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Occupational Skill

Applies technical information.
Accesses technical information.
  • knowledge of technical information sources
  • ability to access technical information from books and bulletins
  • ability to access technical information from electronic sources such as Internet, CD ROM, disk and from microfiche
Analyzes technical information.
  • knowledge of farm equipment principles, operations and terms
  • ability to analyze technical information to facilitate repair
  • ability to identify individual unit and/or components of farm equipment
Uses tools and equipment.
Uses general tools.
  • knowledge of general tools types and their application
  • ability to determine the proper tool for the task to be done
  • ability to select and operate general tools
  • ability to use hand tools properly
  • ability to perform preventative maintenance on tools
  • ability to use power tools
Uses specialized tools.
  • knowledge of farm equipment specialized tools and their application
  • ability to select the proper specialized tools as recommended by the manufacturer
  • ability to use specialized electrical tools and equipment
  • ability to use specialized hydraulic tools and equipment
  • ability to use specialized measuring tools and equipment
  • ability to use specialized air conditioning tools and equipment
  • ability to use specialized engine fuel system tools
  • ability to use specialized power train tools and equipment
  • ability to operate specialized tools properly
  • ability to perform preventative maintenance on specialized tools
Uses lifting tools.
Uses hoisting equipment.
  • knowledge of hoisting tool types and their applications
  • ability to determine proper hoisting device with sufficient capacity such as gantry crane, ratchet cable hoist
  • ability to determine proper sling such as cables, chains, nylon straps
  • ability to use support devices to secure load such as jack stands
  • ability to attach hoisting device to load and operate hoist safely
Uses lifting devices.
  • knowledge of lifting tool types and their applications
  • ability to determine proper lifting device with sufficient capacity such as jacks, forklift, manufacturers’ special lifting equipment
  • ability to operate lifting device in specified location to lift load safely
  • ability to perform preventative maintenance on lifting tools
  • ability to use support devices to secure load such as jack stands
Uses welding, cutting and heating equipment.
Uses welding equipment.
  • knowledge of welding equipment and their application
  • ability to recognize different metals such as iron, steel, cast iron, aluminum and stainless steel to be welded
  • ability to select welding process
  • ability to select proper welding rods for the metal being welded
  • ability to select and operate welding equipment such as oxy-acetylene, electric welding (stick welders, MIG welders)
  • ability to recommend specialty welding
  • ability to maintain welding equipment
  • ability to perform welding operations (repair buckets, front-end loaders, reinforcing frames, etc.)
Uses cutting equipment.
  • knowledge of trade related cutting equipment and their applications
  • ability to recognize different metals such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel to be cut
  • ability to determine cutting process
  • ability to select and operate cutting equipment such as oxy-acetylene cutting, electric arc cutting with special cutting rods or carbon arc cutting, plasma cutting
  • ability to maintain cutting equipment
Uses heating equipment.
  • knowledge of types of trade related heating equipment and their applications
  • ability to recognize different metals such as iron, steel, cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel to be heated
  • ability to determine heating process
  • ability to select and operate heating equipment such as oxy-acetylene torch, propane torch, electric carbon arc
  • ability to perform preventative maintenance on heating equipment

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Engines And Engine Systems

Maintains engines and engine systems.
Maintains lubrication systems.
  • knowledge of lubrication systems operation, its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of fluid classification (viscosity, API)
  • ability to change oil and oil filters
  • ability to interpret manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to prepare an oil analysis
Maintains cooling systems.
  • knowledge of cooling systems operation its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of coolant classification
  • ability to clean and flush cooling system
  • ability to check coolant conditions
  • ability to check coolant levels
  • ability to check coolant strength
Maintains intake and exhaust systems.
  • knowledge of intake and exhaust systems operation, its component parts and their function
  • ability to check, clean and replace air filters
  • ability to check air intake and exhaust systems for leaks
  • ability to perform valve adjustments
Maintains fuel systems.
  • knowledge of fuel systems operation, its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of fuel additives and their manufacturers’ recommended application
  • ability to check and replace fuel filters
  • ability to check and remove water contaminates
Maintains engine control systems.
  • ability to maintain terminals and electronic connectors
  • ability to complete a visual check
  • knowledge of engine control systems operation, its component parts and their function
Diagnoses engine performance.
Inspects engines and engine systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine inspection
  • ability to complete sensory inspection (sight, sound, feel, smell)
  • ability to use diagnostic tools
Tests engines and engine systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine and engine system testing procedures
  • ability to complete dynamometer engine performance test
  • ability to complete compression test
  • ability to complete injection test
  • ability to complete oil pressure test
  • ability to determine turbo-boost pressure
  • ability to complete cylinder leakage test
  • ability to complete crankcase pressure test
Repairs basic engines.
Removes engine.
  • knowledge of engine operation, its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine removal
  • ability to follow recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine removal
  • ability to remove fasteners and framework
  • ability to install safety stands
  • ability to remove engine from chassis
Disassembles engines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine disassembly
  • ability to follow recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine disassembly
  • ability to remove fuel systems
  • ability to remove cooling systems
  • ability to remove intake and exhaust systems
  • ability to remove cylinder head, crankshaft, camshaft, pistons, connecting rods and liners and related components
Analyzes components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ wear limitations
  • ability to clean components
  • ability to determine if components are within acceptable tolerances
  • ability to determine serviceability
Reassembles engines.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for engine assembly
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ specifications for engine assembly
  • ability to install connecting rods, pistons and liners, camshaft, crankshaft, cylinder head and related components
  • ability to install intake and exhaust systems
  • ability to install internal cooling systems
  • ability to install fuel systems
Installs engines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine installation
  • ability to install engine following manufacturers’ specification
  • ability to install and torque fasteners
  • ability to remove safety stands and lifting devices
  • ability to install accessories (power steering system, air conditioning, compressors, intake and exhaust manifolds, accessory drive systems, cooling systems)
Tests engines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for engine testing
  • ability to perform engine oil pressure test
  • ability to perform engine break-in procedures
  • ability to perform leak tests
  • ability to determine any uncharacteristic noises
Repairs lubrication systems.
Removes lubrication system components.
  • knowledge of lubricating systems operation, its component parts and their function
  • ability to remove oil pump
  • ability to remove oil pressure regulator valve
  • ability to remove oil coolers
Disassembles lubrication system components.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for disassembly
  • knowledge of component construction
  • ability to disassemble oil pump
  • ability to disassemble oil pressure regulator valve
  • ability to disassemble oil coolers
Analyzes lubrication system components.
  • knowledge of lubrication system components
  • ability to flush oil cooler
  • ability to visually inspect
  • ability to determine if components are within acceptable tolerances
Reassembles lubrication system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembly of lubrication system components
  • knowledge of component construction
  • ability to reassemble oil pressure regulator and valve
  • ability to reassemble oil pump
  • ability to reassemble oil coolers
Installs lubrication system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for lubrication system components installation
  • ability to install oil coolers
  • ability to install oil pressure regulator valve
  • ability to install filters
  • ability to install oil pumps
Tests lubrication systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing lubrication systems
  • ability to test oil pressure

