Snow Blowers Vehicle Management Codes: D577 & D578 QUALIFICATION TRAINING PACKAGE

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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Headquarters US Air Frce Washingtn, D.C QTP 24-3-D April 2017 Snw Blwers Vehicle Management Cdes: D577 & D578 QUALIFICATION TRAINING PACKAGE

2 CONTENTS SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Overview... 3 SECTION 2 RESPONSIBILITIES Respnsibilities SECTION 3 INTRODUCTION Objectives Desired Learning Outcmes Lessn Duratin Instructinal References Instructinal Training Aids and Equipment SECTION 4 TRAINEE PREPARATION Licensing Requirements Required Reading SECTION 5 KNOWLEDGE LECTURE AND EVALUATION Overview f Training and Requirements Vehicle Inspectin Vehicle Safety and Equipment Driving Safety and Precautins Vehicle Operatin SECTION 6 EXPLANATION AND DEMONSTRATION Instructr s Preparatin Safety Prcedures and Equipment Operatr Maintenance Demnstratin Operatin Demnstratin SECTION 7 TRAINEE PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION Trainee Perfrmance Perfrmance Evaluatin Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 25 Attachment 2 VEHICLE INSPECTION GUIDE 26 Attachment 3 PERFORMANCE TEST 30 Attachment 4 SEVEN-STEP INSPECTION PROCESS 34

3 Sectin 1 OVERVIEW 1.1. Overview Send cmments and suggested imprvements n Air Frce (AF) Frm 847, Recmmendatin fr Change f Publicatin thrugh Air Frce Installatin and Missin Supprt Center (AFIMSC) functinal managers via at AFIMSC.IZSL.VehicleOps@us.af.mil Hw t use this plan: Instructr: Prvide verview f training, Sectin 2 and Sectin Instructr s lessn plan fr trainee preparatin, give classrm lecture, Sectin Instructr s lessn plan fr knwledge exam, Sectin Instructr s lessn plan fr demnstratin, Sectin Trainee: Reads this entire lessn plan prir t starting lecture Fllws alng with lecture using this lessn plan and its attachments Uses Attachment 2 and Attachment 4 as guides fr vehicle inspectin Takes perfrmance test. Sectin 2 RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. Respnsibilities The trainee shall: Ensure the trainer explains the Air Frce Qualificatin Training Plan (AFQTP) prcess and the trainee s respnsibilities Review the AFQTP/Mdule/Unit with the trainer The trainee shuld ask questins if he r she des nt understand the bjectives fr each unit.

4 Instructr shall: Review the AFQTP with the trainee Cnduct knwledge training with the trainee using the AFQTP Sign-ff the task(s). Sectin 3 INTRODUCTION 3.1. Objectives Given lectures, demnstratins, and a hands-n driving sessin, trainees will be able t perfrm peratr s inspectin and cmplete the perfrmance test with zer instructr assists Train and qualify each trainee in safe peratin and preventive maintenance f the snw blwer This training will ensure the trainee becmes a qualified snw blwer peratr; an peratr wh has the knwledge and skills t perate a snw blwer in a safe, prficient and prfessinal manner Desired Learning Outcmes Understand the purpse f the snw blwer and its rle in the missin Understand the safety precautins t be fllwed fr pre-, during- and pst-peratin inspectins f the snw blwer Knw the prper peratr maintenance prcedures f the snw blwer in accrdance with (IAW) applicable technical manual(s) and use f AF Frm 1800, Operatr s Inspectin Guide and Truble Reprt Be cmpletely familiar with the safety features f the snw blwer Safely and prficiently perate the snw blwer Lessn Duratin Recmmended instructinal and hands n training time is 14 hurs:

5 Table 3.1. Recmmended Training Time fr Training Activities. Training Activity Trainee s Preparatin Instructr s Lecture Instructr s Demnstratin Trainee s Persnal Experience (t build cnfidence and prficiency) Perfrm Operatr Maintenance Operate the Vehicle Trainee s Perfrmance Evaluatin 2 Hurs 3 Hurs 2 Hurs 6 Hurs 1 Hur Training Time Nte: This is a recmmended time; training time may be mre r less depending hw quickly a trainee learns new tasks Instructinal References Risk Management (RM) and Safety Principles IAW Air Frce Pamphlet (AFPAM) , Risk Management (RM) Guidelines and Tls Applicable technical manual(s) r Manufacturer s Operatr s Manual (see Vehicle Management fr technical manual(s) number fr vehicle being used in training) Air Frce Manual (AFMAN) , Operatin f Air Frce Gvernment Mtr Vehicles, Chapters 1-5, 7-9 and AF Frm Air Frce Instructin (AFI) , Air Frce Cnslidated Occupatinal Safety Instructin AFI , Vehicle Management Instructinal Training Aids and Equipment Snw Blwer Lessn Plan Snw blwer Applicable technical manual r manufacturer s peratr s manual AF Frm Vides (if lcally prduced) Suitable training area.

6 Traffic cnes. Sectin 4 TRAINEE PREPARATION 4.1. Licensing Requirements Trainee must have in his/her pssessin a valid state driver s license AF Frm 171, Request fr Driver s Training and Additin t U.S. Gvernment Drivers IAW AFI , Vehicle Operatins Applicable lcal licensing jurisdictin requirements Required Reading Read this entire lessn plan Read AFMAN , Chapters 1-5, 7-9 and Read manufacturer s peratr s manual fr the vehicle being trained n. Sectin 5 KNOWLEDGE LECTURE AND EVALUATION 5.1. Overview f Training and Requirements Training bjectives: Given lectures, demnstratins, hands-n perating sessin(s), the trainee must be able t perfrm peratr s inspectin and cmplete the perfrmance evaluatin with zer instructr assists Train and qualify each trainee in safe peratin and preventive/peratinal maintenance f the snw blwer This training will ensure the trainee becmes a qualified snw blwer peratr an peratr wh has the knwledge and skills t perate a snw blwer in a safe, prficient and prfessinal manner Desired learning utcmes: Understand the purpse f the snw blwer and its rle in the missin The purpse f the snw blwer is t remve heavy cncentratins f snw frm the pavement surface.

