Agricultural Equipment Technician 20, 30

(a)	Identify hazards and safety practices outlined in an operator’s manual for individual large equipment.
(b)	Investigate the historical development of different traction devices (e.g., tires, tire configurations and tracks) found on agricultural equipment.
(c)	Identify and explain the operation of the major components (e.g., steering, suspension, brakes, drive train, cooling, lubrication and mechanical parts of implements) of agricultural equipment.
(d)	Explore the purpose of different tractor attachments (e.g., front-end loader and 3-point-attachment) and their effect on tractor stability, control and center of gravity.
(e)	Investigate the development of specific implements (e.g., bale shredder, baler and combine) to simplify tasks in the agriculture industry.
(f)	Explore the development of agricultural equipment (e.g., harrow, air seeder, planter and manure spreader) designed to improve the output of crop land.
(g)	Describe the operation of the different headers (e.g., pickup, flex-draper and auger) used on a combine.
(h)	Identify the characteristics of different power transmission systems (e.g., power take off, hydraulic and electric) and the hazards associated with their operation.