Standard

Posted: 06/16/08

£State Standard

RInstitutionally Developed

College:  Griffin Technical College

LER 110 - General Lawnmower Repair

Course Description

Introduces general equipment maintenance and electrical system, bearings, and steering system diagnosis and repair.

                                                                       

Competency Areas

Hours

Electrical Systems

Class

1

Bearing Service

D. Lab

4

Steering Systems

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

General Service

Credit

3

 

Prerequisite:

LER 100, LER 105

Corequisite:

LER 100, LER 105

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/O.B.I.

Electrical Systems

3

10

0

Starting System

Explain Power Equipment starting/ignition systems principles of operation.

 

 

 

Charging Systems

Explain Power Equipment charging systems principles of operation.

 

 

 

Electrical Components

Explain Power Equipment general electrical system principles of operation.

 

 

 

Service Procedures

Inspect, service, diagnose, and repair electrical systems.

 

 

 

Bearing Service

2

10

0

Identify

Identify the different types of bearings and their usage.

 

 

 

Diagnosis

Diagnose axle, idler pulley, and driven pulley bearing noise.

 

 

 

Service

Remove and replace axle, idler pulley, and driven pulley bearings.

 

 

 

Maintenance

Grease bearings according to manufacturer’s procedures..

 

 

 

Steering Systems

2

10

0

Identify

Identify steering systems components and explain steering system principles of operation.

 

 

 

Diagnose and Repair

Diagnose and repair steering systems.

 

 

 

General Service

3

10

0

Belts and Pulleys

Inspect, diagnose, remove and replace primary and secondary belts and pulleys.

 

 

 

Linkage

Inspect, diagnose, remove and replace linkages

 

 

 

Deck

Inspect, remove, repair, and replace deck.

 

 

 

Service

Replace, repair tires, inflate to proper pressure, replace blades, sharpen blades, replace bulbs, replace battery cable ends, replace cables, clean and maintain appearance and proper operation of equipment.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Roth, A. (2003) Small Gas Engines: Fundamentals, Service, Troubleshooting, Repair, Applications. ISBN 1-59070-183-6. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Roth, A. (2003) Small Gas Engines: Fundamentals, Service, Troubleshooting, Repair, Applications Workbook. ISBN 1-59070-184-4. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Radcliff, R., Roark. D. (2003) Small Engines 2nd Edition (Briggs and Stratten). ISBN 0-8269-0012-7. Homewood, Ill: American Technical Publishers

Radcliff, R., Roark. D. (2003) Small Engines 2nd Edition (Briggs and Stratten). ISBN 978-0-8269-013-5. Homewood, Ill: American Technical Publishers.

Tecumseh 2-Cycle Engines Handbook 740047

Posted: 06/16/08