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Introduction
The following document is intended as a supplement to the above mentioned training and to be used as reference for standard torques and color and symbol definitions. The symbols referenced in this document do not depict all the symbols that could be used in a VSP, as the following symbols are a sample of symbols that could be found in a VSP.
AVSpare Channel 1 Video
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Illustration 1 | g06471531 |
Reference: For supplemental information and interpretation of Visual Service Procedures, refer to the following video. The previous training has been replaced with the video below.
Note: Click or copy the following link into a web browser (a CWS login is required to access AVSpare Channel1), or scan the following QR code using a QR enabled device.
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Illustration 2 | g06306276 |
Torque Specifications
Reference: Torque Specifications , SENR3130 for the latest standard torque specifications used for AVSpare® fasteners.
Visual Service Procedure Colors
Note: Based on SAE J2892 Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice.
Graphic Color Description
Color-coding of targeted components, or sections of a part, is used to communicate a required action.
The descriptions below illustrate the different colors and what is represented when used in a graphic.
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(Blue) The primary component of focus for a particular step. Target or primary component to be installed or removed. Installation implied unless otherwise noted with a symbol. |
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(AVS® Yellow) Description of parts. |
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(Yellow) Components disconnected, connected, or placed aside for access, but not removed. Highlighted areas of adjustment, inspection, or special attention. |
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(Cyan) Special tools or other equipment required for use in a particular step. |
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(Light Gray) Components used for reference. |
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(Magenta) Any fastener, retainer, or electrical connector used to install or remove the primary component. |
Visual Service Procedures Symbols per J2892
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Accumulator Discharge - To relieve a fluid storage device of energy. |
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Air Dryer - Device for removing moisture. |
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Align - To arrange or to place objects along a line. |
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Align - Bottom - To arrange or place objects along a line referencing the bottom faces. |
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Align - Horizontal Center - To arrange or place objects along a line referencing the left to right centers. |
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Align - Left - To arrange or place objects along a line referencing the left faces. |
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Align - Right - To arrange or place objects along a line referencing the right faces. |
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Align - Vertical - To arrange or place objects along a line referencing vertical centers. |
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Apply Sealant - To apply a sealing material having the specified thickness or diameter. |
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Attach - To connect together or to fasten on something. |
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Avoidance Zone Entry |
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Avoidance Zone Entry Prohibited |
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Bad - Defective, of low standard, consumed. |
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Begin, Start - To start or perform the first act, step, or something. |
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Boring - To indicate boring for making holes. |
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Brake ON - Stopping device applied. |
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Brake System - Mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system |
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Broom, Manual Sweep - An act of sweeping something with a brush |
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Cat dealer |
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Charge - To give an electric charge. |
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Circuit Breaker Closed |
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Clamp - To hold in position by using a mechanical device. |
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Clean - To remove foreign or undesired material. |
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Clean With Fluid - To remove foreign or undesired material using a liquid substance. |
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Clock, Timer, Time - a mechanical or electrical device for measuring time, indicating hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds, typically by hands on a round dial or by displayed figures |
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Close - To shut, as in a door. To bring into contact. |
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Compress, Load - To press together, to squeeze. To transfer weight or force to an object. The weight or force carried by an object. |
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Compressed Spring Compartment - Flying Objects - A space that contains loaded compressed springs |
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Connect - To place, join, or fasten in an electrical circuit. |
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Connect Line (Hose Connect) - To place in a fluid line (hydraulic, fuel, air, brake, refrigerant, etc); to join or fasten together fluid transmission connectors |
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Cool - To reduce the temperature of an object or system. |
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Coolant Level - Amount of coolant in reservoir. |
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Count - Determine the total number of (a collection of items) |
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Cut - To divide or terminate. To reduce the length of an object. |
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Diesel Fuel - Any liquid fuel used in diesel engines, whose fuel ignition takes place, without any spark, as a result of compression of the inlet air mixture and then injection of fuel |
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Discard, Do Not Reuse - To cast aside as useless or undesirable in approved and responsible manner. |
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Disconnect - To remove or separate in an electrical circuit. |
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Disconnect Line (Hose Disconnect) - To remove from a fluid line (hydraulic, fuel, air, brake, refrigerant, etc); to separate fluid transmission connectors |
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Drain - To remove fluid until desired level. |
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Drill - To pierce or make a hole with a drill. |
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Dumper Hauler Body Float |
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Dumper Hauler Body Float OFF |
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Electrocution Hazard - A workplace hazard that exposes workers to a lethal amount of electrical energy |
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Engine High Idle Hold |
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Engine Low Idle Hold |
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Engine Oil Filter |
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Engine Start Off/Inactive |
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Engine Stop |
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Extend - Make longer or wider |
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Fan Off/Inactive |
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Fast |
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Fill, Refill - To supply a container with as much material as the container is specified to contain. |
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Fill Engine Coolant Container |
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Fill Engine Coolant Container (ELC) - Extended Life Coolant |
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Filter Cleaning or Changing |
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Finger Tighten - To apply tension or torque with one's digits and unaided by a tool or lever. |
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Flammable - Easily set on fire |
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Fluid/Water Spray - High Pressure |
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Fluid/Water Spray - Low Pressure |
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Fluid Flushing - Pulsed |
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Good - Acceptable, within desired specifications. |
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Grease - To apply a thick lubricant. |
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Grease Lubrication - Automatic Fill |
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Grease Lubrication - Autolube Level |
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Headlights - High Beam |
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Headlights - Low Beam |
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High Coolant Temperature |
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High-Pressure Spray |
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Horn - An instrument sounding a warning or other signal |
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Hot Surface - Surface may be hot to touch from operation or heating element |
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Indicator Light - A device for showing the operating condition of some system |
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Inflate - To cause to expand by filling with a gas. |
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Insert - To put in or between. |
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Inspect - To confirm, inspect, look, or observe to confirm or assure accuracy, conformance. |
