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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:2011

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Briefly explain the term ricultural mechaniation (5 Marks) (b) List five ways through which agricultural mechanization can generate increased returns. (5 Marks) (c) Other than the internal combustion engine, name four sources of power. (4 Marks) (d) State the main functions of the following engine parts: (i) Cylinder (ii) Connecting rod (iii)Piston (iv) Crankcase (v) Camshaft (vi) Flywheel (6 Marks) (e) Mention the functions of the following components of the power train: (i) The transmission (gear box) (ii) The differential (3 Marks) (f) List four requirements for an ideal/good braking system. (4 Marks) (g) Mention three ideal qualities of a steering system. (3 Marks)
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QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
(a) Define the following terms as used in engine technology: (i) Bore (ii) Stroke (iii)Total cylinder volume (iv) Bottom dead centre (v) Compression ratio (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) With the aid of a labeled diagram show the main components of a distributor type of diesel fuel system (10 Marks) (b) Briefly explain the term Bleedin as used in diesel fuel systems (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
(a) Briefly discuss the engine intake and exhaust systems with emphasis on the main components and their functions. (10 Marks) (b) List the main functions of clutch. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (15 MARKS)
(a) With the aid of labeled diagrams show the main components of the following types of clutches: (i) Over-running clutch (ii) Cone clutch (10 Marks) (b) List five main components of a hydraulic system and mention their functions. (5 Marks)

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