Title: Maintain tools and equipment.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Gaining an Overview of the Landscaping Industry

Maintenance could include

- checking and maintaining the oil level in the engines of power equipment
- checking and maintaining tire pressure on equipment
- maintaining fuel levels and using proper fuel or fuel mixtures
- servicing and maintaining battery and electrical systems
- loading, securing, and transporting equipment
- performing minor tune-ups on engines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to check engine oil levels?
- What are some safety precautions associated with loading, securing, and transporting equipment and machinery?
- What happens if an improperly mixed fuel is used in machinery or equipment?