Caterpillar engines are used for lab disassembly and assembly. This course introduces the student to the Caterpillar organization history and the different parts of the company. Instruction and lab experiences in the shop include safety, shop operation and a major emphasis on how to obtain information using CAT Specific Software Systems. This supervised experience is required of students enrolled in the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology curriculum. Placement experience is obtained through the cooperation of a CAT Dealer.
Students needs and objectives determine major emphasis.
ISO hydraulic symbol identification and tracing oil flows used in Caterpillar Hydraulic Systems. Lab exercises include disassembly and assembly of Caterpillar Hydraulic Components. A lab lecture course introducing the student to fuel systems used on Caterpillar Engines. Combustion chamber design, injectors and injection pumps are covered in this class. Also covered are diagnosing faults in fuel injection and combustion systems.