Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO141   19996-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/25/99  
GCO141      19996-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Principles of Mechanics II
Additional principles of mechanics as applied to turf equipment. Includes equipment components such as engines, motors, hydraulics, and fuel and lubricating systems. Tractor, mower, and motorized cart operation, maintenance, and repair. Prerequisites: GCO140.
Cross-References:   REC141
 
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GCO141   19996-99999 Principles of Mechanics II
1. Describe types of engines and motors and their use in turf equipment. (I)
2. Describe types of hydraulic systems and their use in turf equipment. (I)
3. Explain types of fuel and lubrication systems used in turf equipment. (I)
4. Describe the various mowers used as turf equipment. (II)
5. Describe the various turf tractors. (II)
6. Describe the proper use of turf equipment such as mowers, tractors, and motorized carts. (II)
7. Maintain mowers, tractors, and golf carts in working condition. (II)
8. Diagnose problems and repair mowers, tractors, and motorized carts. (II)
9. Operate mowers, tractors, and motorized carts. (III)
10. Keep accurate records of maintenance problems and repairs to turf equipment. (IV)
11. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and shop safety procedures. (I, II, III, V)
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GCO141   19996-99999 Principles of Mechanics II
    I. Components of in Turf 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. Turf 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. Motorized carts
            1. Types
              a. Electric
              b. Battery operated
              c. Fuel
              d. Other
            2. Use
            3. Maintenance/repair
            4. Safety
        III. Turf Equipment Operation
            A. Mowers
            B. Tractors
            C. Motorized 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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