Question 297Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passWhich of the following precautions should be taken prior to starting the separator shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0127
AMake sure the separator is properly assembled.
BCheck for the correct oil level in the gear housing.
CRelease the bowl brake and confirm proper valve line up.
DAll of the above are correct.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above are correct. This is the correct answer because all three precautions are necessary to safely start the separator shown in the illustration: 1) Making sure the separator is properly assembled ensures it is in good working order and will function as intended. 2) Checking the correct oil level in the gear housing is critical to proper lubrication and preventing damage to the separator. 3) Releasing the bowl brake and confirming proper valve line-up prepares the separator for safe start-up and operation. The other options are incorrect because they do not encompass all the necessary precautions that should be taken prior to starting the separator.
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