7 Rle in the missin (Unit/Base/Cmmunity (during natural disasters)/air Frce) Understand the safety precautins t be fllwed pre-, during- and pstperatinal inspectin f the snw blwer Be cmpletely familiar with the safety features f the snw blwer Safely and prficiently perate the snw blwer Snw blwer design. The design f a snw blwer varies depending n the vehicle manufacturer. Refer t the technical manual(s) fr additinal infrmatin n the specific snw blwer being perated The trainee shuld be able t identify the fllwing cmpnents f the snw blwer: Blwer head assembly cmpnents Auxiliary engine Vehicle Inspectin Pre-peratin vehicle inspectin test. Use Attachment 2 as a 360 walk-arund guide alng with AF Frm A Seven-Step Inspectin Methd will help ensure the inspectin is the same each time it is cnducted, and that nthing is left ut. See Attachment 4 fr the Seven-Step Inspectin Methd Types f Vehicle Inspectin. If discrepancies are fund the peratr must reprt them t Vehicle Cntrl Officer/Vehicle Cntrl Nn-Cmmissined Officer (VCO/VCNCO), the supervisr, and/r vehicle maintenance: Pre-peratin inspectin identify items/prblems that culd cause accidents r breakdwns Vehicle Maintenance may authrize cntinued use fr all ther maintenance discrepancies Cleanliness/damaged/missing items Leaks (fuel/il/clant/air) Fluid levels; ensure levels are is within limits: Engine il.

8 Clant Pwer steering fluid Transmissin fluid Hydraulic fluid Battery; security, fluid, damage and crrsin All wheel rims (cracks, splits, etc.); check fr lse r missing lug nuts All tires Prper inflatin Sidewalls, tread, t include depth, bulges Cuts and abrasins Lug nuts Mud flaps Transmissin Differential(s). Damage, wear and leaks Drive train. Damage, wear and leaks Drive belts; tensin and fraying Air filter(s) All hses and wiring Suspensin Shcks and springs, damage Frame blts and ther fasteners, visual inspectin fr damage Welds visual inspectin fr cracks Visual and auditry warning devices.

9 Strage bin drs prperly latched, if applicable Blwer head assembly cmpnents Blwer head frame Blwer drum/liner Ribbns Impeller Cutting edge/mldbard Lading chute assembly, if applicable Lift Frame/lift cylinder Chains, shackles, and pins Hydraulic lift/drum rtate cylinders Lading chute cylinders, if applicable Hydraulic mtr(s) Hydraulic hses Casters/shes Blwer head drive train/shear pins. Nte: Refer t technical manual(s) Auxiliary engine(s), if applicable Refer t Paragraph Pintle hk cnnectin/cmpatibility, if applicable Fuel tank(s) assembly fr damage Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, if applicable Wiring/lights/reflectrs (interir/exterir).

10 Mirrrs Windshield and windshield wipers/washers Drs Windws Seatbelts During-peratin inspectin Ensure master(s) switch is turned t the ON psitin Ignitin t accessry psitin Check all gauges and warning lights/indicatrs fr prper peratins. Nte: CAUTION Regeneratin system. Refer t technical manual(s) Ignitin t starts Check fr unusual cnditins (interir) Sunds Odrs Vibratins Cnduct 360 walk-arund; check fr unusual cnditins (exterir) Sunds Odrs Vibratins Leaks Light functin Cnduct functin check f all cntrls Steering wheel. Nte: Disengage all-wheel steer functin.

11 Shift selectr Parking brake Blwer head assembly lift/drum rtate levers/switches Lading chute assembly extent/retract/rtate/deflectr switches Windshield wipers Climate cntrl Air brake check. The trainee must accmplish all three cmpnents f the air brake check crrectly. Air brake safety devices vary. Hwever, this prcedure is designed t see that any safety device perates crrectly as air pressure drps frm nrmal t a lw air cnditin. Fr safety purpses, in areas where an incline is present, the peratr will use wheel chcks during the air brake check. The prper prcedures fr inspecting the air brake system are as fllws: With the air pressure built up t gvernr cutff ( punds per square inch (psi)), shut ff the engine, chck the wheels if necessary, release the parking brake (all vehicles) and fully apply the ft brake. Hld the ft brake fr ne minute. Check the air gauge t see if the air pressure drps mre than three punds in ne minute (single vehicle) Withut re-starting the engine, turn electrical pwer t the n r battery charge psitin. Begin fanning ff the air pressure by rapidly applying and releasing the ft brake. Lw air warning devices (buzzer, light, flag) shuld activate befre air pressure drps belw 60 psi r level specified by the manufacturer Cntinue t fan ff the air pressure. On single vehicle types, the parking brake valve shuld clse (pp-ut) Start auxiliary engine Check fr unusual cnditins (interir) Sunds Odrs Vibratins Cnduct 360 walk-arund; check fr unusual cnditins (exterir).

