In some oil supply systems, an alarm is triggered when the reservoir __________.
- Is in safe mode
- Is at a low level
- Is filled to proper level
- Contains air - ANSWERS-Is at a low level
During an oil analysis, high oil temperature can cause what symptom?
- High viscosity
- No odor
- Burned or pungent odor
- Good oil - ANSWERS-Burned or pungent odor
According to proper maintenance practices, how often should oil be added to the
oil reservoir?
- As often as needed
- At the beginning of each shift
- According to the manufacturer's recommendation
- Checking and adding oil is not necessary - ANSWERS-According to the
manufacturer's recommendation
,Storing lubricants in the proper designated areas is an example of following
__________.
- Correct storage procedures
- PPE requirements
- Quality policy
- The leader - ANSWERS-Correct storage procedures
Which lubrication application method is most often used in machinery with low
operating speeds?
- Drip or gravity
- Manual
- Splash
- Bath - ANSWERS-Manual
Food processing equipment uses __________ for lubrication.
- WD-40
- White grease or FGL-1
- Synthetic grease
- Vegetable based grease only - ANSWERS-White grease or FGL-1
What type of bearing should not be lubricated?
- Ball bearing
,- Block bearing
- Unsealed bearing
- Sealed bearing - ANSWERS-Sealed bearing
Grease is classified as what kind of lubricant?
- Solid
- Semisolid
- Liquid
- Gas - ANSWERS-Semisolid
Too little lubrication of what component can cause seizing in a machine?
- Belts
- Sprockets
- Sheaves
- Bearings - ANSWERS-Bearings
When should you stop pumping grease into a pillow block bearing?
- When new grease begins to flow out of the bearing
- When old grease begins to flow out of the bearing
- When the grease gun handle becomes difficult to move
- When grease comes out of the connection between the coupler and the grease
fitting - ANSWERS-When old grease begins to flow out of the bearing
, Which qualitative description corresponds with an NLGI number of 2?
- Hard, like the lead of a pencil
- Medium, like jelly
- Soft, similar to hair gel
- Partly fluid, similar to honey - ANSWERS-Soft, similar to hair gel
The most harmful act a maintenance person can do to this component is to get
dirt in it.
- Coupling
- Gear
- Bearing
- Belt - ANSWERS-Bearing
Zerk fittings are used to lubricate __________.
- Single bearings
- Motor shafts
- Automatic systems
- Oil spray systems - ANSWERS-Single bearings
Three qualities used when specifying grease are: water resistance, hardness, and
__________.