OPE 3010 - Chassis System

Clock Hours: 54

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: All 1000 and 2000 level courses

Course Description:
This course is designed for an advanced study of the frame and chassis components used on outdoor power equipment. The inspection and servicing of these systems and how they affect handling and safety will be studied.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the types of frames and chassis’ used on today’s outdoor power equipment..
Explain the action of suspension systems and engine mounting systems.
Describe Outdoor power Equipment safe operating practices.
Service steering assemblies
Describe the procedures for rebuilding mower decks.
Describe the procedure for aligning mower decks for cutting accuracy.
Explain safe loading and transportation methods and practices for Outdoor Power Equipment.