Agricultural Equipment Technician 20, 30

(a)	Identify and follow safe work practices in dangerous situations (e.g., dangers of welding or heating steering linkage components) when working with agricultural equipment steering systems, including maintaining a clean and organized work area.
(b)	Compare the operation and components of linkage and hydrostatic steering systems.
(c)	Explain the parameters camber, caster and toe that affect wheel alignment.
(d)	Describe how misalignment can affect agricultural equipment handling and tire wear.
(e)	Describe how wear or damage to steering components can affect handling, steering control and wheel alignment.
(f)	Inspect and assess steering components for corrosion, damage, excessive play and wear.
(g)	Discuss how improper torquing can be a safety issue when replacing steering components.