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Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-1999 |
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REC141
1999 Fall – 2012 Fall |
L+L
2.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.7 Load Occ |
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Principles
of Mechanics II |
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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. |
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Cross-References:
GCO141
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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REC141 1999
Fall – 2012 Fall |
Principles of Mechanics II |
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Describe types of engines and motors and their use in turf
equipment. (I) |
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Describe types of hydraulic systems and their use in turf
equipment. (I) |
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Explain types of fuel and lubrication systems used in turf
equipment. (I) |
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Describe the various mowers used as turf equipment. (II) |
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Describe the various turf tractors. (II) |
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Describe the proper use of turf equipment such as mowers,
tractors, and motorized carts. (II) |
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Maintain mowers, tractors, and golf carts in working
condition. (II) |
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Diagnose problems and repair mowers, tractors, and
motorized carts. (II) |
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Operate mowers, tractors, and motorized carts. (III) |
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Keep accurate records of maintenance problems and repairs
to turf equipment. (IV) |
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Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations and shop safety procedures. (I, II, III, V) |
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MCCCD
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REC141 1999
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Principles of Mechanics II |
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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 |