Tec0151:Farm Power,Tractor Servicing And Operation Question Paper
Tec0151:Farm Power,Tractor Servicing And Operation
Course:Diploma In Agriculture
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a. Briefly explain the term “agricultural mechanization” and state three ways through which agricultural mechanization can generate increased returns ( 8 Marks) b. Outline four factors on which the decision/ criteria for selecting mechanization can be based (6 Marks) c. List four main components of an internal combustion engine and state their functions (6 Marks) d. Other than the internal combustion engine name five sources of power (5 Marks) e. List five requirements of an ideal/ good braking system (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)
a. State and define five terms used in engine technology (5 Marks) b. Briefly describe the operation of a four stroke cycle spark ignition engine such as the petrol/ gasoline engine (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)
a. Briefly discuss three types of engine lubrication systems (9 Marks) b. List six qualities of a good clutch (6 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)
a. With the aid of labeled diagrams show the main components of the following types of clutches: i. Over running clutch
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ii. Cone clutch (10 Marks) b. List and state the functions of five main components of a hydraulic system (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (15 MARKS)
a. What are engine systems? (5 Marks) b. With the aid of a labeled diagram show the main components of a liquid cooling engine system. (10 Marks)
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