KEC

DPT175-Intro to Tool Safety & Usage, & DPT199-Small Engine Maintenance & Repair are the courses for which students may earn college credit. 

 

This course offers more laboratory experience working on, and maintaining, agricultural equipment and an in depth study of diesel engines, using the skills learned in Diesel 1 class.  This includes principles of operation and repair of four-cycle diesel engines.  Students experience the safe use of equipment overhauls.  Student disassembles and reassembles lab engine.  Additionally, a detailed study of diesel operating principles and how diesel engines differ from other types of internal combustion engines; this includes trouble shooting, maintenance and testing of fuel pumps, fuel filters, and nozzles.  Emphasis will be placed on the importance of fuel filtration, selection, and care in handling.  For safety reasons, students are not allowed to wear shorts, sweatpants or sandals.  Students are required to wear closed toe shoes or boots and blue jeans. Successful completion of this course is the basis for the Kishwaukee College Diesel Power and Technology Certificate and Associate Degree (A.A.S.) program.  DPT172-Basic Engine Overhaul, & DPT177-Intro to Diesels are the courses for which students may earn college credit.