A. By having a hook or rod provided with a point that can be inserted into mouth of burner.
66. Q. Why should a fuel oil tank not be filled to its holding capacity?
A. Because when heater is applied the oil would expand and overflow.
67. Q. In case of derailment or other accident that might cause the fireman to desert his position in cab, what should he do?
A. Pull key out of safety valve rod, thereby allowing oil feed from tank to be shut off.
MECHANICAL EXAMINATION
THIRD SERIES
1. Q. What are the duties of an engineman before attaching a locomotive to the train?
A. He should make a complete inspection of the locomotive, observing all important nuts and bolts, look for any signs of hot bearings on previous trip, see that the engine is equipped with necessary tools and supplies, test both of the injectors and the air brake equipment to be sure they are in good working order, see that headlight and signal lamps are in place and ready for service, observe water conditions in boiler, inspect the interior of the fire-box and see that the locomotive is properly lubricated.