Practice question

If a manhole cover lies within the planned outrigger footprint, the operator should:

  1. Center a jack on the cover for additional support
  2. Reposition so jacks do not load the cover; covers are not rated for concentrated apparatus loads
  3. Remove the cover and jack into the manhole
  4. Drive over the cover repeatedly to test it

Answer: B — Reposition so jacks do not load the cover; covers are not rated for concentrated apparatus loads

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