10070135Basic Fuel Systems
Course Information
Description
This course covers the theory of operation, construction and service of diesel engine mechanical fuel systems.  Timing and adjustments and diagnostics of fuel systems along with air intake and exhaust systems including turbo chargers will also be covered.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits when working on machine systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, long sleeved top, uniform type pants or jeans
    Clothing is not loose or ripped
    Jewelry does not interfere with shop tasks
    Hair is tied back to prevent accident with moving equipment
    Clear shop area for safely raising and supporting vehicle or equipment
    Identify safety items and hazards

  2. Demonstrate safe work habits when working on agricultural equipment and diesel fuel injection systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Explain the critical safety measures and procedures when working on equipment and diesel fuel injection systems
    Check for leaks using approved safety procedure and manufacturers’ recommendations
    Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations governing the repair and service of equipment and diesel fuel injection systems

  3. Differentiate between diesel fuel grades, properties, and characteristics
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz
    Criteria
    Explain diesel fuel grades
    Explain diesel fuel properties
    Explain diesel fuel characteristics

  4. Differentiate between types of diesel fuel injection systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Diagram, Written Product
    Criteria
    Identify fuel system components such as injectors, injection pumps, fuel transfer pumps, filtration
    Use references, schematics, diagrams, and/or manuals

  5. Explain the function and operation of diesel fuel injection parts and components
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam, Diagram, and/or Written Product
    Criteria
    Explain internal operation of injectors, injection pumps, fuel transfer pumps, filtration
    Trace fuel flow through the different types of systems on a diagram
    Diagram starts at the fuel tank and ends at the combustion chamber
    Use references and diagrams

  6. Service and repair conventional style diesel fuel injectors
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select the tool that best corresponds with the task
    Follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    Meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    Diagnose diesel fuel injectors
    Remove diesel fuel injectors
    Replace diesel fuel injectors
    Service diesel fuel injectors
    Repair diesel fuel injectors
    Test diesel fuel injectors on an injector test stand
    Diesel fuel injectors perform according to the manufacturer's specifications

  7. Service and repair diesel fuel injection supply system components and parts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select the tool that best corresponds with the task
    Follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    Meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    Diagnose diesel fuel injection supply systems Service diesel fuel injection supply systems Repair diesel fuel injection supply systems Engine performs according to the manufacturers specifications

  8. Remove and replace rotary and in-line diesel fuel injection pumps
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Select the tool that best corresponds with the task
    Follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    Meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    Follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures, specifications, and tools
    Remove a rotary/distributor and in-line fuel injection pumps
    Replace a rotary/distributor and in-line fuel injection pumps
    Time a rotary/distributor and in-line fuel injection pumps
    Engine performs according to manufacturers’ specifications

  9. Diagnose engine starting problems, correct problem, and start engine
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop, Written Product (work order), Quiz
    Criteria
    Select the tool that best corresponds with the task
    Follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    Meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service

  10. Evaluate diesel engine exhaust smoke
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop, Written Product (work order), Quiz
    Criteria
    Select the tool that best corresponds with the task
    Follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    Meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    Evaluate diesel engine exhaust smoke color and amount
    Determine needed repairs
    Evaluation of the exhaust smoke color and amount matches the instructor's evaluation on the same engine

  11. Diagnosing the cause of diesel engine low power complaints
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop, Written Product (work order), Quiz
    Criteria
    Select the tool that best corresponds with the task
    Follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    Meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    Diagnose diesel engine low power complaints
    Determine needed repairs
    Diagnose diesel engine low power complaints Determine needed repairs Evaluation of the low power complaints matches the instructor's evaluation on the same engine