12 Sunds Odrs Vibratins Leaks Sign AF Frm Verify Standard Frm (SF) 91, Mtr Vehicle Accident Reprt and Department f Defense (DD) Frm 518, Accident Identificatin Card are n-hand Pst-peratin inspectin Check fuel level (< ¾ tank, refuel) Check DEF level (< ¾ tank, refuel) Ensure vehicle and cmpnents are cleaned Park vehicle. Ensure transmissin in neutral, apply parking brake Grund blwer head Fllw manufacturer s shut-dwn prcedures Shut ff lights and accessries Ensure master(s) switch is turned t the OFF psitin Drain air tanks Pst 360 walk-arund. Check fr leaks and damage Vehicle Safety and Equipment Hazards and human factrs: Traffic due t size and weight Jerky starts and stps Traveling t fast and turning t sharply Slip hazards.

13 Always maintain three-pints f cntact when munting/dismunting the vehicle Be aware f slip hazards n ladders/cat-walks Restricted visibility Safety clthing and equipment: Safety steel-ted bts must be wrn Hearing prtectin Inclement weather gear, if needed Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility and n flightline First aid kit Cnes Tire gauge Fire extinguisher AF Frm 1800, SF 91 and DD Frm Driving Safety and Precautins Overview safety and precautins. The fllwing are safety items and prcedures t be fllwed during snw blwer peratins. The manufacturer s peratr s manual will als prvide safe perating prcedures and the vehicle itself may have warnings, cautins and danger stickers that the vehicle peratr shuld be aware f Vehicle data plate. Be familiar with the lcatin and infrmatin fund n the data plate Plan the rute Overhead clearance. Check the clearance height f the vehicle relative t the verhead bstructins such as pwer lines, trees, and bridges Width restrictins/cnstructin znes, ver-the-rad Weight restrictin (rads, bridges, ff-rad cnditins).

14 Inclines Uneven grund Sft surfaces Over the rad peratin Greater vehicle weight. The peratr needs t cnsider the cmbined weight f the snw blwer and the lad. This will affect the fllwing: Operatr s ability t stp. D nt tailgate the vehicle in frnt. Allw mre distance between vehicles in rder t increase reactin time Vehicle s ability t accelerate/fllw the flw f traffic. Accelerate smthly and gradually s the truck des nt jerk. Rugh acceleratin causes unnecessary, premature mechanical damage t the truck s drive train. Maintain a safe speed (typically 5 miles per hur (mph) belw the psted speed limit) Dwngrades/upgrades. The peratr will use lwer gears mre frequently t climb hills r muntains with increasing grade steepness, length and/r heavy lad weight. Plan ahead t identify dwngrades/upgrades n the rute f travel. If pssible, talk t ther drivers wh are familiar with the grades t find ut what speeds are safe. When encuntering dwngrades/upgrades as described, the peratr will need t address: Speed. On dwngrades, gravity causes the speed f the vehicle t increase. The peratr must select an apprpriate safe speed, use a lw gear, and prper braking techniques. The peratr must g slw enugh s as t nt verheat the truck brakes Stpping. If the brakes becme t ht, they may start t fade. This means the peratr will need t apply the brakes harder and harder t acquire equivalent stpping pwer Sharp turns. Slw dwn befre entering the turn. During the turn, avid sharp sudden mvements with the steering wheel. This reduces the chance f the truck weight shifting, and als prevents the pssibility f tipping ver due t the higher center f gravity Surrundings. Operating a snw blwer requires the peratr s cnstant attentin. Many situatins can be avided by simply paying clse attentin t the surrunding cnditins. Rad signs such as steep grade, lw verhead clearance, sharp turn ahead, and special speed limits are psted fr the driver s safety Blind spts. Operatrs must understand the distances where visibility is limited based n the vehicle being used.

15 Operatr must take in t accunt the size f the blwer head assembly when perating. CAUTION: Ensure impeller and ribbns are DISENGAGED befre servicing. DISENGAGE impeller and ribbns and cease blwing peratins if anyne enters safety zne Airfield snw blwer peratins IAW AFI , Airfield Driving, AFMAN and lcal requirements. Maintain: Safe perating distance arund aircraft Prper distance frm airfield lights, buildings, hangars, etc Tw-way cmmunicatins/light signals with Base Ops and Cntrl Twer, as applicable Knwledge and adherence t airfield markings/indicatrs Alertness t aircraft/vehicle mvement Awareness f prepsitined aerspace grund equipment (AGE), wheel chcks, fire extinguisher/bttle, etc Awareness f in-grund refueling hydrant lids/utilities man-hle cvers Alertness t aircraft arresting system cables/anchr chains. CAUTION: Be aware f frst-heaved/uneven pavements and hidden items in snw windrws Backing Use a sptter and hand signals Back slwly and keep the sptter in view at all times. If the peratr lses sight f the sptter, the peratr must immediately stp the vehicle See AFMAN fr standard AF sptter hand signals and additinal guidance n sptter safety Tire changing safety Cnsider where the vehicle is lcated. If n a bridge, curve, rad with n shulder, etc.it is safer t mve a vehicle n a flat tire t a safe lcatin Find a lcatin with a firm and level surface fr the jack and jack stand.

16 Turn n the fur-way flashers Set parking brake Grund blwer head Place warning triangles r flares Blck the wheels. If changing a frnt tire, blck the rear wheels. If changing a rear tire, blck the frnt wheels As required, place dunnage r cribbage under the jack and jack stand Adhere t FOD prgram and prcedures Vehicle Operatin General vehicle peratins Cmplete a pre-peratin vehicle inspectin Sign the current AF Frm Climb int the vehicle. Use three pints f cntact Adjust the seat and mirrrs as needed; fasten seat belt Starting the vehicle T start the vehicle, ensure the parking brake is set and the gear selectin is in neutral Turn the ignitin key t the ON psitin. If the vehicle is equipped with a starter buttn, press and release the buttn nce the engines starts. CAUTION: D nt engage the starter fr mre than 10 secnds Wait 10 t 15 secnds befre reengaging the starter again if the truck des start n the first try Trucks equipped with a cld weather starting aid shuld nly be used when temperatures are clder than 35 F Once the engine starts, mnitr the gauges t make sure they are functining prperly Mving the vehicle.

