Show Me / Tell Me
Question 1
Identify where you would check the engine oil
level and tell me how you would check that
the engine has sufficient oil.
Answer
Identify where to check level, ie dipstick or
sight
glass. Explain that level should be between max
and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick
and
wipe clean, return and remove again to check
oil
level against max/min marks. For sight glass,
ensure glass is clean when checking.
Question 2
Show me how you would check that the horn is
working on this machine (off road only).
Answer
Check is carried out by using control (turn on
ignition if necessary).
Question 3
Identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and
tell
me how you would check that you have a safe
level of hydraulic fluid.
Answer
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low
markings.
Question 4
Show me how you would check that the lights & brake lights and reflectors are clean and
working.
Answer
Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary),
identify reflectors. Check visually for cleanliness
and
operation.
Question 5
Tell me how you would check the condition of
the
chain on this machine.
Answer
Check for chain wear, correct tension and rear
wheel
alignment. Tension should be adjusted as specified
in the machine handbook. Drive chain should
be
lubricated to ensure that excessive wear does
not take place.