JD Information Technology

After a month of computers with Duane we have 28 students certified in Service Advisor. The new computers were a great improvement. We connected to tractors and combines and practiced our diagnostic skills. We finished the class with some Features and Benefits presentations in the auditorium. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did.

 

The Long Awaited 7R Has Arrived!

Just in time for the John Deere Information Technology and John Deere Hydraulics I classes the 7200R IVT tractor has arrived. Tyler was pretty excited to check this one in.

Electric I Class Seems to Require A Lot of Studying

We have been spending some time chasing electrons around the shop and some of them are found in computers. You gotta love those DLM's.

Electric 1 Class

We about half done with Electric 1 class and one of the things we discuss is electrical safety. I beleive that most have a good understanding of circuit protection by now and I think that we have all figured out that a 14 gauge wire will not handle 500 amps.

Electric Web Sites

Here are some test sites for practice electrical tests and tutorials. Have Fun!

http://www.autoshop101.com/

http://www.autoshop101.com/tests/intest2.html

http://www.linnbenton.edu/auto/electric/ford/

http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Circuit_Construction_Kit_DC_Only

More OJT Visits

Two more days and the OJT visits are done.

Instructor Training 2011

We will be heading to Waterloo for a week of instructor training next week. Training includes AMS, Service Advisor Remote and 7R’s and I’m sure it will be an intense week.

Fundamentals 2011

Here is a quick picture overview of the John Deere Safety and Fundamentals class.

On The Road Again

I started making the rounds to visit the second year students On The Job. I have about 900 miles this week.

Rest in Pieces

The combine teardown is nearly completed so its time to post some more pictures.

Free Lunch??

Well the Pedal Pushers Cafe has an offer that Brandon just couldn't refuse. The Big Bopper is six 1/4 pound bacon cheese burgers and a pile of fries for $38. If you can eat it all in an hour its FREE!!! Guess who won this battle!

 

I think he was getting ready to order a shake to top it off.

Annual Fall Bike Ride

Thriteen of us went to Lanesboro for a little bike ride (about 20 miles) and went out for supper afterwards. The weather was great and I think everyone had a good time but we will have to see what it feels like in the morning.

Off to a Good Start

We are studying tools, fasteners, safety and other boring stuff but we get to take combines apart and we don't have to put them back together.......yet!