Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO141   19976-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/25/97  
GCO141      19976-19995 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Principles of Golf Equipment Mechanics II
Additional principles of mechanics as applied to golf course equipment. Includes equipment components such as engines, motors, hydraulics, and fuel and lubricating systems. Tractor, mower, and golf cart operation, maintenance, and repair. Prerequisites: GCO140.
 
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GCO141   19976-19995 Principles of Golf Equipment Mechanics II
1. Describe types of engines and motors and their use in golf course equipment. (I)
2. Describe types of hydraulic systems and their use in golf course equipment. (I)
3. Explain types of fuel and lubrication systems used in golf course equipment. (I)
4. Describe the various mowers used as golf course equipment. (II)
5. Describe the various tractors used as golf course equipment. (II)
6. Describe the proper use of mowers, tractors, and golf carts. (II)
7. Maintain mowers, tractors, and golf carts in working condition. (II)
8. Diagnose problems and repair mowers, tractors, golf carts, and other golf equipment. (II)
9. Operate mowers, tractors, and golf carts. (III)
10. Keep accurate records of maintenance problems and repairs to golf course equipment. (IV)
11. Follow federal and shop safety procedures. (I, II, III, V)
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GCO141   19976-19995 Principles of Golf Equipment Mechanics II
    I. Components of Golf Course Equipment
        A. Engines
          1. Types
            a. Small
            b. Multicylinder
            c. Two and four stroke
            d. Liquid and air cooled
          2. Appropriate use
          3. Maintenance/repair
            a. Valves
            b. Pistons
            c. Crankcase
            d. Filters
            e. Carburetor
            f. Ignition
            g. Governor, alternator, and starter
          4. Safety procedures
        B. Motors
          1. Types
            a. Electric - AC/DC
            b. Gasoline/ diesel
          2. Maintenance/repair
        C. Hydraulics
          1. Types
          2. Use
          3. Maintenance/repair
        D. Fuel systems
          1. Types
            a. Gasoline
            b. Diesel
          2. Use
          3. Maintenance/repair
          4. Safety
        E. Lubricating systems
          1. Types
          2. Use
          3. Maintenance/repair
          4. Safety
      II. Golf Course Equipment
          A. Mowers
            1. Types
              a. Greens and tees
              b. Fairway
              c. Deck
              d. Utility
              e. Gang
            2. Use
            3. Maintenance/repair
            4. Safety
          B. Tractors
            1. Types
              a. Small
              b. Large
            2. Use
            3. Maintenance/repair
            4. Safety
          C. Golf carts
            1. Types
              a. Electric
              b. Battery operated
              c. Fuel
              d. Other
            2. Use
            3. Maintenance/repair
            4. Safety
        III. Golf Course Equipment Operation
            A. Mowers
            B. Tractors
            C. Golf carts
            D. Safety
          IV. Record Keeping
              A. Problems
              B. Repairs
            V. Safety
                A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
                B. Shop safety procedures
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