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Install - To set up for use or service |
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Keep, Store - To retain for reinstallation or reuse. |
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Keep Hands Away, Do Not Touch - Area or component that hand contact should be avoided |
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Level - To position a surface in a horizontal orientation. To position in vertical dimension. To align to assist positioning a surface in a horizontal orientation. |
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Lift-Raise - To raise to a higher position, move, or bring something upward. |
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Listen, Hear - To be alert to catch an expected sound. |
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Lock - Restrict access to the full functionality of component or machine |
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Loosen - To make less tight, set free, or release. |
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Low Coolant Temperature |
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Lower - To drop to a reduced energy position. To reduce the level of material in a container. To cause to descend. |
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Lubricate, Oil - To apply a material to a surface to reduce |
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Man-Crushing - An object or act that can result in bodily harm from a crushing or falling force |
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Mark - To make a visible trace or impression on something. |
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Measure - To determine the dimension, area, volume, or other quantifiable property of an object. A desired quantity of something. |
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Move - To change position |
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Nonflammable - Not catching fire easily; not flammable |
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Obtain Sample - To attain a specified amount of the referenced material or liquid |
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Off, Inactive - Not functioning or so as to cease to function |
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Offset - To place out of line |
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Oil |
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Open - To unseal or get access to |
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Operation and Maintenance Manual - Refer to a procedure in a Operation and Maintenance Manual |
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Paint - To coat the surface of (something) with paint, as decoration or protection |
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Parking Brake |
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Parking Lights |
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Persons Required - To specify the number of people required to safely perform the procedure |
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Position - To locate the desired or intended location |
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Prohibited, No, Do Not - To prevent from doing something. |
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Protect - To cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction. |
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Pry - To raise, move, or open with a lever. |
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Pull - To apply force to cause motion towards the person or machine exerting the force. |
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Push - To apply force to cause motion away from the person or machine exerting the force. |
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Radio Off/Inactive |
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Rearward Moving Machine Alarm - Audio device used to warn of machine reverse motion |
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Record - To keep an account serving as evidence of an event |
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Recycle - To dispose of in a manner that enables future reuse of the object's materials |
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Release, Unclamp - To set free |
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Relieve - To eliminate the pressure or force on a part or system to reduce a pressure, load, or weight on a device |
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Remove - To take off or eliminate component |
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Repair - To restore to usable condition after damage or decay |
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Repeat - To perform once more. Iterate to do, make, or perform again |
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Replace - To restore, or return to a former or proper place |
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Retract - Draw back or be drawn back in |
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Return - To come back to a former location or condition |
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Reverse Gear - Gear used to move in rearward direction |
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Rotate - To turn on an axis. To alternate position or orientation |
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Rotate - Clockwise - To turn on an axis. To alternate position or orientation, for the purpose of achieving even wear. |
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Rotate - Counter Clockwise - To turn on an axis. To alternate position or orientation, for the purpose of achieving even wear. |
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Rotational Speed, High Idle |
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Rotational Speed, Low Idle |
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Route - To install a harness, hose, or wire along a specific course or layout along or through a product, to direct along a predefined path. |
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Runout - Axial - Movement along an axle within limits as part of a mechanism. |
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Seal - To fasten or close securely. |
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Seat Belt - A belt or strap securing a person to prevent injury |
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Separate - To move or be apart. |
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Service Indicator - Refer to a Technical Manual, Warning, Caution, or Notice |
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Shock Hazard - Potential electric shock |
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Slide - To pass along a surface with a smooth, slipping movement. To move along in continuous contact with a surface. |
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Slow |
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Special Tool - To work with a nonstandard device. |
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Start, On |
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Start, Engine Start |
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Stop - To end or discontinue motion or operation. |
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Suction |
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Support - To bear the weight of an object. |
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Tap - To lightly strike. |
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Tapping - To cut threads on the inside of a hole, or to restore an internal thread that has been damaged. |
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Temperature |
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Temperature High |
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Temperature Increasing Heat |
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Temperature Low |
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Thermostat |
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Tie - to fasten, attach, or close |
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Tighten - To make nearer, to fully stretch, without slack, or to apply tension or torque. |
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Tilt - To cause to rise at least one end or side. To cause to lean, incline, slope, or slant. |
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Transmission In Drive - To place the transmission into its DRIVE position. |
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Transmission In Neutral - To place the transmission into its NEUTRAL position. |
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Transmission In Park - To place the transmission into the locked or PARK position. |
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Transmission In Reverse - To place the transmission into REVERSE for backing up the vehicle. |
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Turn Signals |
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Twist - Turn or bend into a specified position or in a specified direction |
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Wash - An act of washing something or an instance of being washed. |
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Water, Fluid, Coolant |
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Water Fill/Empty, Flush |
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Water Fluid Draining |
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Weight - A heavy object, especially one being lifted or carried |
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Weld - To join by heating until liquid portions of two or more pieces of metal in contact with each other and allowing the common puddle to solidify. |
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Wheel Chock - Wedges of sturdy material placed closely against a vehicle's wheels to prevent accidental movement |
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Window Washer Fluid - A fluid for vehicles that is used in cleaning the windshield |
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Work Light - Rear |
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Unload - To take off force or discharge energy. |
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Unlock - To release from a secured position. |
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Ventilating Air, Circulating Fan |
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Voltage - Low - Voltage below what is required for normal operation |