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Repairs cooling systems.
Removes cooling system components.
  • knowledge of cooling systems operation, component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing cooling system components
  • ability to remove radiator cap
  • ability to remove coolant
  • ability to remove water pump
  • ability to remove radiator
  • ability to remove thermostat
  • ability to remove heat exchanger
  • ability to remove cooling fan and hub
Disassembles cooling system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling cooling system components
  • ability to disassemble water pump
  • ability to disassemble shrouding and fan
Analyzes cooling system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing cooling system components
  • ability to inspect system components
  • ability to determine malfunctions
  • ability to determine repair process
  • ability to analyze viscous fan drives
  • ability to analyze radiator conditions
  • ability to analyze thermostat
  • ability to analyze heat exchanger
  • ability to analyze cooling system
  • ability to analyze radiator cap
Reassembles cooling system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling cooling system components
  • ability to assemble shrouding and fan
  • ability to reassemble water pump
Installs cooling system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing cooling system components
  • ability to install cooling fan and shroud
  • ability to install heat exchanger
  • ability to install thermostat
  • ability to install radiator
  • ability to install water pump
  • ability to install coolant
  • ability to install radiator cap
Tests cooling systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing cooling systems
  • ability to pressure test cooling system
  • ability to test engine block and rad temperature

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Repairs intake and exhaust systems.
Removes intake and exhaust system components.
  • knowledge of intake and exhaust systems operation, its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing intake and exhaust system components
  • ability to remove intake manifold
  • ability to remove exhaust manifold
  • ability to remove turbo chargers
  • ability to remove mufflers
  • ability to remove air cleaner assembly
  • ability to remove intercooler
Disassembles intake and exhaust system components.
  • knowledge of component parts and their construction
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling intake and exhaust system components
  • ability to disassemble turbo chargers
  • ability to disassemble intercooler
Analyzes intake and exhaust system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing intake and exhaust system components
  • ability to determine turbo charger tolerance
  • ability to determine cracked or damaged intake or exhaust manifolds
  • ability to visually inspect intercooler
Reassembles intake and exhaust system components.
  • knowledge of component parts and their construction
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling exhaust system components
  • ability to reassemble turbo chargers
  • ability to reassemble intercooler
knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing intake and exhaust system components
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing intake and exhaust system components
  • ability to install mufflers
  • ability to install turbo chargers
  • ability to install exhaust manifold
  • ability to install intake manifold
  • ability to install air cleaner assembly
  • ability to install intercooler
Tests intake and exhaust systems.
  • knowledge of testing procedures
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing intake and exhaust system components
  • ability to test manifold pressure
Repairs fuel systems.
Removes fuel system components.
  • knowledge of fuel systems types such as diesel, carburetted, propane, their operation, their component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing fuel system components
  • ability to remove diesel fuel systems (fuel injection pump, lines and filters, fuel transfer pump, injection nozzles)
  • ability to remove carburetted fuel systems
  • ability to remove propane fuel systems
Disassembles fuel system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling fuel system components
  • ability to disassemble diesel fuel system components
  • ability to disassemble carburetted fuel system components
  • ability to disassemble propane fuel system components (vaporizer)
Analyzes fuel system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing fuel system components
  • ability to analyze injector pump and injectors condition and pressure (spray pattern and cracking pressure)
  • ability to analyze carburetor condition and wear
  • ability to analyze vaporizer condition
Reassembles fuel system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling fuel system components
  • ability to assemble propane fuel component systems
  • ability to reassemble carburetted fuel component systems
  • ability to reassemble diesel fuel component systems
Installs fuel system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing fuel system components
  • ability to install propane fuel systems
  • ability to install carburetted fuel systems
  • ability to install diesel fuel systems (fuel injection pump, lines and filters, fuel transfer pump, injection nozzles)
Tests fuel systems.
  • knowledge of testing procedures
  • ability to test fuel supply pressures
  • ability to visually check for leaks
  • ability to test fuel consumption
  • ability to adjust fuel system
Repairs engine control systems.
Removes engine control system components.
  • knowledge of engine control systems operation, its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing engine control system components
  • ability to remove governor
  • ability to remove aneroid (air fuel control)
  • ability to remove electronic control modules (ECM)
Disassembles engine control system components.
  • knowledge of governor construction and operation
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling engine control system components
  • ability to disassemble governor
Analyzes engine control system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing engine control system components
  • ability to analyze governor wear pattern
Reassembles engine control system components.
  • knowledge of governor construction and operation
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling engine control system components
  • ability to reassemble governor
Installs engine control system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing engine control system components
  • ability to install electronic control modules (ECM)
  • ability to install aneroid (air fuel control)
  • ability to install governor
Tests engine control systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing engine control systems
  • ability to test electronic control module
  • ability to test governor performance
  • ability to test aneroid

