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