ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV)
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
COURSE INFORMATION:
Title: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Maintenance and Repair
Department/Number: AUTO F172
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Location:
Meeting Dates/Time:
One hour per week for 15 weeks (full semester) or
compressed format of not less than three days
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Name:
Office Location:
Office Hours: As needed and by appointment
Telephone:
E-Mail:
COURSE READINGS/MATERIALS:
Recommended Reading: Small Gas Engines
Author: Alfred C Roth
Publisher: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc
Supplementary Readings: Any of the ATV magazines that are applicable to the class.
Required supplies: All necessary tools will be provided. Students will be allowed to use
their own tools/equipment if needed. Students need to bring consumables: gas, oil,
gaskets, etc.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will teach fundamental skills for maintenance and repair of an All-Terrain
Vehicle. Only one type of ATV will be the focus of the class, examples being: 4wheelers, dirt bikes, hovercrafts, etc. Engine tune-up, lubrication, clutch and belt (if
applicable), transmission troubleshooting, tire and wheel repair, alignment, and other
basic problems encountered during operation along with safe shop procedures.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GOALS:
1. Students will understand the basic operating principles and safety procedures of
ATV maintenance and repair.
2. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate
a basic proficiency of ATV maintenance and repair.
3. Students will be able to order replacement parts and understand how to install
them.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify/name ATV parts
2. Students will work using safe shop procedures
3. Understand the engine’s systems and how they operate:
a. electrical
b. mechanical
c. cooling
d. ignition
e. lubrication
4. Understand the function of individual small engine parts
5. Partially disassemble/assemble an ATV engine and carburetor
6. Properly clean and repair mechanical/electrical ATV parts
7. Perform basic ATV service techniques
8. Properly adjust carburetors for idle and performance
9. Understand and service the fuel injection system if equipped.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Students will be exposed to the basics of ATV repair through lecture and discussion,
hands-on exercises/experience and the use of handouts/videos when appropriate.
Students will also receive individual instruction when necessary.
COURSE CALENDAR: (FOR FULL SEMESTER COURSE)
Week 1
 Introductions-level of experience
 Shop safety
Week 2
 Selecting the right machine
 Styles and uses.
 The advantages and disadvantages of each and their safe operation
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
 Overview of engine sizes and types
 Emergency
 Troubleshooting and repairs
 Emergency field repairs of the machine
 Carburetor/Fuel Injection System: Adjustments and repair
 Carburetor/Fuel Injection System: Adjustments and repair
 Clutch: Adjustments and repair
 Clutch: Adjustments and repair
 Transmission: Adjustments and repair
 Transmission: Adjustments and repair
 Tires and Wheels: Repair and replacement
 Suspension: Adjustment and repair
 Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and repair
 Overall review, part 1
 Overall review, part 2
 IAS forms
COURSE POLICIES:
Students will be expected to attend all classes and abide by all rules of safety while in the
auto shop facility. Students will be expected to exercise maturity, safety and common
sense while using tools and operating machinery during class.
EVALUATION:
This is a pass/fail course. Students will be awarded points as listed below. Students must
receive 140 points or more in order to receive a passing grade.
SCORING GUIDE
POINTS
POSSIBLE ITEM
15
Identify/name ATV parts
15
15
Students will work using safe shop procedures
Understand the engine’s electrical systems and how
they operate
Understand the engine’s mechanical systems and how
they operate
Understand the engine’s cooling systems and how
they operate
Understand the engine’s ignition systems and how
they operate
Understand the engine’s lubrication systems and how
they operate
Understand the function of individual small engine
parts
Partially disassemble/assemble an ATV engine and
carburetor
Properly clean and repair mechanical/electrical ATV
parts
15
Perform basic ATV service techniques
15
15
Properly adjust carburetors for idle and performance
Understand and service the fuel injection system if
equipped
5
Attendance, participation and effort
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
200
TOTAL POINTS
POINTS
EARNED
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