BRAE 141 Final questions with verified
answers already passed
What is the proper method to mount the crawler tractor? - correct answer ✔✔You should climb
up the rear of the track, use the hand holds. Do not climb up the side of the tracks as you may
fall and break ribs.
What is the most important safety precaution for the skid steer? - correct answer ✔✔Slow
down; the unit has a short wheel base and is narrow. It can easily overturn.
What type of hydraulic system does the J.D. 450 have and how should the valve be operated? -
correct answer ✔✔The unit has an Open Center System and the valve should be pumped not
feathered. Use only one direction movement at a time.
What are the functions of the control handles in order of left to right on the Case backhoe? -
correct answer ✔✔Far Left - Left Stabilizer
Left Center - Curl
Center - Crowd
Right Center - Boom
Far Right - Right Stabilizer
Lower Pedals - Swing
A wheel carry disk has the cut angle preset. What is the load adjusted by? - correct answer
✔✔Raising or lowering the wheels. A stop adjust is common.
What is it important to have for a 3-pt unit? - correct answer ✔✔The proper front weights;
maintain 10% total weight on the steering wheels.
, The harrow pull chains attach to the drawbar. Should it be adjusted to swing? - correct answer
✔✔No. Fix the drawbar. The harrow tends to shake side to side with a swinging drawbar.
To turn the plow (roll-over) one should? - correct answer ✔✔Slow the engine to 800 RPM, then
move the hydraulic control lever, roll-over slowly; turn until locked.
For road travel, the 3 pt must not have any side sway movement. It is adjusted by? - correct
answer ✔✔Sway blocks or sway chains or stabilizers. In the field down position, it needs at least
3" of side movement.
The chisel plow used in class has what category hitch? - correct answer ✔✔Category 2. It should
be used only on a tractor having a category 2 hitch.
What safety equipment must be worn (steam cleaner)? - correct answer ✔✔Safety glasses and
face shield, gloves, and ample clothing. Rubber boots must be worn on concrete surfaces.
What must be worn to work on a battery? - correct answer ✔✔Safety glasses and a face shield.
An eye wash station must be in the general work area.
Is it safe to have open containers of solvent on a work table? - correct answer ✔✔No, solvents
can only be used in properly vented areas that are free from sparks and flames.
Is it safe to fuel an engine while it is running? - correct answer ✔✔Never (Cal-OSHA reg.)
What must the driver check before operating the forklift? - correct answer ✔✔Do a complete
pre-operation check tires, brakes, lift, etc.
What machine did John Deere first build? - correct answer ✔✔Plow
answers already passed
What is the proper method to mount the crawler tractor? - correct answer ✔✔You should climb
up the rear of the track, use the hand holds. Do not climb up the side of the tracks as you may
fall and break ribs.
What is the most important safety precaution for the skid steer? - correct answer ✔✔Slow
down; the unit has a short wheel base and is narrow. It can easily overturn.
What type of hydraulic system does the J.D. 450 have and how should the valve be operated? -
correct answer ✔✔The unit has an Open Center System and the valve should be pumped not
feathered. Use only one direction movement at a time.
What are the functions of the control handles in order of left to right on the Case backhoe? -
correct answer ✔✔Far Left - Left Stabilizer
Left Center - Curl
Center - Crowd
Right Center - Boom
Far Right - Right Stabilizer
Lower Pedals - Swing
A wheel carry disk has the cut angle preset. What is the load adjusted by? - correct answer
✔✔Raising or lowering the wheels. A stop adjust is common.
What is it important to have for a 3-pt unit? - correct answer ✔✔The proper front weights;
maintain 10% total weight on the steering wheels.
, The harrow pull chains attach to the drawbar. Should it be adjusted to swing? - correct answer
✔✔No. Fix the drawbar. The harrow tends to shake side to side with a swinging drawbar.
To turn the plow (roll-over) one should? - correct answer ✔✔Slow the engine to 800 RPM, then
move the hydraulic control lever, roll-over slowly; turn until locked.
For road travel, the 3 pt must not have any side sway movement. It is adjusted by? - correct
answer ✔✔Sway blocks or sway chains or stabilizers. In the field down position, it needs at least
3" of side movement.
The chisel plow used in class has what category hitch? - correct answer ✔✔Category 2. It should
be used only on a tractor having a category 2 hitch.
What safety equipment must be worn (steam cleaner)? - correct answer ✔✔Safety glasses and
face shield, gloves, and ample clothing. Rubber boots must be worn on concrete surfaces.
What must be worn to work on a battery? - correct answer ✔✔Safety glasses and a face shield.
An eye wash station must be in the general work area.
Is it safe to have open containers of solvent on a work table? - correct answer ✔✔No, solvents
can only be used in properly vented areas that are free from sparks and flames.
Is it safe to fuel an engine while it is running? - correct answer ✔✔Never (Cal-OSHA reg.)
What must the driver check before operating the forklift? - correct answer ✔✔Do a complete
pre-operation check tires, brakes, lift, etc.
What machine did John Deere first build? - correct answer ✔✔Plow
