Master Course Outline Reels and Mowing Systems Course Number: TST 256 Credits: 1- 17 Hours per Quarter: 300 Lecture Hours:50    Lab Hours:250 Description In-depth study of various reel maintenance practices, reel styles, grinding techniques, rebuilding, and troubleshooting. Study of rotary mowers, their drive systems, spindles, and blade sharpening, used in commercial golf and turf mowers. Intended Skills and Attitude Outcomes A. Identify the components of the hydraulic system and how they relate to one another. B. Explain how servo units and electric solenoids are used, controlled, and tested. C. Trouble shoot hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves to determine cause of failure. D. Diagnose safety relief valves to prevent failure and set relief pressure. E. Identify different styles and techniques for rebuilding the many different styles of reels used in the turf industry. F. Operate every different type of grinder available in the shop. G. Troubleshoot wide area mowers and specialty mowers, drive systems, hinge and pivot repair, deck repair, and spindle replacement. Syllabi Listing Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   TST 256 Winter 2005 2359 DEWAYNE RHODES View Syllabus TST 256 Winter 2005 2359 George Klein View Syllabus TST 256 Winter 2004 2359 George Klein View Syllabus Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini   X         X       *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)