Chapter Four

Question 1

1. True or False ‘’ All drivers of agricultural vehicles and machinery are required to have a provisional or full driving licence when on a public road’’.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

2. Describe five steps that a driver of a tractor can undertake as a ‘’Five Minute Check’’
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Answer 2

Brakes pedals locked together -Brakes pull evenly.

Clean all windows - Ensure Good visibility.

Clean Cab floor - Pedles cannot be jammed

Radiator - Ensure there is sufficient coolant and not clogged with debris (prevents overheating)

Lights and mirror- ensure clean and adjusted properly.

Transmission Oil - Ensure there is sufficient oil in transmission - avoiding damage.

HAnd Brake - Stop tractor moving.

Hydraulics - Ensure hydraulics set correctly to prevent equipment from moving.

Steps - Ensure steps are clean to prevent slips and falls.

Types - Ensure that tures inflated correctly and if wheels changed recently that all wheel nut area tight. Good tyres give good control.

Engine Oil - Avoid Engine Damage.

Question 3

3. What Category of a drivers licence does a driver need for working with farm vehicles and machinery?

Answer 3

W Category of vehicles covers tractors and farm machinery.

Question 4

4. The full weight of the vehicle along with the maximum load it is designed to carry is known as the DGVW – What does this stand for?

Answer 4

Design Gross Vehicle Weight - the term used by manufacturers for the weight of the vehicle plus the maximum load it is designed to carry (including passengers, fuel cargo and attachments). Usually shown on metal plate attached to vehicle by manufacturer. Can also be referred to as Maximum Authorised Mass

Question 5

5. How do you avoid condensation in the fuel tank?
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Answer 5

Keeping the fuel tank full is perhaps the easiest step.

Keep stored somewhere not exposed to extreme temperatures.

Question 6

6. What should Clutch Free play should be maintained at?

Answer 6

20 to 25 mm.

Brake pedal free play should be about 25 to 35mm.

Question 7

7. List Two Actions to prevent overturning of tractors.

Answer 7

Avoid quick sharp turns.
Assess the slope and ground conditions before doing machinery work on slopes.
Consider if worth taking risk of operating on sloping ground.
Drive slowly where the ground surface is not easily seen eg long grass
Ensure you use a large enough tractor for the machine or trailer you are using,

Question 8

8. List one Cause of an ATV accident?

Answer 8

ATV - All terrain vehicles - Lack of training. Speed. Carrying passengers. Tipping unbalanced loads. Slopes and poor ground conditions. Towing with little or no braks.

Question 9

9. Describe some features of PTO shaft safety attach and tractor mounted PTO driven machinery?

Answer 9

1.Selecting the Correct Hydraulic Controls. Study link arms. Important hydraulic systems control draft, front end attachments and 3 point linkage.

2.Quick Attach system - “Quick attach hooks” on the lift arms. Adjustment on both arms allow for attaching on uneven ground.

3. Standard lift Assembly -
   The left arm (viewed from tractor cab) has an extra adjustmnt fitting which allows it to be shorted or lengthened. This allows you to match up the arm with the connecting pin on implement while attempting to attach it to the tractor.

Question 10

10. Describe the Safe Operating Procedures for operating front loaders giving at least 5/6 points.

Answer 10

Follow manufacturers safety instructions.

Learn how to operate the machine and to use controls properly.

Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

Never leave tractor with a loader in raised position when you are not in driving position.

Never allow anyone to walk under or stand under a raised loader.

Do not use loader as word platform.

Do not lift or carry anyone on loader or in bucket or attachment.

Check the condition of the hydraulic hoses on the loader.

Keep load uphill when travelling up or down a slope.

Ballast tractor loader as recommended by manufacturer.

Question 11

What are safe systems of Work?

Answer 11

Know your controls.
Correct speed.
Stop if danger.
Safe On & Off
Concentrate
Seat belt - use it
Passenger secured- only carry passenger if seat provided.
No young children to be carried in tractor.

Question 12

AM Licence is

Answer 12

Moped - 16 years to drive.

Question 13

A1 licence is

Answer 13

Motorcycles with engine capacity not exceeding 125 cm and power rating exceeding 11kW or weight 0.1 kW/kg.

Motor tricycles with a power rating not exceeding 15 kW.

16 years of age mimum.

Question 14

A Licence is

Answer 14

Motorcycles and motor tricycles. 24 years or 20 with progressive access. PEople under 21 not eligible to ride a motor tricycle.

Question 15

A B licence?

Answer 15

Normal car. 17 years

Question 16

DE Licence?

Answer 16

Combination of drawing vehicle in category D and trailer where the MAM of trailer is greater than 750kg. 24 years or 21 with CPC.

Question 17

D1E Licence?

Answer 17

Category of drawing vehicles in category D1 and trailer where the MAM of the trailer is greater than 750 kg. 21 years

Question 18

What is Maximum Authorised Mass

Answer 18

Another name for Design Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW) - weight of vehicle together with maximum load it is designed to carry.

Question 19

What factors cause overturning?

Answer 19

Gradient.
Speed.
Towed or mounted loads
Operator’s lack of experience and ability.
Mechanical condition of vehicle.

Question 20

Describe the 5 checks that should occur regularly on the PTO and PTO guards:

Answer 20

1 Separate the tractor side from the machine side -it should slide freely.

2 The cross shafts on the yokes have no free play and greased if required.

3. The bearings on the PTO guard should be sitting in the groove provided and they should be secured attached to the guard.
4. The PTO plunger locking mechanism should be free to move and the spring should not be weaks.
5. Check chains should be present.