

16. At first notice of any unusual noise or vibrations, unit should be shut down and checked for cause of trouble.

17. Overheating does not harm the engine if temperature does not exceed normal by more than 30.

18. An operator should be familiar with all control levers and valves before attempting to operate any pieces of

equipment.

19. The operator is responsible for safety of other personnel working on his unit.

20. The operator should either inspect his unit himself or delegate an assistant to inspect it before and after each

shift.

Section II. SUGGESTED TEST QUESTIONS FOR GRADERS,

SNOW PLOWS AND DITCHING MACHINES

Answer

these questions by "True" or "False".

Engine should be operated full throttle during warmup period.

Transmission should be in neutral position when engine is started.

If oil pressure gauge shows zero, it should be reported after reaching motor park.

Driver should always disengage clutch while descending grades.

Water pump grease is soluble in water.

Any member of the US Army is authorized to drive a military vehicle.

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