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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to service and repair rotary cutting system
   • Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
   • Identify required information for service and repair activity
   • Identify hazards and manage risks according to workplace procedures
   • Select tools, equipment and materials and check for serviceability
2. Determine service and repair requirements of rotary cutting system
   • Identify faults through inspection and identify causes
   • Report inspection findings and test results according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repair or adjustment
   • Obtain authorisation to proceed with service and repair in line with recommendations
3. Carry out service and repair activities
   • Select and check tools, equipment and materials required to conduct service and repair
   • Remove and inspect components for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Fit and adjust reusable, repaired and replacement components according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Check rotary cutting system for normal operation
   • Operate system and compare to manufacturer specifications
   • Adjust and re-test rotary cutting system as required
5. Complete work processes
   • Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm equipment is ready for use
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
   • Complete documentation according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

service and repair at least three of the following rotary cutting systems:

rotary mower

lawn edger

brush cutter

chipper

mulcher.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

methods to locate and interpret information required to service and repair rotary cutting systems:

information provided by customer and supervisors

manufacturer specifications and procedures or equivalent documentation

workplace procedures required to service and repair rotary cutting systems, including:

establishing serviceability of tools and equipment

documentation procedures

housekeeping procedures, including:

examination of tools and equipment

storage of equipment

identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment

disposal of excess materials

recycling procedures

work health and safety (WHS) relating to servicing and repairing rotary cutting systems, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

working with electrical systems

working with rotating cutting system

checking protective guards, cowlings and safety features

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids released from rotary cutting systems

types of lubricants, and their application and methods of lubrication

application, and key features of rotary cutting systems, including the electric or internal combustion engine driven systems specified in the performance evidence

inspection, servicing and adjustment procedures for rotary cutting systems, including:

cutting blades and attachments

cutting deck housing

blade mounting

wheels

drive systems

repair procedures for rotary cutting systems, including removal, replacement and adjustment procedures for components, including:

cutting blades and attachments

cutting deck housing

blade mounting

wheels

drive systems

post-repair testing procedures for rotary cutting systems, including operating system through full operating range.

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