Basic Ag Mechanics

This class will give an introductory look into the workings, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment common to agriculture.  There are many pieces of equipment in the real world that you will not see in this course, however, the experiences and classroom knowledge you gain in this class should give you the problem solving skills and the basic background knowledge to work on equipment in the future.

Skills that will be addressed in this course include:  shop organization and tool maintenance, SAFETY, engines, hydraulics, routine maintenance schedules, diagnosing failures, and other related topics.

When we are in the shop, you will be assigned a group to work with.  Your grade within that group depends on the following things:

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED

·        CLOTHES TO WORK IN – YOU WILL GET DIRTY

·        SAFETY GLASSES

·        SAFE SHOES

·        GLOVES IF YOU WANT THEM

Unit 1 – Career Options in Ag Mechanics

Unit 2 – Energy in and from agriculture

Unit 3 – Shop Orientation and Procedure

Unit 4 – Safety

Unit 5 – Types of Machinery

1.      Gas and Diesel Engines

2.      Field Machines

3.      Feed Handling Equipment

4.      Crop and Storage Handling Equipment

5.      Special Machines

6.      Other Mechanical Devices used in Ag.

Unit 6 – Electricity

Unit 7 - Hydraulics

Unit 8 – Manual Reading

Unit 9 - Practical Application / Shop Work