10070177Fuel Systems
Course Information
Description
This course covers the theory of operation, construction and service of diesel engine fuel systems. Also reviewed are diesel engine compression, ignition, theory combustion, chamber design and procedures for installing, timing of fuel quantity for proper combustion. Electronic fuel delivery will be discussed as it relates to engine operation.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits when working on agricultural equipment and diesel fuel injection systems
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    on a written objective examination
    Criteria
    you explain the importance of safety when working on equipment and diesel fuel injection systems
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you comply with all local, state, and federal regulations governing the repair and service of equipment and diesel fuel injection systems

  2. Explain diesel fuel grades, properties, and characteristics
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written objective examination
    Criteria
    you explain diesel fuel grades
    you explain diesel fuel properties
    you explain diesel fuel characteristics

  3. Identify the different types of diesel fuel injection systems, components, and parts
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned worksheet(s)
    given the appropriate references, schematics, diagrams, and manuals
    Criteria
    you identify the different types of diesel fuel injection systems
    you identify diesel fuel system components and parts

  4. Explain the function and operation of diesel fuel injection parts and components
    Assessment Strategies
    given the appropriate references and diagrams
    through written objective examination
    without reference unless the exam is used to evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation
    Criteria
    you explain the function and operation of diesel fuel injection parts and components
    you trace fuel flow through the different types of diesel fuel injection systems on a diagram

  5. Diagnose, service, repair, and test conventional style diesel fuel injectors
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned worksheet(s)
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given 4 different types of diesel fuel injectors/nozzles
    through written objection examination
    through the completion of work sheets
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for diesel fuel injection system repair and service
    you diagnose diesel fuel injectors
    you remove diesel fuel injectors
    you replace diesel fuel injectors
    you service diesel fuel injectors
    you repair diesel fuel injectors
    you test diesel fuel injectors
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    the diesel fuel injectors have been tested on a injector test stand and they perform according to the manufacturer's specifications
    the diesel fuel injectors have been removed from the engine, replaced back into the engine, the adjustments have been made, and the engine performs according to the manufacturer's specifications

  6. Diagnose, service, and repair diesel fuel injection supply system components and parts
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a piece of equipment or a engine equipped with a diesel fuel injection system
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheet
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for diesel fuel injection system repair and service
    you diagnose diesel fuel injection supply systems
    you service diesel fuel injection supply systems
    you repair diesel fuel injection supply systems
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    the diesel fuel injection supply system has been properly serviced and the engine performs according to the manufacturers specifications

  7. Remove, replace, and time rotary/distributor and in-line diesel fuel injection pumps
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a piece of equipment or a engine equipped with rotary/distributor and in-line fuel injection pumps
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheets
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for diesel fuel injection repair and service
    you remove a rotary/distributor and in-line fuel injection pumps
    you replace a rotary/distributor and in-line fuel injection pumps
    you time a rotary/distributor and in-line fuel injection pumps
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    the injection pumps have been removed, replaced, adjustments have been made, and the engine performs according to manufacturers specifications

  8. Diagnose, service, and adjust Cummins PT/rail type fuel system
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a piece of equipment or a engine equipped with a Cummins PT/rail type fuel system
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheet
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for diesel fuel injection repair and service
    you diagnose the Cummins PT/rail type fuel system
    you service the Cummins PT/rail type fuel system
    you adjust the Cummins PT/rail type fuel system
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    the diagnosis, service, and adjustments have been made and the engine performs according to the manufacturer's specifications

  9. Diagnose engine starting problems, correct problem, and start engine
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine or a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheet
    Criteria
    you select the proper tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    you diagnose engine starting problems, corrects problem, and start engine
    you correct engine starting problems and starts engine
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    a determination as to why the engine won't start has been made, the problem has been corrected, the engine starts and runs according to the manufacturer's specifications

  10. Determine needed repairs after evaluating diesel engine exhaust smoke color and amount
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine or a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheet
    Criteria
    you select the proper tools and equipment
    you follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    you evaluate diesel engine exhaust smoke color and amount
    you determine needed repairs
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    evaluation of the exhaust smoke color and amount matches the instructor's evaluation on the same engine

  11. Determine needed repairs after diagnosing the cause of diesel engine low power complaints
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a diesel engine or a piece of equipment powered by a diesel engine
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheet
    Criteria
    you select the proper tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and service
    you diagnose diesel engine low power complaints
    you determine needed repairs
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    the cause of the low engine power complaint has been found and determination of the repairs needed is made that matches the instructor's prognosis

  12. Diagnose, service, and repair electronic engine management system controls and related devices
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given an engine or a piece of equipment equipped with an electronic engine management system
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheets
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for vehicle and equipment electronic engine control system repair and service
    you diagnose vehicle and equipment electronic engine control systems
    you service vehicle and equipment electronic engine control systems
    you repair vehicle and equipment electronic engine control systems
    you use computers, on-board diagnostic devices, and scan tools
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    the engine, vehicle, or piece of equipment electronic engine management system tests, repairs, and adjustments have been completed and the engine management system performs according to the manufacturer's specifications

  13. Disassemble, inspect parts, assemble, install fuel injection pump on test stand, check for proper operation, and perform required adjustments (Optional competency; all other competencies must be completed first or with the instructor's permission)
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given either a rotary/distributor or in-line diesel fuel injection pump
    through written objective examination
    by completing the assigned worksheet
    Criteria
    you select the proper tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for diesel fuel injection system repair and service
    you disassemble the injection pump on the test stand
    you assemble the injection pump on the test stand
    you inspect the injection pump parts on the test stand
    you install the injection pump on the test stand
    you make the required adjustments
    you meet rating scale #2 as outlined in the Agricultural Power and Equipment Competency Profile booklet
    the injection pump has been disassembled, parts have been inspected, reassembled, installed on the test bench, all adjustments have been made, and the injection pump performs according to the manufacturer's specifications