Describe basic maintenance requirements for vehicles and equipment essential to the outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism industry.
Description should include
- engine maintenance
- brake maintenance
- winterization
- battery jumping, charging, and replacing
- fluid changing
- blade sharpening
- troubleshooting common problems.
Equipment that should be covered includes
- trucks
- tractors
- mowers
- two-stroke engines
- ATVs
- golf carts
- snowmobiles
- snowplows
- dump trucks.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does scheduling maintenance benefit the operator?
- What is the importance of blade balance on lawn mowers after sharpening?
- When is the best time to perform preventive maintenance?