17 Befre placing the vehicle in mtin, ensure the drs are clsed and all passengers have a seat belt n Check air brake pressure and ensure it is in the perating range f at minimum 90 psi Raise the blwer head and place it in the CARRY psitin befre mving the snw blwer Travel t the assigned jb lcatin and psitin the snw blwer fr snw cntrl peratins. Fllwing the snw cntrl peratins prcedures fr perating the snw blwer. CAUTION: Be mindful f elevated lights, signs and structures when blwing the snw ff f the pavement End f duty day Perfrm pst-peratin prcedures as described in Paragraph If anther peratr will be perating the snw blwer, it is recmmended t perfrm the abve prcedure tgether. Sectin 6 EXPLANATION AND DEMONSTRATION 6.1. Instructr s Preparatin Establish a training lcatin Obtain apprpriate vehicle peratr s manual Schedule/reserve a vehicle Ensure trainee cmpletes AF Frm Safety Prcedures and Equipment The fllwing safety items shuld be fllwed by bth the instructr and trainee Chck wheel (if required) when snw blwer is parked Remve all jewelry and identificatin tags Persnal prtective equipment (PPE) and equipment items Steel-ted bts must be wrn.

18 Glves will be wrn during pre-peratin, pst-peratin inspectin and while perfrming maintenance/adjustments t the blwer head Hearing prtectin, if required Eye prtectin, if required Inclement weather gear Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility r n the flightline Warning triangles The trainer and the trainee shuld cnduct a 360 walk-arund the vehicle t becme familiar with all warning labels and signs Ensure that the vehicle is prperly parked and the brakes are set befre accmplishing the walk-arund inspectin Prperly adjust driver s seat and all mirrrs Ensure trainee wears seat belts Thrughut demnstratin, practice snw blwer peratinal safety Practice basic RM prcess during demnstratin: Identify the hazards Assess the hazards Develp cntrls and make decisins Implement cntrls Supervise and evaluate Operatr Maintenance Demnstratin With trainee, accmplish vehicle inspectin using AF Frm The vehicle inspectin will fllw the seven-step methd as described in Attachment 4. An inspectin guide (Attachment 2) can be used t ensure all areas f the snw blwer are cvered in additin t the Operatin Demnstratin guidelines prvided belw.

19 6.4. Operatin Demnstratin Thrughut demnstratin: Allw fr questins Repeat demnstratins as needed Demnstrate/discuss pre-peratin and during-peratin inspectin requirements Demnstrate the fllwing fr the snw blwer Frward Turning Tw-wheel frnt steer Crab-steer All-wheel Braking Backing, (use trained sptter when backing) Parking Blwing peratins. Nte: Refer t the technical manual fr additinal guidance pertaining t the vehicle being perated. Demnstrate: Blwer head/assembly/casters adjustments Raise/lwer blwer head Rtate blwer drum right and left Engage/disengage impeller Blwing peratins t the right and t the left Demnstrate/discuss pst-peratin requirements Ensure vehicle is clean Refuel vehicle.

20 Fllwing manufacturer s shut-dwn prcedures Park Grund blwer head Place transmissin in neutral Apply brakes Apply chcks Perfrm a 360 walk-arund inspectin Anntate any discrepancies fund n AF Frm Cnclude by allwing time fr questins and any requested re-demnstratins. Sectin 7 TRAINEE PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION 7.1. Trainee Perfrmance Instructr will: Ensure safety at all times. Nte: Stp training when safety items are vilated. Prceed nly when the trainee fully understands hw t avid repeating the safety infractin(s) Chck wheel (if required) when snw blwer is parked Remve all jewelry and identificatin tags. Nte: If available, mark vehicle with magnetic sign indicating Driver-in-Training r Trainee Operatr PPE and ther items: Steel-ted bts must be wrn Glves will be wrn during pre-peratin inspectin, pst-peratin inspectin and while perfrming maintenance/adjustments t the snw blwer r blwer lifting chain/wire rpe Hearing prtectin, if required.

21 Eye prtectin, if required Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility r n the flightline Warning triangles Inclement weather gear, if required Pay particular attentin t the cautins and warnings listed in the peratr's manual Prperly adjust driver s seat and all mirrrs Ensure trainee wears seat belt Snw blwer safety items/prcedures Ensure the trainee is aware f tasks t be perfrmed Cnduct during/after-actin reviews with the trainee. (Demnstratin may need t be re-accmplished) Trainee Perfrmance Cnduct peratr maintenance (have trainee explain items being inspected). Nte: Allw trainee t use Attachment 2 as a guide while perfrming inspectin Pre-peratin inspectin Air brakes test During-peratin inspectin Ensure AF Frm 1800 is prperly dcumented Identify and explain snw blwer gauges, switches, levers and buttns Establish a rad curse that will have the fllwing: (if the curse des nt have ne f the fllwing, then the trainee shuld be able t explain the crrect perating techniques) Frward Turning.

22 Tw-wheel frnt steer Crab-steer All-wheel Braking Backing, (use sptter when backing) Parking Perfrmance Evaluatin Trainee will perfrm perfrmance evaluatin fund in Attachment Instructr and trainee will review Attachment Instructr will answer trainee s questins. Nte: If available, mark vehicle with magnetic sign indicating Driver-in-Training r Trainee Operatr Instructr will: Ensure safety at all times Place wheel chcks (if required) when snw blwer is parked, Remve all jewelry and identificatin tags PPE and ther items Steel-ted bts must be wrn Glves will be wrn during pre-peratin inspectin, pst- peratin inspectin and while perfrming maintenance/adjustments t the blwer head Hearing prtectin, if required Eye prtectin, if required Reflective belt during hurs f reduced visibility r n the flightline Warning triangles.

