Practice question
If the apparatus pump has been pumping for an extended period, the driver/operator should monitor the engine coolant temperature and:
- Allow the temperature to climb until the engine shuts down automatically
- Open the auxiliary pump cooler / engine cooler to circulate water through the heat exchanger
- Disable warning systems to prevent shutdowns
- 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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