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Drive Train And Drive Train Systems

Maintains drive train systems.
Checks fluid levels.
  • knowledge of drive train principles
  • knowledge of drive train systems operation, its components parts and their function
  • ability to check transmission fluid levels
  • ability to check gear boxes fluid levels
  • ability to check final drives fluid levels
  • ability to check differential fluid levels
  • ability to prepare oil analysis
Lubricates drive lines.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for lubricating components
  • ability to lubricate drive lines
  • ability to lubricate linkages
  • ability to lubricate pivot points
Conducts preventative maintenance procedures.
  • knowledge of equipment manufacturers’ recommended scheduled maintenance
  • ability to follow preventative maintenance schedule
  • ability to change filters
  • ability to change fluids
  • ability to check accumulator pressures
  • ability to clean coolers
  • ability to check belt drive tension and condition
  • ability to check chain drive tension and condition
  • ability to visually inspect fluid conditions
Diagnoses drive train systems.
Inspects drive trains.
  • knowledge of drive train systems operations and component parts
  • ability to complete sensory inspection (sight, sound, feel, smell)
  • ability to test run and drive
Measures components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for measuring components
  • ability to measure tolerances on drive train components such as final drive, drive lines
  • ability to measure excessive shaft clearances and runout
  • ability to measure clutch and brake pedal free travel
  • ability to measure belt and chain tension
  • ability to check components alignment
  • ability to perform transmission controller tests
  • ability to analyze components
Diagnoses failures.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ diagnostic procedures for drive train system failures
  • ability to determine common problems in clutch failures
  • ability to determine common problems in drive line failures
  • ability to determine transmission failures
  • ability to determine differential failures
  • ability to determine belt and chain drive failures
Repairs clutches.
Removes clutches.
  • knowledge of different clutch types and applications
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for clutch removal
  • ability to remove fasteners and framework
  • ability to install safety stands
  • ability to remove clutch from chassis
Disassembles clutch components.
  • knowledge of clutch components and their operating characteristics
  • ability to disassemble clutch following manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to disassemble single and dual stage clutches
  • ability to disassemble wet or dry clutch
  • ability to disassemble multi-disc clutch pack
  • ability to disassemble electro-magnetic clutches
  • ability to disassemble overrunning clutches
Analyzes clutch components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers procedures for analyzing clutch components
  • ability to clean components
  • ability to determine wear tolerances
  • ability to determine serviceability
Reassembles clutch components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for specifications for reassembling clutch
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ specifications for clutch assembly
  • ability to reassemble single and dual stage clutches
  • ability to reassemble wet or dry clutch
  • ability to reassemble multi-disc clutch pack
  • ability to reassemble electro-magnetic clutches
  • ability to reassemble overrunning clutches
Installs clutches.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for clutch installation
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for clutch installation
  • ability to install single or dual stage clutches
  • ability to install wet and/or dry clutches
  • ability to install multi-disc clutch packs
  • ability to install electro-magnetic clutches
Tests clutches.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing clutches
  • ability to test for pressure
  • ability to test for leaks
  • ability to test for proper engagement and disengagement

