STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Match terms associated with basic principles of engines to the correct definitions.

 II.     Identify basic parts of diesel and gasoline engines.

 III.    Distinguish basic differences between a gasoline engine and a diesel engine

 IV.     Identify components of a cooling system

 V.      Select from a list preventive maintenance procedures

 VI.     Distinguish between components of fuel systems for gasoline and diesel engines.

 VII.    Distinguish among types of air cleaners

 VIII.   State functions of battery

 IX.     Select from a list of safety rules pertaining to care and maintenance of batteries.

 X       Label components of the starting system.

 XI.     Distinguish the purpose of intake system and exhaust system in diesel engines.

 XII.    Distinguish between parts of an intake system and parts of an exhaust system.

 XIII.   Select from a list advantages of a turbocharged engine.

 XIV.    State purposes of engine lubrication system.

 XV.     Demonstrate the ability to:

         A.      Service an air cleaner

         B.      Clean and service a battery

         C.      Change engine oil and filter

         D.      Change hydraulic oil and filter

         E.      Adjust tracks on a track vehicle

         F.      Check tire pressure and tire condition on a rubber tire vehicle

         G.      Inspect machine for cracks in frame and components

         H.      Change a cutting edge

         I.      Change bucket teeth

         J.      Grease entire machine

         K.      Identify injector problems

         L.      Identify block heater problems

         M.      Proper use of ether

         N.      Proper use of glow plug system

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Basic Engines

 II.     Basic fuel system

 III.    Basic hydraulic system

 IV.     Air intake system

 V.      Electrical system

 VI.     Starting aid system

 VII.    Block heater system

 VIII.   Direct drive transmissions

 IX.     Hydrostatic drive systems

 X       Shuttle transmissions

 XI.     Track undercarriage identification and inspection

 XII.    Servicing a track vehicle

 XIII.   Servicing a track vehicle

 XIV.    Servicing a rubber tire vehicle