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Motorcycle Mechanic - Knowledge Module, Volume 2

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Volume 2 of the theory textbook for the QCTO Occupational Certificate: Motorcycle Mechanic (NQF Level 4, SAQA ID 97591) — electrical, electronic and fuel systems. Chapters 13 to 20 carry 53 of the knowledge component's 108 credits: motorcycle electrical systems; basic electronics; hydraulics and pneumatics; electronic control systems; petrol fuel systems from carburettors to injection; diesel fuel systems; brakes, braking systems and rider aids including ABS; and power, performance, pollution and problem solving. Taught motorcycle-first throughout. Chapters are numbered continuously 1 to 20 across the two volumes. Last date for enrolment on SAQA 97591 is 30 December 2026; last date for achievement is 30 December 2029.

What is inside

  1. Chapter 13 — Motorcycle Electrical Systems
  2. PART A — THE SYSTEM AND ITS LANGUAGE
  3. PART B — BATTERIES
  4. PART C — CHARGING
  5. PART D — STARTING AND IGNITION CIRCUITS
  6. PART E — LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING
  7. PART F — WIRING, CONNECTORS AND DIAGRAMS
  8. PART G — FAULTS, MAINTENANCE, LIMITATIONS AND SAFETY
  9. Chapter 14 — Basic Electronics for Motorcycles
  10. PART A — PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRONICS
  11. PART B — RESISTORS, CAPACITORS, INDUCTORS AND TRANSFORMERS
  12. PART C — DIODES, TRANSISTORS AND THYRISTORS
  13. PART D — INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
  14. PART E — ELECTRONICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE
  15. PART F — TEST EQUIPMENT AND SAFE WORKING
  16. Chapter 15 — Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  17. PART A — PRINCIPLES
  18. PART B — SYMBOLS, DIAGRAMS AND SKETCHES
  19. PART C — COMPONENTS
  20. PART D — CIRCUITS AND APPLICATIONS
  21. PART E — FAULTS, TESTS, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
  22. Chapter 16 — Electronic Control Systems
  23. PART A — WHAT ELECTRONIC CONTROL DOES
  24. PART B — INPUTS, OUTPUTS AND PWM
  25. PART C — COMMUNICATION AND DIAGNOSTICS
  26. PART D — RIDER-AID SYSTEMS
  27. PART E — LIMITATIONS, FAULTS, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
  28. Chapter 17 — Petrol Fuel Systems: Carburettors and Fuel Injection
  29. PART A — PETROL AND THE JOB OF THE FUEL SYSTEM
  30. PART B — STORING AND DELIVERING THE FUEL
  31. PART C — CARBURETTORS
  32. PART D — FUEL INJECTION
  33. PART E — SPECIFICATIONS, FAULTS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE
  34. Chapter 18 — Diesel Fuel Systems
  35. PART A — COMPRESSION IGNITION AND DIESEL FUEL
  36. PART B — THE SMALL SINGLE-CYLINDER DIESEL
  37. PART C — OTHER TYPES OF DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
  38. PART D — SPECIFICATIONS, FITS, CLEARANCES AND CALCULATIONS
  39. PART E — FAULTS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE
  40. PART F — SAFETY, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
  41. Chapter 19 — Brakes, Braking Systems, Comfort and Safety Systems
  42. PART A — BRAKING PRINCIPLES
  43. PART B — BRAKE TYPES, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPONENTS
  44. PART C — SPECIFICATIONS, CALCULATIONS, FAULTS, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
  45. PART D — COMFORT AND SAFETY SYSTEMS
  46. Chapter 20 — Power, Performance, Pollution and Problem Solving
  47. PART A — POWER, TORQUE AND EFFICIENCY
  48. PART B — FUEL, FUELLING AND FORCED INDUCTION
  49. PART C — POLLUTION AND ITS CONTROL
  50. PART D — PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY CALCULATIONS
  51. PART E — PROBLEM-SOLVING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES

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