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Repairs drive lines.
Removes drive lines.
  • knowledge of drive line types and their applications
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing a variety of drive line types
  • ability to remove fasteners
  • ability to remove primary power shafts
  • ability to remove secondary power shafts
Disassembles drive lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling drive lines
  • ability to disassemble universal joint assembly
  • ability to disassemble drive line and flanges
  • ability to disassemble bearings from shaft
  • ability to remove sprockets
Analyzes drive line components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing drive lines
  • ability to visually inspect drive lines for common problems such as cracks, dents, heat stress, alignment
  • ability to clean components
  • ability to determine wear tolerances
  • ability to determine serviceability
Reassembles drive lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for drive line assembly
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for drive line assembly
  • ability to install sprockets
  • ability to reassemble bearings to shaft
  • ability to reassemble drive line and flanges
  • ability to reassemble universal joint assembly
Installs drive lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing drive lines
  • ability to install drive lines
  • ability to install and align primary drive lines
  • ability to install and align secondary drive lines
Tests drive lines.
  • knowledge of drive line operation
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing drive lines
  • ability to test shafts for run out
  • ability to test for alignment
  • ability to test for end play
  • ability to properly perform wheel dynometer test
Repairs transmissions and gear boxes.
Removes transmissions and gear boxes.
  • knowledge of transmission and gear box operation, their component parts and function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removal of transmissions and gear boxes
  • ability to install safety stands
  • ability to remove connecting parts such as frames, cabs, etc.
  • ability to remove transmissions from chassis
  • ability to remove gear boxes from chassis
Disassembles transmissions and gear boxes.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembly
  • ability to disassemble power shift transmissions
  • ability to disassemble manual gear transmissions
  • ability to disassemble various gear boxes such as angle gear boxes, reduction drive gear boxes
Analyzes transmission and gear box components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing transmission and gear boxes components
  • ability to clean components
  • ability to determine wear tolerances
  • ability to determine serviceability
  • ability to inspect shafts, gears, bearings for broken teeth and gears, and bearing failure
Reassembles transmissions and gear boxes.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling transmissions and gear boxes
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for transmission assembly
  • ability to reassemble power shift transmissions
  • ability to reassemble manual gear transmissions
  • ability to reassemble various gear boxes such as angle gear boxes, reduction drive gear boxes
Installs transmissions and gear boxes.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing transmissions and gear boxes
  • ability to align and install gear boxes in chassis
  • ability to align and place transmissions in chassis
  • ability to attach connecting parts such as frames, cabs, etc.
  • ability to remove safety stands
Tests transmissions and gear boxes.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing transmissions and gear boxes
  • ability to test and calibrate transmission shift control functions
  • ability to perform transmission noise tests
  • ability to perform transmission pressure tests
  • ability to ensure all gears are functional
Repairs differentials.
Removes differentials.
  • knowledge of differentials, their operation, the component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for differential removal
  • ability to install safety stands
  • ability to remove differentials from self-propelled farm machines
Disassembles differentials.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for differential disassembly
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for differential disassembly
  • ability to remove fasteners
  • ability to remove crown and pinion gears
  • ability to remove spider pins from bevel pinions
  • ability to remove differential lock clutches
  • ability to remove bearings
  • ability to remove and separate housings
Analyzes differential components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing differential components
  • ability to clean components
  • ability to inspect for breakage and for cracks
  • ability to determine serviceability
  • ability to inspect bushing and bevel gear pins for wear allowance
  • ability to inspect bearings
Reassembles differentials.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling differential components
  • ability to install differential clutches
  • ability to install spider pins and bevel pinions
  • ability to assemble housings
  • ability to install crown and pinion gears
  • ability to adjust crown and pinion gears for backlash, pinion depth and bearing pre-loads
  • ability to install fasteners
  • ability to install bearings
Installs differentials.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing differentials
  • ability to install differentials in self-propelled farm machines
  • ability to remove safety stands
Tests differentials.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ differential test procedures
  • ability to perform differential noise tests
  • ability to perform pressure tests
  • ability to conduct test drive
Repairs belt and chain drives.
Removes belt and chain drive components.
  • knowledge of belt and chain drive component parts and their operating characteristics
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removal of belt and chain components
  • ability to follow recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removal
  • ability to remove shields and fasteners
  • ability to remove belts, pulleys and sheaves from chassis
  • ability to remove chains and sprockets from chassis
Disassembles belt and chain drive components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling belt and chain drive components
  • ability to disassemble pins, connections and splices on various equipment such as conveyors
  • ability to disassemble various sheaves
  • ability to disassemble conveyor chain
  • ability to disassemble elevator paddle chains
Analyzes belt and chain drive components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing belt and chain drive components
  • ability to clean components
  • ability to determine wear tolerances on all components
  • ability to determine belt serviceability such as belt separation, burnt spots, holes, cracks
  • ability to determine chain serviceability such as pin wear, roller damage, seized links
Reassembles belt and chain drive components.
  • knowledge of belt and chain drive assembly
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling belt and chain drive components
  • ability to reassemble elevator paddle chains
  • ability to reassemble conveyor chains
  • ability to reassemble various sheaves
  • ability to reassemble pins, connections and splices on various equipment such as conveyor belts
Installs belt and chain drives.
  • knowledge of belt and chain drive component parts and their operating characteristics
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing belt and chain drive components
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for installation
  • ability to install chains and sprockets in chassis
  • ability to install belts, pulleys and sheaves in chassis
  • ability to align and adjust belt and chain drives
  • ability to install shields and fasteners
Tests belt and chain drives.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing belt and chain drives
  • ability to test for alignment
  • ability to test belt and chain tension

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Hydraulics And Hydraulic Systems

