I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Snowmobile Systems and Lab

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 1140

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 4

Internship Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with a growing knowledge of today's modern snowmobile. The emphasis of the course is carburetion, clutches and drive systems, and suspension.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

7. Other Prerequisites
Must be enrolled in Marine and Powersports Technology program

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Marine and Powersports Technology, AAS Degree
Marine and Powersports Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Perform tasks to manufacturers specifications after lecture and reading the service manual.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow service manual procedures in diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment.
Utilize appropriate technology	Assess which tools are necessary for diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment after reading the service manual.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for snowmobile maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to snowmobile power train and chassis systems;
• Apply preventative maintenance concepts to snowmobile care and storage;
• Identify the functional relationships among snowmobile components and systems;
• Demonstrate the ability to rebuild shocks for various snowmobiles;
• Demonstrate knowledge of various chain case designs;
• Demonstrate knowledge of snowmobile clutch theory and tuning principles;
• Demonstrate knowledge of various fuel delivery concepts in snowmobiles, from carburetion to fuel injection;
• Demonstrate proper completion of a service order;
• Demonstrate the knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials in a shop setting; and
• Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Snowmobile terminology
• Components
• Specific names
2. Clutches
• Drive clutch
• Components
• Theory of operation
• Driven clutch
• Components
• Theory of operation
3. Chaincase
• Components
• Various styles
• Reverse
• Gear drive
• Chain drive
4. Carburetors
• Mikuni VM and TM type carburetors
• Components
• Carburetor theory
• Synchronization theory
5. Suspension
• Rebuildable shock theory
• Components of various rebuildable shocks
• Rear skid components
• Front suspension components
6. Electrical
• Ignition system theory
• Charging system theory
• Lighting system theory
7. Cooling system
• Theory
8. Components

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Snowmobile terminology
• Explain various components of a snowmobile
2. Clutches
• Drive clutch
• Inspect components
• Rebuild various types of drive clutches
• Driven clutch
• Inspect Components
• Rebuild various types of driven clutches
3. Chaincase
• Disassemble, Inspect, and Reassemble various styles of drives
4. Carburetors
• Mikuni VM and TM type carburetors
• Disassemble and thoroughly clean carburetors
• Explain the components of the carburetors and how they work
• Synchronize carburetors
• Synchronize oil pump
5. Suspension
• Disassemble, Inspect, and Reassemble various styles of rebuildable shocks
• Standard
• Reservoir
• Clicker
• Explain the components of the carburetors and how they work
• Service rear suspension
• Service front suspension
6. Electrical
• Troubleshoot and test ignition systems
• Troubleshoot and test charging systems
• Troubleshoot and test lighting systems
7. Cooling system
• Troubleshoot and inspect the cooling system
• Properly fill a snowmobile cooling system