Manage equipment and machinery to minimize energy consumption, maximize function, and protect water and other natural resources.

Management should include

• selecting PPE required for the task
• selecting and maintaining equipment
• ensuring access to product/equipment owner’s manuals
• developing a calibration schedule for spreading and spraying equipment
• develop a maintenance schedule for tools, machinery, and equipment

• • checking and maintaining the oil level in the engines of power equipment
  • checking and maintaining tire pressure on applicable equipment
  • maintaining fuel levels and using proper fuel or fuel mixtures
  • servicing and maintaining battery and electrical systems
  • loading, securing, and transporting equipment
  • performing minor tune-ups on engines.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why are calibration schedules important for spreaders and spraying equipment?
• How does ensuring proper calibration of equipment help protect water and other natural resources?
• What affects fuel efficiency in powered tools?