Maintains hydraulic systems.
Performs scheduled maintenance.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ maintenance schedules
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ maintenance list
Maintains hydraulic systems.
  • knowledge of hydraulic system service requirements
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to replenish oil levels
  • ability to check oils
  • ability to change oil and filters
  • ability to prepare oil analysis
  • ability to clean oil cooler
Diagnoses hydraulic systems.
Checks flows and pressures.
  • knowledge of hydraulic system principles and characteristics
  • ability to check hydraulic oil levels
  • ability to use test equipment to perform tests
  • ability to follow manufacturers’ schematics and flow charts
Isolates components.
  • knowledge of hydraulic sub-systems and their functions
  • ability to determine steering circuit and pump circuit repairs
  • ability to determine malfunctions in pumps, valves, 3 point hitch, regulated circuits
Repairs pump systems.
Removes pumps.
  • knowledge of pump operation, its component parts and functions
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for pump removal
  • ability to remove radial piston pump
  • ability to remove axial piston pump
  • ability to remove internal and external gear pump
Disassembles pumps.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling various pumps
  • ability to disassemble radial piston pump
  • ability to disassemble axial piston pump
  • ability to disassemble external and internal gear pump
Analyzes components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing pump components
  • ability to inspect shafts, bearings, swash plates, pistons, pump housing for wear and damage
  • ability to inspect gears for wear or cracks, pump housing tolerance
Reassembles pump components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ reassembly procedures for various pumps
  • ability to reassemble radial piston pump
  • ability to reassemble axial piston pump
  • ability to reassemble external and internal gear pump
Installs pumps.
  • knowledge of pump operation, its component parts and functions
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for pump installation
  • ability to install radial piston pump
  • ability to install axial piston pump
  • ability to install internal and external gear pump
Tests pumps.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ pump testing procedures
  • ability to test pumps
Repairs hydrostatic systems.
Removes hydrostatic system components.
  • knowledge of hydrostatic system operations, its component parts and function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing hydrostatic system component
  • ability to remove hydrostatic pump
  • ability to remove charge pump
  • ability to remove hydrostatic motor
  • ability to remove control valve and attaching lines
Disassembles hydrostatic system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling hydrostatic system components
  • ability to disassemble charge pump
  • ability to disassemble hydrostatic pump
  • ability to disassemble hydrostatic motor
  • ability to disassemble hydrostatic control valve
Analyzes hydrostatic system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing hydrostatic system components
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ wear limitations
  • ability to diagnose failures
  • ability to inspect for broken parts such as pistons, bearings
  • ability to determine common problems
  • ability to measure to determine wear limitations
Reassembles hydrostatic system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling hydrostatic system components
  • ability to assemble and adjust according to specifications
  • ability to reassemble charge pump
  • ability to reassemble hydrostatic pump
  • ability to reassemble hydrostatic motor
  • ability to reassemble hydrostatic control valve
Installs hydrostatic system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing hydrostatic system components
  • ability to install control valve and attaching lines
  • ability to install hydrostatic motor
  • ability to install charge pump
  • ability to install hydrostatic pump
Tests hydrostatic systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing hydrostatic systems
  • ability to perform leakage test
  • ability to perform pressure test
  • ability to perform torque test
Repairs control systems.
Removes control system components.
  • knowledge of control system operation, its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing control system components
  • ability to remove manual control such as solid linkage
  • ability to remove pilot operated controls such as electric over hydraulic
Disassembles control system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling control system components
  • ability to disassemble manual controls, cables and linkages
  • ability to disassemble valves such as solenoid, spool and poppet
  • ability to disassemble detent assemblies
Analyzes control system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing control system components
  • ability to inspect manual controls, cables and linkages for free operation
  • ability to inspect valves for damage
  • ability to inspect detent assembly for ball and spring wear and other problems
Reassembles control system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling control system components
  • ability to reassemble manual controls, cables and linkages
  • ability to reassemble valves such as solenoid, spool and poppet
  • ability to reassemble detent assemblies
Installs control system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing control system components
  • ability to install manual control such as solid linkage
  • ability to install pilot-operated controls such as electric over hydraulic
  • ability to adjust various control system component configurations
Tests control systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing control system
  • ability to perform pressure test
  • ability to test for internal and external leakage
  • ability to test for neutral adjustment
  • ability to test lever position
Repairs actuators and lines.
Removes actuators and lines.
  • knowledge of actuator operation, its components parts and function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing actuators and lines
  • ability to remove hydraulic cylinders
  • ability to remove lines, hoses and fittings
Disassembles actuators and lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling actuators and lines
  • ability to disassemble single acting cylinder
  • ability to disassemble double acting cylinder
Analyzes actuators and lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing actuators and lines
  • ability to check rod for straightness, pitting and scoring
  • ability to check barrel for straightness, pitting and scoring
  • ability to check for piston damage such as scoring and dents
  • ability to check packings for wear
Reassembles actuators and lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling actuators and lines
  • ability to reassemble single acting cylinder
  • ability to reassemble double acting cylinder
Installs actuators and lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing actuators and lines
  • ability to install hydraulic cylinders
  • ability to install lines and hoses
Tests actuators and lines.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing actuators and lines
  • ability to perform pressure test
  • ability to check for external and internal leaks
  • ability to check for full extension and retraction
  • ability to service accumulators
Repairs hydraulic cooling systems.
Removes hydraulic cooling system components.
  • knowledge of hydraulic cooling system operation, its component parts and their function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing hydraulic cooling system components
  • ability to remove heat exchanger
  • ability to remove lines and relief valves
Analyzes hydraulic cooling system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing hydraulic cooling system components
  • ability to disassemble cooling system components
  • ability to complete flow, pressure and temperature tests
  • ability to determine whether to repair or replace
Installs hydraulic cooling system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing hydraulic cooling system components
  • ability to install lines and relief valves
  • ability to install heat exchanger
Tests hydraulic cooling systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing hydraulic cooling system components
  • ability to test for air flow
  • ability to test for temperature differential

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Electrical And Electrical Systems

