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CON-EquipmentSafety2
Conservation Equipment Safety Vocabulary 2
Question | Answer |
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ROPS | Rollover Protection System |
Center of Gravity | definition of center of gravity is the place in a system or body where the weight is evenly dispersed and all sides are in balance |
Track Drive Gear | hydraulically driven gear that powers the track of a tracked machine |
Idler Pulley | pulley that rests on or presses against a drive belt to guide it or take up slack |
Track Grouser | a cleat on the surface of a wheel or track, intended to increase traction in soil, snow, or other loose material |
Boom Lock | an arm or latch that locks the boom of a machine in place to prevent accidental lowering, in order to create a safe work area |
Winch | a hauling or lifting device consisting of a rope, cable, or chain winding around a horizontal rotating drum, turned by a crank or by motor |
Slope | a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface |