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Service and repair land-based cutting and mowing equipment

URN: LANLEO17

Business Sectors (Suites): Land-based Engineering Operations

Developed by: Lantra

Approved on: 2022

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Overview

This standard covers the service and repair of land-based cutting and mowing equipment, including the knowledge and understanding of setting and operating the equipment and implements.

It includes the recognition of faults, methods of repair and calibration, and the verification of performance. Cutting and mowing equipment can be found in the following land-based sectors: agriculture, horticulture, amenities, ground care, arboriculture and forestry.

The standard also covers the cutting principles, which include stationary/moving, rotating cutting, saw blades and hand tools.

When working with machinery or equipment you should be trained and hold current certification, where required, in accordance with the relevant legislation.

When working on high voltage (hazardous voltage/HaV) electric vehicles, de-energising must be done by a person who has been trained in accordance with the manufacturer’s procedures.

This standard is for those working in land-based engineering under supervision.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

be aware of hazards and assess the risks associated with the activity and the location where it is to be carried out
be aware of the potential environmental impact associated with the activity and the ways in which this can be controlled
select and wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
select, prepare, use, maintain and store the tools and equipment required to carry out the activity in accordance with the relevant legal requirements, manufacturer's instructions and company practices
check that the land-based equipment requiring service and repair is safe, prepared and isolated from power sources, where required
take the necessary precautions to prevent the escape of chemicals, gases and other substances and minimise dangers from contamination and hazards, where required
use a variety of methods to collect diagnostic information to identify defects and faults
determine the requirements for service and repair
identify and establish the availability of replacement components required for the activity
remove and replace components on land-based cutting/mowing equipment
dismantle, service/repair and reinstate cutting/mowing equipment and tools in line with the manufacturer’s specification and standards
remove and replace worn and damaged components in accordance with instructions and specifications
sharpen cutting mechanisms to perform within the manufacturer’s specifications
set cutting mechanisms to perform within the manufacturer’s specifications and customer’s requirements
identify and rectify poor cutting performance
use suitable testing methods to assess the performance of the reassembled system on completion of the activity, and confirm that it performs to operating specifications prior to returning the equipment to the customer
recycle or sustainably dispose of the different types of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous, caused by the activity, in accordance with instructions and the relevant legal and environmental requirements
complete records as required by the relevant legislation, warranty requirements and company procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

how to identify hazards and assess risks when preparing to service and repair land-based equipment
the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity
the tools and equipment required to carry out the activity and how to select, prepare, use, maintain and store these safely and correctly, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and company practices
the relevant legal requirements for the preparation and use of work equipment
how land-based equipment should be prepared for service and repair
the dangers created by stored energy and how to respond to these during the preparation stage
the hazardous chemicals, gases and other substances that may be present and how they should be dealt with
the different methods that can be used for the assessment of defects and faults with cutting and mowing equipment and for the identification of the root cause
the typical defects and faults that occur with land-based cutting and mowing equipment
the factors that determine whether it is worthwhile carrying out the service and repair, such as cost, estimated working life or urgent need for the equipment
the components required for the service and repair and the company procedures for obtaining replacements
how to remove and replace components from land-based cutting and mowing equipment
how to dismantle, service/repair and reinstate cutting and mowing equipment in line with the manufacturer’s specifications and standards
the operating principles and applications of cutting and/or mowing equipment
the methods of sharpening and setting cutting mechanisms and components
the effect of different crops and conditions on the cutting and/or mowing process
how adjustments and settings affect the performance of cutting and/or mowing equipment and the power required to drive them
how to use data to set and adjust cutting and/or mowing equipment for optimal performance
the methods of testing equipment on completion of the activity to confirm that it performs to the operating specifications prior to returning it to the customer
how to recycle or sustainably dispose of the different types of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous, caused by the activity, in accordance with instructions and the relevant legal and environmental requirements
the potential impact that the activity could have on the environment and the ways in which this can be controlled
the information that needs to be recorded, the company procedure for maintaining records and the requirements of data protection legislation

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Cutting and/or mowing equipment and their components e.g. lawn and professional turf mowers, robotic mowing equipment, battery-powered hand-operated appliances, hedge trimmers, green crop mowers and toppers, harvester cutting mechanisms, saws, chippers and hand tools

Hazardous chemicals and substances could include:

• fuels

• oils

• fluids

• gases

• dust

• compressed air

Instructions and specifications:

• drawings/plans

• schedules

• method statements

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• manufacturer’s instructions

• customer requirements

• verbal instructions

Methods of diagnosis:

• visual inspections

• functional and operational tests

• diagnostic equipment

• remote electronic control and monitoring systems

• reviewing technical data

Set cutting mechanisms e.g. balancing, blade clearances, cutting height, chop length

Sharpen cutting mechanisms e.g. saw blades and chains, stationary and rotating knives, cylinders/reels, flails and hand tools

Stored energy:

• springs

• belt tension

• hydraulic pressure

• electrical discharge

• accumulator discharge

Links To Other NOS

Refer to LANLEO1 Recognise and reduce hazards in the land-based engineering work area – for guidance on safe working practices.

Refer to LANLEO4 Apply core land-based engineering principles: mechanical principles – for guidance on fundamental engineering principles and practices.

Refer to LANLEO29 Monitor the handover and installation of land-based equipment – for guidance on operational requirements.

Refer to LANLEO2 Implement organisational procedures in land-based engineering – for guidance on procedural or administrative recording and reporting practices.

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Version Number

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

LANLEO17

Relevant Occupations

Land-based Engineering

SOC Code

5223

Keywords

cutting; mowing; equipment; land-based; machinery