Title: Maintain turfgrass equipment.
Course: Turfgrass Management (18054-III) > Section: Operating and Maintaining Equipment

Maintenance is demonstrated by performing service and repair procedures on selected equipment (e.g., rotary mower, reel mower, sod cutter, tractor, string trimmer, and blower) according to applicable manuals.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What resources do we need to determine proper service procedures? What knowledge do we need to interpret manuals that provide this information?
- What is the procedure for determining the type and quality of fluids?
- What factors determine service and maintenance intervals for turfgrass equipment?
- What are some potential consequences of failure to sharpen cutting blades?
- How would we justify decisions to repair or replace a piece of equipment?
- What is the procedure for washing equipment? How do we determine washing requirements?
- What skills and knowledge do we need to perform fundamental repairs on equipment, using a MIG welder?
- What are the steps in troubleshooting turfgrass equipment?