Tractor Safety Operation and Maintenance 2024 FFA
COMPETION GRADED A+
How often should you check to see that lights, brakes and the steering mechanism
are working properly? - ANSWER: Daily
Explain the difference between oil type and oil viscosity - ANSWER: Oil type is a
designation for the services the oil was made for, such as gas engine, diesel
engine,light loads, heavy loads. Oil viscosity is an indication of how viscous the oil is
at different temperatures.
What is the function of a differential lock? When would you use it? - ANSWER: It
locks both drive wheel axles together so they behave as a solid single shaft. It is
useful when one wheel is slipping or spinning, but can only be used when going in a
straight direction.
What is the stopping distance for a tractor going 10 miles per hour, under ideal
conditions - ANSWER: 30 feet
True or False: When operating a tractor, the following personal protective
equipment is needed: respirator, eye protection, ear protection, protective clothing,
head gear, gloves and boots. - ANSWER: True
Tower loads which are hitched above a tractor's drawbar can cause what kind of
incident? - ANSWER: Rear Overturn
What are the three major elements to consider in developing safer tractor
operations? - ANSWER: The environment, the tractor and the operator
What is the proper way to check the fluid level in a radiator on a hot engine? -
ANSWER: Shut the unit down and allow it to cool before checking the fluid level
True or False: Supervisors have the responsibility of seeing that all tractor operators
have a complete understanding of all instructions and rules. - ANSWER: True
Why is increased tractor power dangerous? - ANSWER: Loss of control, rear
overturns, side overturns
When pulling a stuck tractor using a rear hitch, to what device on the tractor should
you connect? - ANSWER: Drawbar
What should be done if there is air in the fuel system of a diesel tractor? - ANSWER:
Bleed fuel system
, What steps should you use when stopping the tractor and shutting of the engine? -
ANSWER: Press the transmission clutch pedal and apply the brakes, reduce engine
speed, turn the starter key to the STOP position
Milky hydraulic fluid indicates the presence of which contaminant? - ANSWER: Water
True or False: Nylon tow ropes have been known to break when in use, snap back,
and kill the tractor operator. - ANSWER: True
The National Safety Council rates farming as the most hazardous industry, followed
closely by construction. Most farming accidents fall under what three categories? -
ANSWER: Falls, machinery, and power take-off shaft entanglement
According to the National Safety Council, what percentage of tractor-related deaths
occur on public roads? - ANSWER: 1/3
At what level should warning lights be placed on tractors and other equipment for
operation on public roads? - ANSWER: Motorist's eye level
There have been instances of carbon monoxide exposure using an open-station
tractor in the field. Which of the following is a common symptom of carbon
monoxide exposure? - ANSWER: Headache
When towing equipment without breaks, keep your speed under - ANSWER: 20 mph
Which administration mandates safety equipment such as ROPS? - ANSWER: OSHA
True or False:The static electricity that builds up on a metal can when it is being filled
with gasoline can cause dangerous sparking if the can is sitting on an insulating
surface, such as aa plastic bed liner. - ANSWER: True
Which tractor is considered exempt from ROPS? - ANSWER: Tractors built before
October 1976, Tractors with less than 20 horsepower, Tractors on which equipment
is mounted that would be incompatible with ROPS
if backing out a stuck tractor does not work, what is the next thing to try? - ANSWER:
tow it out using a front hitch
smoking is dangerous around what materials - ANSWER: pesticides, gasoline, dry
materials
when refueling a "hot" tractor you should do the following - ANSWER: stop the
engine,
extinguish cigarette prior to refueling,
allow pressure to reduce in the fuel tank before removing the cap
COMPETION GRADED A+
How often should you check to see that lights, brakes and the steering mechanism
are working properly? - ANSWER: Daily
Explain the difference between oil type and oil viscosity - ANSWER: Oil type is a
designation for the services the oil was made for, such as gas engine, diesel
engine,light loads, heavy loads. Oil viscosity is an indication of how viscous the oil is
at different temperatures.
What is the function of a differential lock? When would you use it? - ANSWER: It
locks both drive wheel axles together so they behave as a solid single shaft. It is
useful when one wheel is slipping or spinning, but can only be used when going in a
straight direction.
What is the stopping distance for a tractor going 10 miles per hour, under ideal
conditions - ANSWER: 30 feet
True or False: When operating a tractor, the following personal protective
equipment is needed: respirator, eye protection, ear protection, protective clothing,
head gear, gloves and boots. - ANSWER: True
Tower loads which are hitched above a tractor's drawbar can cause what kind of
incident? - ANSWER: Rear Overturn
What are the three major elements to consider in developing safer tractor
operations? - ANSWER: The environment, the tractor and the operator
What is the proper way to check the fluid level in a radiator on a hot engine? -
ANSWER: Shut the unit down and allow it to cool before checking the fluid level
True or False: Supervisors have the responsibility of seeing that all tractor operators
have a complete understanding of all instructions and rules. - ANSWER: True
Why is increased tractor power dangerous? - ANSWER: Loss of control, rear
overturns, side overturns
When pulling a stuck tractor using a rear hitch, to what device on the tractor should
you connect? - ANSWER: Drawbar
What should be done if there is air in the fuel system of a diesel tractor? - ANSWER:
Bleed fuel system
, What steps should you use when stopping the tractor and shutting of the engine? -
ANSWER: Press the transmission clutch pedal and apply the brakes, reduce engine
speed, turn the starter key to the STOP position
Milky hydraulic fluid indicates the presence of which contaminant? - ANSWER: Water
True or False: Nylon tow ropes have been known to break when in use, snap back,
and kill the tractor operator. - ANSWER: True
The National Safety Council rates farming as the most hazardous industry, followed
closely by construction. Most farming accidents fall under what three categories? -
ANSWER: Falls, machinery, and power take-off shaft entanglement
According to the National Safety Council, what percentage of tractor-related deaths
occur on public roads? - ANSWER: 1/3
At what level should warning lights be placed on tractors and other equipment for
operation on public roads? - ANSWER: Motorist's eye level
There have been instances of carbon monoxide exposure using an open-station
tractor in the field. Which of the following is a common symptom of carbon
monoxide exposure? - ANSWER: Headache
When towing equipment without breaks, keep your speed under - ANSWER: 20 mph
Which administration mandates safety equipment such as ROPS? - ANSWER: OSHA
True or False:The static electricity that builds up on a metal can when it is being filled
with gasoline can cause dangerous sparking if the can is sitting on an insulating
surface, such as aa plastic bed liner. - ANSWER: True
Which tractor is considered exempt from ROPS? - ANSWER: Tractors built before
October 1976, Tractors with less than 20 horsepower, Tractors on which equipment
is mounted that would be incompatible with ROPS
if backing out a stuck tractor does not work, what is the next thing to try? - ANSWER:
tow it out using a front hitch
smoking is dangerous around what materials - ANSWER: pesticides, gasoline, dry
materials
when refueling a "hot" tractor you should do the following - ANSWER: stop the
engine,
extinguish cigarette prior to refueling,
allow pressure to reduce in the fuel tank before removing the cap
