(2) Keep
the boiler clean and in good repair. (3) Keep the safety valves
in good shape and the water at its proper height.
Q. What is the first thing to do on going to your engine in
the morning?
A. See that the water is at its proper level.
Q. What is the proper level?
A. Up to the second gauge.
Q. When should you test or try the pop valve?
A. As soon as there is a sufficient pressure.
Q. How would you start your engine after it had been
standing over night?
A. Slowly.
Q. Why?
A. In order to allow the cylinder to become hot, and that the
water or condensed steam may escape without injury to the
cylinder.
Q. What is the last thing to do at night?
A. See that there is plenty of water in boiler, and if the
weather is cold drain all pipes.
Q. What care should be taken of the fusable plug?
A. Keep it scraped clean, and not allow it to become
corroded on top.
Q. What is a fusible plug?
A. It is a hollow cast plug screwed into the crown sheet or
top of fire box, and having the hollow or center filled with lead
or babbit.
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