Engines
if you see oil pressure drop, or the oil indicator light turn on, what should you do.
Immediately shut down engine.
A helper should not go between the tractor and an implement to hitch until...
The tractor is stopped and the engine is off.
How should split brake tractor brake be positioned for highway travel?
Locked or unlocked?
Locked together
Turning off the key is usually all that is required to stop a diesel engine. True or false?
False, most diesels also have fuel valves.
Outward force associated with with objects moving in a circle?
Centrifugal force.
Are engine sounds and gauges useful to the operator?
Yes
Leaving the tractor seat before the engine is off increase the chance of...
Being run over by the tractor.
What will result if a heavy load exceeds a tractor's pulling power?
Which way does a hand operated, non variable, forward/reverse control move to move the vehicle forward?
Forward for forward, backward for reverse, like our DOZER.
Excessive centrifugal force on a tractor turning can cause an....
Overturn
How should push-pull fuel switches supposed to be labeled?
Push or Pull to stop engine.
Tractor manufacturers have particular ______________ settings for operating a PTO powered implement.
RPM Settings
Do slow tractor travel speeds present a hazard to traffic?
YES
What color are ground motion controls typically colored?
Orange.
Choking an engine on a cold morning does what?
Provide a richer fuel air mix to ease ignition.
Why should gasoline engines only be operated in well ventilated environments?
They emit dangerous fumes such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide.
All tractors should be equipped equipped with a ________________ to protect the PTO stub shaft area
PTO Master shield.
What kind of turns, left or right, present the greatest hazard to traffic?
Left, you cross the travel lane.
Who does the ROPS protect?
What does it protect them from?
A seat belted operator, from being crushed in an overturn.
What is an example of variable field conditions, and how can they pose a hazard to the operator?
One example would be a side slope, and they can potentially lead to an overturn.
Which type of engine has spark plugs?
Gasoline engines. Diesel engines have glow plugs.
When backing an implement use low speed, low gear and keep you feet in contact with....
What is an SMV emblem, and how should it be displayed?
Dashboard operation symbols, indicator lights are placed on the tractor to....
Provide alerts on how the tractor is operating, or any malfunctions occurring.
What types of things should an operator check the filed for before operating in it.
Rock, stumps, animal dens ditched etc...