23 Inclement weather gear, if required Ensure trainee wears seat belt Prperly adjust driver s seat and all mirrrs Snw blwer safety items/prcedures Explain perating techniques The trainee will demnstrate and be evaluated n the fllwing prcedures Pre-peratin inspectin Frward Turning Tw-wheel frnt steer Crab-steer All-wheel Braking Backing, (use sptter when backing) Parking Blwer peratin. Nte: Refer t the technical manual fr additinal guidance pertaining t the vehicle being perated Blwer attachment adjustments Blwer attachment lift chains/wire rpe adjustments Raising/lwer blwer attachment Tilting/rtate snw blwer attachment left and right Perfrm pst-peratin inspectin Ensure vehicle cmpnents are cleaned Check fuel level. If there is < ¾ tank, refuel the vehicle.

24 Check diesel exhaust fluid level, if equipped Fllwing manufacturer s shut-dwn prcedures Park Grund blwer attachment Place transmissin in neutral Apply parking brake Engine cl dwn (3-5 minutes), shut ff lights and accessries Drain air tanks Perfrm a 360 walk-arund inspectin checking fr leaks and damage IAW Attachment Ensure the driver is aware f perating situatins Cnduct after-actin reviews with the trainee Trainee is nt allwed any instructr assists t pass perfrmance evaluatin Evaluatin checklist prvided in Attachment Retraining; retrain N-G s Re-demnstrate N-G items Have trainee re-perfrm until they shw prficiency in perating, critique weaknesses as bserved Re-evaluate.

25 References Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION AFI , Airfield Driving, 1 June 2011 AFI , Vehicle Operatins, 5 May 2016 AFI , Vehicle Management, 26 June 2012 AFI , Air Frce Cnslidated Occupatinal Safety Instructin, 15 June 2012 AFMAN , Operatin f Air Frce Gvernment Mtr Vehicles, 9 December 2016 AFPAM , Risk Management (RM) Guidelines and Tls, 11 February 2013 Adpted Frms AF Frm 171, Request fr Driver s Training and Additin t U.S. Gvernment Drivers, 15 March 2011 AF Frm 847, Recmmendatin fr Change f Publicatin, 22 September 2009 AF Frm 1800, Operatr s Inspectin Guide and Truble Reprt, 1 April 2010 Abbreviatins and Acrnyms AF Air Frce AFI Air Frce Instructin AFIMSC Air Frce Installatin Missin Supprt Center AFMAN Air Frce Manual AFQTP Air Frce Qualificatin Training Plan DD Department f Defense DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid IAW In Accrdance With PPE Persnal Prtective Equipment PSI Punds per Square Inch RM Risk Management SF Standard Frm VCNCO Vehicle Cntrl Nn Cmmissined Officer VCO Vehicle Cntrl Officer

26 Attachment 2 SNOW BLOWER INSPECTION GUIDE GENERAL STEP 1. VEHICLE OVERVIEW Paperwrk AF Frm 1800 Discrepancy Crrectin Cmplete (VM Anntatin) Vehicle Apprach Damage Vehicle Leaning Fresh Leakage f Fluids Hazards Surrunding Vehicle INTERNAL STEP 2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT Leaks/hses/Electrical Wiring Insulatin Oil Level Clant Level Pwer Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Battery Fluid Level, Cnnectins & Tie dwns Autmatic Transmissin Fluid Level Engine Cmpartment Belts Hydraulic Fluid Auxiliary Engine(s), if applicable STEP 3. ENGINE START/CAB CHECK (LEFT/FRONT/RIGHT) Safe Start Gauges Oil Pressure Gauge Air Pressure Gauge Temperature Gauge (Clant/Engine Oil) Ammeter/Vltmeter Warning Lights & Buzzers Mirrrs & Windshield Wipers/Washers

27 Emergency & Safety Equipment Red Reflective Triangles Prperly Charged & Rated Fire Extinguisher Optinal (Chains/Tire Changing Equip, Emergency Phne List) 3B Lights/Reflectrs/Reflectr Tape Cnditin (Frnt/Sides/Rear) (Dash Indicatrs fr:) Left Turn Signal Right Turn Signal Fur-Way Emergency Flashers High Beam Headlight Headlights Taillights Backing Lights Brake Lights Red Reflectrs & Amber Reflectrs Reflective Tape Cnditin Hrn Heater/Defrster Brakes Parking Brake Check Hydraulic Brake Check Air Brake Check (if equipped) Service Brake Check Safety Belt (TURN-OFF ENGINE/TURN-ON HEADLIGHTS *LOW BEAM* AND FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) STEP 4. WALK-AROUND INSPECTION 4A Steering Steering Bx/Hses Steering Linkages 4B Suspensin Springs/Air/Trque Munts Shck Absrbers 4C Brakes Slack Adjustrs & Pushrds Brake Chambers Brake Hses/Lines Drum Brake Brake Linings

28 4D Wheels Rims Tires Hub Oil Seals/Axle Seals Lug Nuts Mud Flaps Spacers & Budd Spacing SIDE OF VEHICLE 4E Drs 4E Mirrrs 4E Fuel Tank 4E Strage Bins/Strage Bin Drs 4E - Frame SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 4F Blwer Head Assembly Frame Drum/Liner Ribbns Impeller Cutting Edge/Mldbard Lading Chute Assembly, if applicable Lift Frame/Lift Cylinder Chains/Shackles/Pins Hydraulic Lift/Drum Rtate Cylinders Lading Chute Cylinders, if applicable Hydraulic Mtr(s) Hydraulic Hses Casters/Shes Blwer head Drive Train/Shear Pins 4G Pintle Hk