Maintains electrical systems.
Maintains battery fluid levels.
  • knowledge of electrical systems and their component parts, function and operating characteristics
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ specifications for battery fluid levels
  • ability to maintain electrolyte in the batteries
  • ability to check fluid levels
Checks belt tension and condition.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ specifications for belt tension and condition
  • ability to check and adjust belt tension and alignment using hand or belt tension tool
  • ability to determine condition of belt
Cleans components and connections.
  • ability to identify the cleaning requirements of electrical components such as baking soda, chemicals
  • ability to clean electrical components such as battery terminals and cable connections
Diagnoses electrical and electronic systems.
Tests electrical systems.
  • knowledge of the operation of electrical systems and components parts such as sensors, actuators, motor, solenoids, switches, relays, modules
  • ability to inspect and test electrical components such as light systems, instrument gauges, wipers, sound systems
  • ability to operate and interpret results of test equipment
Tests electronic systems.
  • knowledge of electronic systems for engine management, transmission control, linkage control as well as field work computers
  • ability to visually inspect electronic systems
  • ability to test voltage, resistance and current
Diagnoses failures.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for diagnosing failures
  • ability to isolate problem using related electrical tools and equipment, such as volt, ohm and amp meter
  • ability to identify problems such as corrosion, seizing, electrical shorts and grounds
  • ability to trace wiring diagrams to isolate malfunctioning components
Repairs charging systems.
Removes charging system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ precautions to safeguard electrical components such as diodes and transistors
  • ability to remove charging system components using hand and power tools and shop equipment
  • ability to remove batteries, fan belts, alternators, diodes and wires
Disassembles charging system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling charging system components
  • ability to disassemble alternators and generators
  • ability to disassemble wiring harnesses and bulkhead connectors
Analyzes charging system components.
  • knowledge of procedures to perform tests including voltage drop tests, output tests and circuit drain
  • ability to inspect and test charging system components for shorts, grounds, opens and mechanical defects
  • ability to conduct static and dynamic tests of charging circuit
Reassembles charging system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ specifications, such as torques and settings, and procedures for reassembling system components
  • ability to reassemble alternators and generators
  • ability to reassemble wiring harnesses and bulkhead connectors
Installs charging system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing charging system components
  • ability to install charging system components using hand and power tools and shop equipment
  • ability to install batteries, fan belts, alternators, diodes and wires
Tests charging systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing charging systems
  • ability to check voltage and amperage
  • ability to inspect and test for shorts, grounds and opens
  • ability to check charging system output
Repairs starting systems.
Removes starting system components.
  • knowledge of staring systems operations and primary components
  • ability to unhook batteries
  • ability to remove wires, ignition switch and safety switch
  • ability to remove solenoid and starter
Disassembles starting system components.
  • knowledge of starting system component parts and their operation
  • ability to disassemble a starter following manufacturers’ recommended procedures
  • ability to disassemble solenoid
  • ability to disassemble wiring harnesses
Analyzes starting system components.
  • knowledge of common problems in a starter
  • ability to visually inspect system components for poor or loose connections, burnt wires, or blown fuses
  • ability to check solenoid action
Reassembles starting system components.
  • knowledge of starting system component parts and their operation
  • ability to reassemble a starter following manufacturers’ recommended procedures
  • ability to reassemble solenoid
  • ability to reassemble wiring harnesses
Installs starting system components.
  • knowledge of starting systems operations and primary components
  • ability to install solenoid and starter
  • ability to connect wires, ignition switch and safety switch
  • ability to install batteries
  • ability to attach battery cables
Tests starting systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing starting systems
  • ability to test starting system using current draw tests, no load tests, engine speed tests and voltage drops
Repairs ignition systems.
Removes ignition system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing ignition system components
  • ability to remove points
  • ability to remove condensers
  • ability to remove coils
  • ability to remove distributor
  • ability to remove high tension wires
  • ability to remove spark plugs
  • ability to remove distributor cap and rotor
  • ability to remove pickup coil and module
Disassembles distributor.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling distributor
  • ability to remove gear shaft
  • ability to remove weights
  • ability to remove points and condensor
  • ability to remove pickup coil and module
Analyzes ignition system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing ignition system components
  • ability to visually inspect for wear
  • ability to measure wear to ensure specifications and requirements
  • ability to test high tension leads
  • ability to check points
  • ability to check pick-up coil and module
Reassembles distributor.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling ignition system components
  • ability to install gear shaft
  • ability to install weights
  • ability to install points
  • ability to install pickup coil and module
Installs ignition system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing ignition system components
  • ability to install points
  • ability to install condensers
  • ability to install coils
  • ability to install distributor
  • ability to install high-tension wires
  • ability to install spark plugs
  • ability to install distributor cap and rotor
  • ability to install pickup coil and module
Tests ignition systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing ignition systems
  • ability to check dwell and timing
  • ability to check voltage, amperage and resistance
Repairs electrical conductors.
Removes electrical system conductors.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing electrical system conductors
  • ability to remove wiring harnesses
  • ability to remove bulkhead connectors
  • ability to remove fuses
  • ability to remove fusible links
Disassembles electrical system conductors.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling electrical system conductors
  • ability to disassemble bulkhead connectors
  • ability to remove wires from harness
  • ability to pull fuses
Analyzes electrical system conductor components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing electrical system conductors
  • ability to check wires, fuses and fusible links for opens, shorts or grounds
  • ability to visually inspect for breakage
Reassembles electrical system conductor components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling electrical system conductors
  • ability to reassemble bulkhead connectors
  • ability to attach wires to harness
  • ability to install fuses
Installs electrical system conductors.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing electrical system conductors
  • ability to install wiring harnesses
  • ability to install bulkhead connectors
  • ability to install fuses
  • ability to install fusible links
Tests electrical system conductors.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing electrical system conductors
  • ability to check voltage drop
  • ability to test for shorts, opens and grounds
Repairs electronic components.
Removes electronic components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing electronic components
  • ability to remove engine management system
  • ability to remove electronic transmission control
  • ability to remove electronic linkages control
  • ability to remove field work computers
Installs electronic components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing electronic components
  • ability to install field work computers
  • ability to install electronic linkages controls
  • ability to install electronic transmission controls
  • ability to install engine management systems
Tests or reprograms electronic components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing electronic components
  • ability to test electronic systems for voltage, resistance and current
  • ability to reprogram electronic components using laptops and/or base computers
  • ability to visually inspect electronic systems for common problems
  • ability to perform computer self-diagnostic test
Repairs accessories.
Removes accessories.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing accessories
  • ability to remove fan motors
  • ability to remove lighting accessories
  • ability to remove motors
  • ability to remove brush holders
  • ability to remove electric clutches
Disassembles accessories.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling accessories
  • ability to disassemble accessories such as light systems, electric clutches, and motors
Analyzes accessories.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing accessories
  • ability to analyze accessory components referring to manufacturers’ recommended specifications and procedures
  • ability to inspect and test for shorts, grounds, opens and mechanical defects
Reassembles accessories.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling accessories
  • ability to assemble electric clutches
  • ability to reassemble lighting systems and motors
Installs accessories.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing accessories
  • ability to install fan motors
  • ability to install lighting accessories
  • ability to install motors
  • ability to install brushes
  • ability to install electric clutches
Tests accessories.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing procedures
  • ability to inspect and test for shorts, grounds, opens and mechanical defects

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Steering And Braking Systems

