12.

The cloud point of diesel fuel is __________________________.

A.
B.

the temperature at which the fuel congeals and will not flow
the temperature at which waxy ingredients will come out of solution in the
fuel and cause a hazy appearance in the fuel
C.
a rating of the fuel which indicates the cetane rating
C D. an additive in the fuel to compensate for low viscosity when used in cool
D
and cloudy conditions
E
13.
"Riding the clutch" is the practice of keeping your foot on the clutch pedal while
operating the tractor. Riding the clutch ____________________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.

If the engine valves are adjusted so that there is too much valve clearance,
________________________.
A.
B.
C.
A.

15.

the exhaust valve closes late and causes inefficient fuel burn
the intake valve opens early and allows to much fuel to enter the cylinder
the exhaust valve closes early and prevents waste gases from being
completely removed
both valves open too early and close too late

When operating a 1000 rpm power take off driven implement with the tractor, the
hitch point must be ______________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

16.

can increase traction when the rear wheels begin to slip

may cause rapid wear of the clutch release or throw-out bearing
may cause rapid wear of the brake drums
should only be done when operating the tractor on a road when less
traction is needed

16 inches from the end of the power take off shaft

14 inches from the end of the power take off shaft
12inches from the end of the power take off shaft
as close to the tractor as drawbar adjustment allows

When operating a tractor with a front end loader the bucket should be in what
position when transporting materials?

A.
Lower position
F B. Even with the hood of the tractor
G C. Higher position
H D. Doesnt matter because the weight of the tractor will balance the load in
I
the bucket.