Landscape Tools Exam

What makes the owner’s manual so important to the correct operation of the rotary mower?

• Each piece of equipment is different and may have a different procedure for starting, operation and maintenance

• The rotary mower will be rendered inoperable without the owner’s manual

• The owner’s manual is necessary if the rotary mower ever needs to be returned to the manufacturer

• The owner’s manual contains a warranty the consumer needs to understand the rotary mower

Why is it important to disconnect the spark plug when performing any service on the rotary mower?

• It helps to keep the engine cold

• It is impossible to perform service without disconnecting the spark plug

• It eliminates the chance the engine can start accidentally

• It ensures the mower will not stop working after the service is complete

If the choke is used to help start the engine how many pulls on the starter cord are appropriate before disengaging the choke?

• One or two pulls

• Three or four pulls

• Five or six pulls

• Ten pulls

Where should refueling take place?

• On concrete

• On tile

• On carpet

• On grass

How often is the oil changed in the four-cycle rotary mower?

• Every 100 hours of operation

• Every 75 hours of operation

• Every 50 hours of operation

• Every 25 hours of operation

How often are the blades sharpened on the rotary mower?

• Every 100 hours of operation

• Every 75 hours of operation

• Every 50 hours of operation

• Whenever they become dull

Why is it important to balance the blade after sharpening?

• An out-of-balance blade will cause the mower to stop working

• Balancing the blade is necessary to make sure sharpening was done properly

• An out-of-balance blade will cause the mower to vibrate excessively and will damage the equipment

• Balancing the blade ensures each part of the mower is cleaned evenly

Which of the following NOT one of the basic steps involved in maintaining the air filter?

• Keep the oil/foam air filter in place

• Wash the filter in soap and water or approved solvent

• Dry the filter

• Saturate the filter with clean oil (and squeeze out excess)

In what direction should slopes be mowed?

• Mow across slopes

• Mow down slopes

• Mow up slopes

• Slopes can be mowed any way which is preferable

What is the steepest slope which can be safely mowed?

• 15 percent

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

• 50 percent