Title: Describe basic maintenance requirements for vehicles and equipment essential to the outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism industry.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Planning, Constructing, and Maintaining Facilities and Equipment

Description should include

- engine maintenance
- brake maintenance
- winterization
- battery jumping, charging, and replacing
- fluid changing
- blade sharpening
- troubleshooting common problems.

Equipment that should be covered includes

- trucks
- tractors
- mowers
- two-stroke engines
- ATVs
- golf carts
- snowmobiles
- snowplows
- dump trucks.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does scheduling maintenance benefit the operator?
- What is the importance of blade balance on lawn mowers after sharpening?
- When is the best time to perform preventive maintenance?