29 Figure A2.1. Snw Blwer Truck Inspectin Guide.

30 A3.1. Desired Learning Outcme. Attachment 3 PERFORMANCE TEST A Understand the safety precautins t be fllwed pre-, during-, and pst-peratin f the snw blwer. A Understand the purpse f the snw blwer and its rle in the missin. A Knw the prper peratr maintenance prcedures f the snw blwer, IAW applicable technical rders and use f Air Frce (AF) Frm A Safely and prficiently perate the snw blwer. A3.2. Instructins. Befre beginning the perfrmance test, the trainer will brief the trainee n the scenari that will need t be accmplished. He/she will be given additinal directins and instructins as needed thrughut the scenari. A3.3. Scring. A The trainer examiner will be scring the trainee n snw blwer peratins and als the general safe driving practices. The examiner will give directins and instructins t the trainee in sufficient time fr him/her t execute a driving maneuver. They will nt be asked t drive in an unsafe manner. A The examiner will be making varius marks n the perfrmance test checklist. This des nt necessarily mean anything has been dne wrng. It is in the best interest t cncentrate n the peratin f the snw blwer. The trainer will explain the test results at the cnclusin f the perfrmance test. A Tasks being graded are listed n the fllwing page; the trainee will be required t successfully pass all items. A The instructr will stp the test at any time safe peratins are nt being fllwed r as deemed necessary fr safety cncerns.

31 Figure A3.1. Perfrmance Test Checklist: PERFORMANCE TEST Trainees Name: Date: Event G N G Ntes 1. PRE, DURING, AND POST- OPERATION INSPECTION 1.1. Operatr has required Persnal Prtective Equipment Fllws general pattern f pre-trip checklist Perfrms brake cmpnent check 1.4. Signs AF Frm 1800 t signify accmplishment f cmplete inspectin Cleans windshield, windws, mirrrs, lights and reflectrs 1.6. Cntinues during peratins inspectin checks Knws use f jacks, tls, emergency devices, tire chains, fire extinguishers, etc Perfrms pst trip inspectin and reprts malfunctins t Vehicle Management. Event G N G Ntes 2. BASIC CONTROL AND VEHICLE OPERATION 2.1. Safety belt is used; beys all traffic signs, signals, and laws; cmpletes test withut an accident r mving vilatin Avids jerky starts and stps Des nt cut crners sharply Maintains prper speed and space Ensure prper snw blwer safety practices. List safety vilatins.

32 2.6. Turns: Checks traffic in all directins; uses turn signals and safely get int the lane needed fr the turn; slws dwn smthly, changes gears as needed t keep pwer; checks mirrrs t ensure prper clearance; vehicle shuld nt mve int ncming traffic. Tw-wheel frnt steer. Crab-steer. All-wheel Stpping - decelerates smthly, brakes evenly, changes gears as necessary; brings vehicle t a full stp withut casting Starting - checks traffic, avids jerky starts. Event G N G Ntes 3. KNOWLEDGE OF VEHICLE AND USE OF CONTROLS 3.1. Engine: Uses prper starting prcedures Allws prper warm-up. Understands all gauges. Uses prper shutdwn prcedures. Basic knwledge f engines Clutch and Transmissin. Understands prper clutching techniques. Uses clutch prperly thrugh all gears. Shifts smthly. Time shifts prperly. Avids riding the clutch. Prper use f tachmeter and shifting range Brakes and Braking Techniques Understands the principles f an air brake system. Knws prper use f the prtectin valve. Knws prper use f the hand valve. Understands the lw air warning. Uses prper techniques n dwngrades.

33 Understands the principle f frnt wheel limiting switch. Prper use f parking brake. Ensures air tank is at full tank pressure prir t mving the vehicle. Perfrms brake check befre pulling ut. Event G N G Ntes 4. BACKING/PARKING 4.1. Backing. Psitins prperly. Inspects befre backing. Uses sptters prperly. Uses mirrrs prperly. Avids blind side backing. Cntrls speed Parking. Checks traffic psitin befre parking. Secures vehicle prperly. Parks legally and safely. Uses emergency warning devices, if required. Event G N G Ntes 5. SNOW BLOWER OPERATIONS 5.1. Attachment adjustments Attachment lift chains/wire rpe adjustments Raising/lwering blwer attachment Tilting/rtating snw blwer attachment left and right. CERTIFIER COMMENTS:

34 Figure A4.1. Seven-Step Inspectin Prcess. Attachment 4 SEVEN-STEP INSPECTION PROCESS Seven-Step Inspectin Prcess Step Prcedure 1. Vehicle Overview Review the AF Frm Ensure any discrepancy has been crrected. Vehicle Management anntated the discrepancy was cmpleted. Appraching the vehicle. Damage r vehicle leaning t ne side. Fresh leakage f fluids. Hazards arund vehicle. 2. Check Engine Cmpartment Nte: Check that the parking brakes are n and/r wheels chcked. The peratr may have t raise the hd, tilt the cab (secure lse things s they dn't fall and break smething), r pen the engine cmpartment dr. Check the fllwing: Engine il level. Clant level in radiatr; cnditin f hses. Pwer steering fluid level; hse cnditin (if s equipped). Windshield washer fluid level. Battery fluid level, cnnectins and tie-dwns (battery may be lcated elsewhere). Autmatic transmissin fluid level (may require engine t be running). Check belts fr tightness and excessive wear (alternatr, water pump, air cmpressr)--learn hw much "give" the belts shuld have when adjusted right.

