Title: Describe service and maintenance of lawn or pasture equipment.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-II-36) > Section: Managing Turf and Forages

Description could include, but is not limited to

- cleaning or changing the air filter
- changing the oil and filter
- sharpening or replacing blades
- inspecting spark plug(s) and changing them, if necessary
- inspecting carburetor and cleaning it, if necessary
- inspecting fuel filter and replacing it, if necessary
- inspecting/checking tire pressure and adding air, if necessary
- using the correct fuel type or mixture.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is equipment maintenance important?
- How often should one perform maintenance on various pieces of agricultural equipment?
- What is the importance of winterizing service equipment?