Maintains steering systems.
Maintains fluid levels.
  • knowledge of steering system maintenance requirements
  • ability to maintain fluid levels in steering reservoir to specified levels with correct fluid
  • ability to maintain mechanical steering systems
  • ability to maintain power assist steering systems
  • ability to maintain hydrostatic steering systems
Adjusts steering systems operation.
  • knowledge of steering operation and malfunctions
  • ability to adjust mechanical steering operation
  • ability to adjust power assist steering operation
  • ability to adjust hydrostatic steering operation
Lubricates pivot points.
  • knowledge of lubricants
  • ability to lubricate ball joints
  • ability to lubricate king pins and spindles
  • ability to lubricate cylinder holders
Maintains braking systems.
Maintains fluid levels.
  • ability to maintain fluid levels in brake reservoir to specified levels with correct fluid
  • ability to maintain mechanical brakes
  • ability to maintain mechanical over hydraulic brakes
  • ability to maintain hydraulic over mechanical brakes
  • ability to maintain mechanical over wet brakes
  • ability to maintain hydraulic brakes
Adjusts braking systems operations.
  • ability to adjust mechanical brakes
  • ability to adjust mechanical over hydraulic brakes
  • ability to adjust hydraulic over mechanical brakes
  • ability to adjust mechanical over wet brakes
  • ability to adjust hydraulic brakes
Lubricates linkages.
  • ability to lubricate brake linkage points as recommended by manufacturer
  • ability to ensure free play of brake pedal
Diagnoses steering and braking systems.
Diagnoses steering systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for diagnosing steering system components
  • ability to visually inspect steering for wear, binding or leaks
  • ability to check and measure steering adjustments
  • ability to diagnose problems in steering systems and components such as steering box, ball joints, steering cylinders, lines, steering motor
Diagnoses braking systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for diagnosing braking systems
  • ability to visually inspect brakes for wear, linkage binding or adjustments on pedal and linkage
  • ability to check and measure internal and external adjustment
  • ability to check oil reservoir, oil rings (hydraulic) and circuitry leaks
  • ability to perform external hydraulic pressure and vacuum check
  • ability to diagnose problems in braking systems and components such as master cylinder, slave cylinder, calipers, discs, rotors, shoes, drums, bands, boosters, accumulators, springs
Repairs steering system components.
Removes steering system components.
  • knowledge of steering system and its operation, its component parts and function
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing steering system components
  • ability to remove standard steering system components
  • ability to remove power assist steering system components
  • ability to remove hydrostatic steering system components
Disassembles steering system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling steering system components
  • ability to disassemble standard, power-assisted and hydrostatic gear boxes
  • ability to disassemble gear box linkages
  • ability to disassemble steering arm and spindles
  • ability to disassemble ball joints and/or valves
  • ability to disassemble pin and bushing assembly
Analyzes steering system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing steering system components
  • ability to determine worn or out-of-specification parts
  • ability to identify broken or damaged components
  • ability to inspect and replace required parts as per manufacturers’ specifications
Reassembles steering system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for assembling steering system components
  • ability to reassemble pin and bushing assembly
  • ability to reassemble ball joints and/or valves
  • ability to reassemble steering arm and spindles
  • ability to reassemble gear box linkages
  • ability to reassemble gear boxes
Installs steering system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing steering system components
  • ability to install standard steering system components
  • ability to install power assist steering system components
  • ability to install hydrostatic steering system components
Tests steering system.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing steering system
  • ability to make final adjustments
  • ability to check full travel (left and right)
  • ability to test steering pressure and response
  • ability to test drive unit
Repairs braking system components.
Removes braking system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for removing brake system components
  • ability to secure weight of unit properly
  • ability to remove wheels and accessories required to access brakes
  • ability to remove brake assembly from unit
Disassembles braking system components.
  • knowledge of brake components and their functions
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for disassembling braking system components
  • ability to disassemble drum and disc brake assemblies
  • ability to disassemble linkage
Analyzes braking system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for analyzing braking system components
  • ability to use proper safety procedures in cleaning brakes area
  • ability to measure parts as per manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to determine parts that are reusable and parts that have to be replaced as per manufacturers’ specification
Reassembles braking system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for reassembling braking system components
  • ability to reassemble linkage
  • ability to reassemble drum and disc brake assemblies
Installs braking system components.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for installing braking system components
  • ability to install and align new components
  • ability to install brake assembly in unit
  • ability to attach and align wheels and accessories
Tests braking system.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for testing braking system
  • ability to test firmness of brake pedal and wheel resistance
  • ability to test brakes for reaction time and even wheel braking

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Structural Components And Accessories