35 3. Start Engine and Inspect Inside the Cab (Get in and Start Engine) Leaks in the engine cmpartment (fuel, clant, il, pwer steering fluid, hydraulic fluid, battery fluid). Cracked, wrn electrical wiring insulatin. Make sure parking brake is n. Put gearshift in neutral (r park if autmatic). Start engine; listen fr unusual nises. If equipped, check the Anti-lck Braking System (ABS) indicatr lights. Light n dash shuld cme n and then turn-ff. If it stays n the ABS is nt wrking prperly. Lk at the gauges. Oil pressure. Shuld cme up t nrmal within secnds after engine is started. Air pressure. Pressure shuld build frm 50 t 90 psi within 3 minutes. Build air pressure t gvernr cut-ut (usually arund psi. Knw the vehicle s requirements. Ammeter and/r vltmeter. Shuld be in nrmal range(s). Clant temperature. Shuld begin gradual rise t nrmal perating range. Engine il temperature. Shuld begin gradual rise t nrmal perating range. Warning lights and buzzers. Oil, clant, charging circuit warning, and antilck brake system lights shuld g ut right away. Check Cnditin f Cntrls. Check all f the fllwing fr lseness, sticking, damage, r imprper setting: Steering wheel. Clutch. Acceleratr (gas pedal). Brake cntrls. Ft brake. Parking brake. Transmissin cntrls.

36 Interaxle differential lck (if vehicle has ne). Hrn(s). Windshield wiper/washer. Lights. Headlights. Dimmer switch. Turn signal. Fur-way flashers. Parking clearance identificatin marker switch (switches). Check mirrrs and windshield. Inspect mirrrs and windshield fr cracks, dirt, illegal stickers, r ther bstructins t seeing clearly. Clean and adjust as necessary. Check emergency equipment. Check fr safety equipment: Spare electrical fuses (unless vehicle has circuit breakers). Three red reflective triangles, 6 fuses r 3 liquid burning flares. Prperly charged and rated fire extinguisher. Check fr ptinal items such as: Chains (where winter cnditins require). Tire changing equipment. List f emergency phne numbers Accident reprting kit (packet). Check safety belt. Check that the safety belt is securely munted, adjusts; latches prperly and is nt ripped r frayed. 4. Turn-ff Engine Make sure the parking brake is set, turn-ff the engine, and take the key with. Turn-n headlights (lw beams) and fur-way emergency flashers, and get ut f the vehicle.

37 5. D Walk-Arund Inspectin General. G t frnt f vehicle and check that lw beams are n and bth f the fur-way flashers are wrking. Push dimmer switch and check that high beams wrk. Turn-ff headlights and fur-way emergency flashers. Turn-n parking, clearance, sidemarker, and identificatin lights. Turn-n right turn signal, and start walk-arund inspectin. Walk arund and inspect. Clean all lights, reflectrs, and glass as while ding the walk-arund inspectin. Left frnt side. Driver's dr glass shuld be clean. Dr latches r lcks shuld wrk prperly. Left frnt wheel. Cnditin f wheel and rim-- missing, bent, brken studs, clamps, lugs, r any signs f misalignment. Cnditin f tires--prperly inflated, valve stem and cap OK, n serius cuts, bulges, r tread wear. Use wrench t test rust-streaked lug nuts, indicating lseness. Hub il level OK, n leaks. Left frnt suspensin. Cnditin f spring, spring hangers, shackles, U-blts. Shck absrber cnditin. Left frnt brake. Cnditin f brake drum r disc. Cnditin f hses. Frnt. Cnditin f frnt axle. Cnditin f steering system. N lse, wrn, bent, damaged r missing parts. Must grab steering mechanism t test fr lseness. Cnditin f windshield.

38 Check fr damage and clean if dirty. Check windshield wiper arms fr prper spring tensin. Check wiper blades fr damage, "stiff" rubber, and securement. Lights and reflectrs. Parking, clearance, and identificatin lights clean, perating, and prper clr (amber at frnt). Reflectrs clean and prper clr (amber at frnt). Right frnt turn signal light clean, perating, and prper clr (amber r white n signals facing frward). Right side Right frnt: check all items as dne n left frnt. Primary and secndary safety cab lcks engaged (if cab-ver-engine design). Right fuel tank(s). Securely munted, nt damaged, r leaking. Fuel crssver line secure. Tank(s) cntain enugh fuel. Cap(s) n and secure. Cnditin f visible parts. Rear f engine--nt leaking. Transmissin-- nt leaking. Exhaust system--secure, nt leaking, nt tuching wires, fuel, r air-lines. Frame and crss members--n bends r cracks. Air-lines and electrical wiring-- secured against snagging, rubbing, wearing. Spare tire carrier r rack nt damaged (if s equipped). Spare tire and/r wheel securely munted in rack. Spare tire and wheel adequate (prper size, prperly inflated). Curbside carg cmpartment drs in gd cnditin, securely clsed, latched/lcked and required security seals in place. Right rear.

39 Cnditin f wheels and rims--n missing, bent, r brken spacers, studs, clamps, r lugs. Cnditin f tires--prperly inflated, valve stems and caps OK, n serius cuts, bulges, tread wear, tires nt rubbing each ther, and nthing stuck between them. Tires same type, e.g., nt mixed radial and bias types. Tires evenly matched (same sizes). Wheel bearing/seals nt leaking. Suspensin. Cnditin f spring(s), spring hangers, shackles, and u-blts. Axle secure. Pwered axle(s) nt leaking lube (gear il). Cnditin f trque rd arms, bushings. Cnditin f shck absrber(s). Cnditin f air ride cmpnents. Brakes. Brake adjustment. Cnditin f brake drum(s) r discs. Cnditin f hses--lk fr any wear due t rubbing. Lights and reflectrs. Side-marker lights clean, perating, and prper clr (red at rear, thers amber). Side-marker reflectrs clean and prper clr (red at rear, thers amber). Rear. Lights and reflectrs. Rear clearance and identificatin lights clean, perating, and prper clr (red at rear). Reflectrs clean and prper clr (red at rear). Right rear turn signal perating, and prper clr (red, yellw, r amber at rear). License plate(s) present, clean, and secured.

