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1 ) Identify career opportunities in power equipment technology. |
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2 ) Explain safety procedures for working with power equipment systems. |
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3 ) Differentiate among common tools used with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Examples: mechanical tools, hose crimpers |
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4 ) Identify common test equipment used with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Examples: gauges, flow meters |
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5 ) Identify systems in power equipment that utilize hydraulics. |
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6 ) Distinguish between single-acting and double-acting hydraulic cylinders. |
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7 ) Describe components of a hydraulic system. |
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8 ) Explain how a hydraulic system works. Diagnosing problems with a hydraulic system
Solving problems found in a hydraulic system
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9 ) Identify parts of a pneumatic system. |
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10 ) Explain how a pneumatic system works. Diagnosing problems with a pneumatic system
Solving problems found in a pneumatic system
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11 ) Identify power equipment drivetrain components and the functions of each. |
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12 ) Diagnose power equipment clutch and transmission problems. |
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13 ) Identify controls used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Examples: electronic, digital, robotic, manual |
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14 ) Describe the use of compliance controls on power equipment. Examples: engine kill switch, inertia brake control
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15 ) Demonstrate the procedure for manual starter overhaul. Diagnosing manual starter problems
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16 ) Demonstrate the procedure for repairing electric starters. Diagnosing electric starter problems
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17 ) Identify preventive maintenance procedures used in checking and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Examples: changing fluids, changing filters, checking fluid levels, checking hoses |