Ag Mech II - Unit 5.00 Ag Power

Two simple maintenance procedures done before starting a four-cycle engine are:

• adding oil and fuel mixture.

• adding antifreeze and water.

• changing spark plugs and points.

• checking oil and adding clean fuel.

Replacement of the oil filter on a tractor engine should be done each time the:

• air is added to the tires.

• tire air pressure is checked.

• coolant is added to the radiator.

• engine oil is changed in the tractor.

What engines require that points and condenser be replaced?

• older

• larger

• newer

• smaller

What type of tractor is designed to offer increased traction and pulling power?

• orchard and grove

• lawn and garden

• four-wheel drive

• utility

What type of tractor is made for planting cotton and corn?

• orchard and grove

• lawn and garden

• low clearance

• row crop

Which is a small tractor that is popular with apple and orange growers?

• crawler

• four wheel drive

• lawn and garden

• orchard and grove

Tractors or other farm equipment with a maximum speed of less than 25 miles per hour should always have a:

• second rider to direct traffic.

• wide-load ahead sign attached to the back.

• farm equipment ahead sign attached to the back.

• slow-moving vehicle emblem attached to the back.

To learn safety rules before using a tractor, what should be done?

• Read farm magazines.

• Read the operator’s manual.

• Check tractor advertisements.

• Contact the National Safety Council.

More than one person riding on a tractor at the same time is:

• OK as long as both want to ride.

• safe while in the field.

• OK if both are adults.

• unsafe at all times.

Checking the water and cleaning the radiator on tractors and other self-propelled equipment are preventive maintenance for the:

• fuel system.

• cooling system.

• electrical system.

• lubrication system.