40 Splash guards present, nt damaged, prperly fastened, nt dragging n grund, r rubbing tires. Rear drs securely clsed, latched/lcked. Left side. Check all items as dne n right side, plus: Battery (batteries) (if nt munted in engine cmpartment). Battery bx (bxes) securely munted t vehicle. Bx has secure cver. Battery (batteries) secured against mvement. Battery (batteries) nt brken r leaking. Fluid in battery (batteries) at prper level (except maintenance-free type). Cell caps present and securely tightened (except maintenance-free type). Vents in cell caps free f freign material (except maintenance-free type). 6. Check Signal Lights Get in and turn-ff all lights. Turn-n stp lights (apply trailer hand brake r have a helper put n the brake pedal). Turn-n left turn signal lights. Get ut and check lights. Left frnt turn signal light clean, perating and prper clr (amber r white n signals facing the frnt). Left rear turn signal light and bth stp lights clean perating, and prper clr (red, yellw, r amber). Get in vehicle. Turn-ff lights nt needed fr driving. Check fr all required papers, trip manifests, permits, etc. Secure all lse articles in cab (they might interfere with peratin f the cntrls r hit the peratr in a crash). Start the engine.

41 7. Start the Engine and Check Test fr Hydraulic Leaks Test fr hydraulic leaks. If the vehicle has hydraulic brakes, pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure t the pedal and hld fr five secnds. The pedal shuld nt mve. If it des, there may be a leak r ther prblem. Brake system. Test parking brake. Fasten safety belt. Set parking brake (pwer unit nly). Place vehicle int a lw gear. Gently pull frward against parking brake t make sure the parking brake hlds. If it desn't hld vehicle, it is faulty; get it fixed. Test service brake stpping actin. G abut 5 miles per hur. Push brake pedal firmly. "Pulling" t ne side r the ther can mean brake truble. Any unusual brake pedal "feel" r delayed stpping actin can mean truble. If the trainee finds anything unsafe during the Vehicle inspectin, get it fixed. Federal and state laws frbid perating an unsafe vehicle. Check vehicle peratin regularly: Instruments. Air pressure gauge (if the vehicle has air brakes). Temperature gauges. Pressure gauges. Ammeter/vltmeter. Mirrrs. Tires. Safety inspectin. Dcument any discrepancy n AF Frm Sign-ff AF Frm 1800 t signify accmplishment f inspectin.

42 Figure A4.2. Additinal Steps fr Inspecting Air Brakes System. Additinal Steps fr Inspecting Air Brakes Step Prcedure 2. Engine Cmpartment Checks Check air cmpressr drive belt cnditin and tightness (if cmpressr is belt driven). 5. Walk-Arund Inspecting Check manual slack adjusters n S-cam brakes. Nte: Vehicles with autmatic slack adjustrs still must be checked. Park n level grund and chck the wheels. Release the parking brakes s the peratr can mve the slack adjusters. Use glves and pull hard n each slack adjuster that it can be reached. Check slack adjuster, mre than 1-inch indicates adjustments required (vehicles with t much brake slack can be very hard t stp). Adjust it r have it adjusted. Check brake drums (r discs), linings, and hses. 7. Final Air Brake Check Test lw pressure warning signal. Shut the engine ff when the vehicle has enugh air pressure s that the lw pressure warning signal is nt n. Turn the electrical pwer n. Step n and ff the brake pedal t reduce air tank pressure. Lw air pressure warning signal shuld cme n befre the pressure drps t less than 60 psi in the air tank with lwest pressure. Check that the spring brakes cme n autmatically. Chck the wheels. Release the parking brakes when enugh air pressure is built up. Shut the engine ff. Step n and ff the brake pedal t reduce the air tank pressure. "Parking brake" knb shuld pp ut when the air pressure falls t the manufacturer's specificatin. Check rate f air pressure buildup Refer t manufacturer s recmmendatin fr average buildup time.

43 If nt within recmmended time, the air pressure may drp t lw during driving peratins. Test air leakage rate. With a fully-charged air system (typically 125 psi). Turn-ff the engine. Release the service brake and time the air pressure drp. The lss rate shuld be less than 2 psi in ne minute fr single vehicles. Nt less than 3 psi in 1 minute fr cmbinatin vehicles. Then apply 90 psi r mre with the brake pedal. After the initial pressure drp, if the air pressure falls mre than 3 psi in 1 minute fr single vehicles. Nt mre than 4 psi fr cmbinatin vehicles. Check air cmpressr gvernr cut-in and cut-ut pressures. Air cmpressr shuld start at abut 100 psi and stp at abut 125 psi. Run the engine at a fast idle. Air gvernr shuld cut-ut the air cmpressr at abut the manufacturer's specified pressure. Engine idling, step n and ff brake t reduce air tank pressure. Cmpressr shuld cut-in at manufacturer's specified cut-in pressure. Test parking brake: Stp the vehicle; put the parking brake n; gently pull against it in lw gear t determine if parking brake will hld. Test service brakes. Wait fr nrmal air pressure. Release the parking brake. Mve the vehicle frward slwly (abut 5 mph). Apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal. Nte any vehicle "pulling" t ne side, unusual feel, r delayed stpping actin.