Lab work is designed to provide students with hands-on experience on combines, grain platforms, and corn heads. Service and adjustment activities include the cylinder, gear boxes, and power transmission components. Students will learn the operation and service of corn planters and grain drills. Emphasis is given to how the corn planter seed meters work and how the attachments operate. In addition, the course also provides information on the theory, operation, adjustment, and service of forage harvesting machines.
Machines covered include mower conditioners, square balers, round balers, and forage harvesters.
Bearings, clutches, U-joints, and other power transmission components also are covered. 070-182 Accessories and Electronics 3 credits This course will introduce the student to the type and operation temperature, pressure, and speed sensors. Students will be shown the procedure for recalling codes and transmission calibration procedures. This course will provide the electrical certification for John Deere Technicians. The component configuration and operational characteristics of these tractors will be introduced.