2024 Compact Equipment Skills Activity

UPDATED April 19, 2024

The purpose of the Compact Equipment Skills activity is to examine students’ ability to perform skills related to small gasoline and diesel engines of 30 horsepower or less.
Participants in this activity will work with compact engines and compact engines tools and equipment.
Students should be familiar with using precision measuring equipment, compact engine specialty tools, mechanics tools, and concepts related to theory and repair of compact engines.

No iPad, tablet and cell phone devices will be allowed in during this activity. The activity may involve problem solving and calculations. A calculator is highly recommended.

Participants in this activity will be expected to work with compact engines so that the engines operate optimally. Students might be asked to complete an activity that includes one or more of the following skills.

Note: Compact Equipment is defined here as being 30 horsepower or less.

Select and use appropriate tools and instruments to disassemble and reassemble valve train systems accurately and precisely.
Identify components of engine valving systems commonly associated with compact equipment.
Identify manufacturer specifications (as found in operator’s manuals).

Identify compact engines and engine parts.
Interpret compact engine model numbers.
Apply knowledge of diesel engine valving systems as they relate to compact equipment.
Identify components in a typical diesel engine system.

CS.08.02.01.a. Use the appropriate procedures for the use and operation of specific tools and equipment.
CS.08.02.01.b. Demonstrate safety precautions when using tools for a specific task around bystanders.
PST.03.01 Troubleshoot, service, and repair components of internal combustion engines using manufacturers’ guidelines.
PST.03.01.01.a. Identify components and systems of internal combustion engines.
PST.03.01.01.c. Evaluate service and repair needs for internal combustion engines using a variety of performance tests (e.g., manuals, computer-based diagnostics, etc.).
PST.03.01.02.c. Inspect, analyze, and repair internal combustion engines used in AFNR power, structural, and technical systems.

In addition to the general references specified for the Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems CDE, the following references are suggested for the Compact Equipment Skill Activity. Note: Specific references are listed below, but others may be added at a later date:

Please review the general references for the Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems CDE (ATMS handbook can be found at FFA.org)

https://ffa.app.box.com/s/5m6x3z0jk7onbav445pen79pqoogqdv9/folder/50518549076
Koel, L., Mazur, G., Moniz, B. J, and Radcliff, B. (2019). Agricultural Technical Systems and Mechanics (2nd) Ed.
Herren, R. V. (2010). Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals & Applications, (6th or 7th ed.) Clifton, Park NY: Delmar.

Other Reference Material:

Additional Manuals may be posted at a later date.

Please review the general references for the CDE. - CDE rules