Practice question

If the apparatus pump has been pumping for an extended period, the driver/operator should monitor the engine coolant temperature and:

  1. Allow the temperature to climb until the engine shuts down automatically
  2. Open the auxiliary pump cooler / engine cooler to circulate water through the heat exchanger
  3. Disable warning systems to prevent shutdowns
  4. Disengage the pump immediately at any temperature rise

Answer: B — Open the auxiliary pump cooler / engine cooler to circulate water through the heat exchanger

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