Farm Mechanics
Requirements 1998
- List 10 common tools found in a well-equipped
farm shop and explain how to safely use each one.
- Do the following:
- List ten safety devices in a well-equipped farm
shop and explain the function of each.
- Demonstrate proper safety apparel and equipment
to be worn and used when operating a grinder, wire-brush wheel, welder,
or drill.
- Draw a plan showing a well-equipped farm shop.
Point out mandatory safety devices and features in the shop.
- Explain how power is produced or transferred in
a:
- Diesel engine
- Hydraulic system
- Transmission or any other power system.
- Do TWO of the following:
- Replace the handle on any tool found on the
farm.
- Build a tool rack with storage for nails,
bolts, nuts, and washers.
- Properly grind the mushroom head off of a
chisel or punch.
- Correctly grind or file a screwdriver tip.
- Do ONE of the following:
- Make the necessary adjustments to ready a piece
of farm equipment or machinery for field operation.
- Choose a piece of farm machinery or equipment.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten any that are loose. Replace
those that are missing, worn, or damaged.
- Repair broken or worn farm machinery or
equipment.
- Make a list of safety precautions for adjustments
or repairs you make for requirement 5.
- Do ONE of the following:
- On an engine-powered machine: grease all
fittings, change oil and oil filter, clean air cleaner, flush cooling
system, clean radiator fins, and replace diesel fuel filters.
- With any farm machine, do a daily service check
for field use. (Do things needed for best field performance.)
- Prepare any farm machine for winter storage.
- Visit an implement dealer. Interview the dealer,
technician, or service manager for hints on good preventive maintenance.
Ask why it is important. What are the costs? What happens that causes wear
or damage? Report what you discovered.
- Explain each step in ONE of the following
maintenance procedures:
- Tightening hydraulic fittings
- Servicing spark plugs
- Lubricating a clutch-release bearing
- Cleaning a work piece with a wire-brush wheel.
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