Lesson 1Electrical an Electronic Controls: Batteries, Alternators, Wirin Harnesses, Sensors, ECUsDis section cover di electrical power an control network, includin batteries, alternators, harnesses, sensors, an ECUs, focusin pon safe testin, fault tracin, connector care, an protectin electronics from dust, heat, an vibration inna di hot Jamaican sun.
Battery selection, testing, and careAlternator output and drive inspectionWiring harness routing and protectionSensor types, locations, and failuresECU functions, updates, and backupsUsing diagnostic tools and fault codesLesson 2Transmission an Driveline: Gearboxes, Final Drives, Clutches an CV JointsDis section explain di transmission an driveline, includin gearboxes, final drives, clutches, an CV joints, emphasizin torque flow, lubrication, alignment, an preventive checks fi avoid breakdowns unda heavy field loads an tough terrain like Jamaican hills.
Power flow from engine to wheelsMain gearbox types and upkeepFinal drives, hubs, and reductionsClutch types, settings, and wearCV joints, shafts, and alignmentLubrication schedules and oil checksLesson 3Frame, Chassis, Cab an Operator Controls: Mountin Points, Access Panels an Visibility SystemsDis section examine di frame, chassis, cab, an operator controls, showin how structural integrity, mountin points, access panels, an visibility systems affect safety, comfort, serviceability, an precise control durin harvestin operations inna di cane fields.
Main frame layout and stress pointsChassis mounting points and bushingsCab structure, sealing, and comfortControl levers, joysticks, and pedalsVisibility systems, mirrors, and camerasAccess panels, ladders, and handrailsLesson 4Cleanin an Trash Management: Fans, Sieves, Separators an Chopper Discharge SystemsDis section examine cleanin an trash management systems, includin fans, sieves, separators, an discharge chutes, focusin pon airflow control, settings fi different field conditions, an maintenance fi limit losses an manage residue safe inna Jamaican farms.
Fan types, speed, and airflow tuningSieve openings and angle adjustmentPrimary and secondary separator rolesChopper discharge and residue spreadSettings for wet versus dry caneDust, trash buildup, and fire risksLesson 5Diesel Engine: Types, Coolin, Fuel System, Common Wear PointsDis section cover diesel engine types use inna harvesters, includin coolin an fuel systems, air management, an common wear points, wid emphasis pon monitorin, routine service, an failure symptoms unda high dust an load conditions inna di tropics.
Engine configurations and ratingsCooling system flow and componentsFuel supply, filtration, and injectionAir intake, turbo, and dust controlLubrication paths and oil selectionTypical wear zones and early signsLesson 6Overview a Self-Propelled Sugarcane Harvester ArchitectureDis section gi yuh a overall view a self-propelled harvester architecture, showin how engine, hydraulics, transmission, cuttin, feedin, cleanin, an cab systems arrange an integrate fi balance capacity, stability, an service access inna Jamaican operations.
Major system layout and flow pathsCenter of gravity and stability zonesPower distribution to key systemsService access and component groupingRouting of hoses, cables, and harnessesDesign trade‑offs for field conditionsLesson 7Feedin an Conveyor Systems: Feed Rollers, Augers, Belts, Speed SynchronizationDis section analyze feedin an conveyor systems, includin feed rollers, augers, an belts, explainin crop flow, speed synchronization, slip control, an adjustments fi reduce blockages, cane damage, an uneven loadin a downstream units inna di field.
Feed roller design and pressure setupPrimary and secondary conveyor pathsAuger pitch, direction, and loadingBelt tracking, tension, and splicingSpeed ratios and synchronization checksBlockage prevention and clearing stepsLesson 8Cuttin System: Base Cutters, Choppers, Knives, Knife Holders an Wear PatternsDis section detail base cutters, choppers, knives, an holders, explainin cuttin geometry, wear mechanisms, an how fi inspect, adjust, an replace parts fi maintain clean cuts, reduce losses, an prevent overloads or failures durin harvest.
Base cutter design and height controlChopper drum layout and timingKnife materials and edge geometryKnife holder alignment and fasteningWear patterns, causes, and diagnosisInspection, sharpening, and replacementLesson 9Hydraulic Systems: Pumps, Valves, Actuators, Reservoirs, FiltrationDis section focus pon hydraulic pumps, valves, actuators, reservoirs, an filtration, explainin circuit functions, pressure control, contamination risks, an maintenance practices fi keep cuttin, liftin, an steerin systems responsive an reliable inna di heat.
Hydraulic circuit schematics readingPump types, drives, and efficiencyControl valves, spools, and settingsCylinders, motors, and leakage testsReservoir design, levels, and aerationFilters, cleanliness, and oil sampling