Repairs air conditioning system.
Maintains air conditioning systems.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for maintaining air conditioning system
  • ability to clean air conditioning filters
  • ability to clean air conditioning evaporator
  • ability to clean air conditioner components
Diagnoses air conditioning systems.
  • knowledge of air conditioning system, equipment and operation
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for diagnosing air conditioning systems
  • ability to follow refrigerant handling procedures
  • ability to check belt drive condition and tension
  • ability to conduct and interpret pressure tests
  • ability to isolate component parts
  • ability to test for leaks
  • ability to determine refrigerant type
  • ability to isolate faulty system components
  • ability to determine repair or replacement
Repairs air conditioning systems.
  • knowledge of environmental regulations for removal and addition of refrigerant in air conditioning system
  • ability to evacuate, recover and recharge into the system
  • ability to repair and/or replace air conditioning system components
  • ability to clean system and components
  • ability to test system operation
Repairs operators’ environment.
Repairs operators’ controls.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for repairing operator’s controls
  • ability to inspect and repair cab controls such as fan control and fan motors, heating and cooling, light and signal switches, wiper motor switches, hydraulic controls
  • ability to inspect and repair non-cab controls such as clutch pedal, brake pedal, hydraulic controls, PTO engagement, differentials
  • ability to inspect and repair other controls such as steering, engine speed adjustment and hand brakes
Repairs seats.
  • knowledge of seat repair procedures for areas such as front and back mount, forward and backward movement, height and weight adjustment lumbar adjustment
  • ability to inspect and repair air ride seat suspension
  • ability to inspect and repair spring seat suspension
  • ability to inspect and repair hydraulic seat suspension
Repairs heating systems.
  • knowledge of heating system operation and components parts
  • ability to test and repair water heating systems
  • ability to test and repair electric heating systems
  • ability to test and repair diesel heating systems
  • ability to test and repair propane heating systems
Repairs frames.
Repairs equipment framework.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for repairing equipment framework
  • ability to inspect frame for cracks, twists, stress, mounts and loose fastening devices
  • ability to weld and gusset frames
  • ability to adjust or re-install fastening devices
  • ability to recommend specialty repair
Ensures integrity of roll-over protective structure (ROPS).
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ specifications to ensure integrity of ROPS
  • ability to inspect ROPS for loose fasteners, cracks and bends
  • ability to replace ROPS following manufacturers’ recommended specifications and procedures
Repairs equipment body.
  • knowledge of different types of body materials such as fibreglass and sheet metal
  • ability to inspect for dents, cracks and rust
  • ability to sandblast rust and apply body fill
  • ability to repair fibreglass
  • ability to weld and bond
  • ability to install new sheet metal components
  • ability to prepare surface prior to applying paint
Repairs pivot points.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for repairing pivot points
  • ability to inspect and determine serviceability
  • ability to replace pins and bushing
  • ability to replace links and points
  • ability to lubricate pivot points
Repairs suspensions.
Repairs wheels/tracks.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for repairing wheels/tracks
  • ability to inspect wheels/tracks for cracks
  • ability to work with steel, cast and power adjust wheels
  • ability to fasten wheels and tracks to tractors
  • ability to replace pins and bushings on track units
  • ability to adjust wheel and track spacing
  • ability to torque wheel nuts and lugs
  • ability to adjust wheel toe-in
  • ability to install dual wheels
Repairs under-carriage.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for repairing under-carriage
  • ability to inspect under-carriage for cracks or worn components
  • ability to diagnose common problems to facilitate repair procedures
  • ability to repair track idlers, tensions, guides and guards
  • ability to test for true movement and any distortion in metal
Repairs pivot points.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for repairing pivot points
  • ability to inspect pivot points and bearing for wear
  • ability to replace pins, bushings, bearings
  • ability to test for proper operation
Repairs cushioning devices.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for cushioning devices
  • ability to test cushioning devices and determine repair or replacement
  • ability to replace air bag systems
  • ability to replace leaf spring systems
Ballasts equipment.
  • knowledge of recommended manufacturers’ procedures for equipment ballasting
  • ability to determine equipment applications
  • ability to calculate ballasting requirements for the application such as horsepower and weight
  • ability to calculate weight distribution
  • ability to adjust weight distribution by loading tires
  • ability to ballast equipment such as combines, cultivators, disc harrows for specific applications

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Crop Equipment

Repairs tillage and seeding equipment.
Repairs tillage equipment.
  • knowledge of tillage equipment operation and component parts
  • ability to determine required repairs
  • ability to set up equipment
  • ability to complete a pre-delivery inspection (PDI)
  • ability to level components
  • ability to replace broken components
  • ability to replace wear parts
Repairs seeding equipment.
  • knowledge of seeding equipment operation and component parts
  • ability to determine required repairs
  • ability to set up equipment
  • ability to complete a PDI
  • ability to field adjust depth, level and feed rates
  • ability to program monitors
  • ability to program field mapping systems
  • ability to repair seed and fertilizer distribution systems such as fans, hoses, manifolds, plenums, tanks
  • ability to replace broken components
  • ability to replace wear parts

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Repairs harvesting equipment.
Repairs cutting equipment.
  • knowledge of cutting equipment operation and component parts
  • ability to set up equipment
  • ability to complete a PDI
  • ability to determine required repairs
  • ability to sharpen cutters
  • ability to adjust clearances on shear bars, fans, blowers, headers, cutter bars (floatation and angle), flex headers
  • ability to replace worn knives, guards, keepers, rotary blade, flail hammers
  • ability to perform regular and preventative maintenance
Repairs gathering equipment.
  • knowledge of gathering equipment operation and component parts
  • ability to set up equipment
  • ability to complete a PDI
  • ability to determine required repairs
  • ability to adjust feeder chains, elevators, augers, rakes
  • ability to replace pick-up belts, wear parts, pick-up fingers and other broken components
  • ability to maintain metal detection systems
  • ability to perform regular and preventative maintenance
Repairs processing equipment.
  • knowledge of processing equipment operation and component parts
  • ability to set up equipment
  • ability to complete a PDI
  • ability to determine required repairs
  • ability to adjust feeder chains, beater bars, cylinder, concave clearance, screens, fanning mills, knife clearances, knotters, blower clearance
  • ability to replace worn or broken parts
  • ability to perform regular and preventative maintenance
Repairs delivery equipment.
  • knowledge of delivery equipment operation and component parts
  • ability to set up equipment
  • ability to complete a PDI
  • ability to determine required repairs
  • ability to adjust elevator chains, conveyor belts, rollers, augers
  • ability to adjust electronic monitors
  • ability to replace worn or broken parts
  • ability to perform regular and preventative maintenance
Repairs spraying and irrigation equipment.
Repairs pumps.
  • knowledge of pump operating principles, its component parts and function
  • ability to repair diaphragm pumps
  • ability to repair centrifugal pumps
  • ability to repair piston pumps
Repairs distribution systems.
  • knowledge of distribution systems, its components parts and their function
  • ability to clean and/or replace nozzles
  • ability to repair pipes
  • ability to repair suction manifolds and valves
  • ability to calibrate for correct nozzle

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Provided by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program National Occupational Analysis (NOA) http://www.red-seal.ca