Agriculture Mechanics 2 Unit 5

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

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

• orchard and grove

• lawn and garden

• four-wheel drive

• utility

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

What engines require that points and condenser be replaced?

• older

• larger

• newer

• smaller

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

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

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

• orchard and grove

• lawn and garden

• low clearance

• row crop

One of the most necessary services required for batteries is:

• adding oil

• adding water

• oiling the cables

• replacing the cables

If a chain saw is to be stored for the summer, the fuel tank should be

• full

• empty

• one-fourth full

• three-fourths full.