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    AUTOMOTIVE

    MAINTENANCE
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    The secret to successfully earning a merit baage i,s for you to use both
    the pamphlet and the suggestions of your counselor.
    Your counselor can be as important to you as a coach is to an a thlete.
    Use all of the resources your counselor ca n make ava ilable to you.
    This may be the best chance you will have to learn about this particular
    subject. Make it count.
    If you or your counselor feels that any information in this pamph let is
    incorrect, please let us know. Please sta te your source of information.
    Merit badge pamphlets are reprimed annually and requirements
    updated regularly. Your suggestions for improvement are welcome.
    comments along with a brief statement about yourself to National
    'tiAn,b ncement Committee, S209 • Boy Scouts of America • 1325
    Walnut Hill Lane • P.O. Box 152079 • Irving, TX 75015-2079 •
    merit. badge@ Scouting. org.
    WH O PAYS FOR THI S PAM P H LET ?
    This merit badge pa mphlet is one in a series of more than 100 coveri
    all kinds of hobby and career subjects. It is made available fo r Y,'o u
    to buy as a service of the national and local councils, Boy Scouts'·Qf
    America. The costs of the development, writi ng, and editing of the =.r
    merit badge pamphlets are paid for by the Boy Scouts of America in
    order to bring you the best book at a reasonable price.
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    MERIT BADGE SERIES

    AUTOMOTIVE
    MAINTENANCE

    "Enhancing our youths' competitive edge through merit badges"

    .I BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICX


    You will need access to a car or truck and its owner's
    manual to meet some requirements for this
    merit badge.
    Requirements
    1. Do the following:
    a. Explain to yo ur counselor the hazards yo u are most
    likely to encounter during automotive maintenance
    activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help
    prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards .
    b. Discuss with your counselor the safety equipment, tools,
    and clothing used while checking or repairing a motor
    vehicle. Use this equipment, tools, and/or clothing
    (when needed or called for) in meeting the requirements
    for this merit badge.
    2. General Maintenance, Safety, and Registration.
    Do the following:
    a. Review the maintenance chart in the owner's manual.
    Explain the requirements and time limits.
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    b. Demonstrate how to check the following:
    (1) Brake fluid
    (2) Engine oil
    (3) Coolant
    (4) Power steering fluid
    (5) Windshield washer fluid
    (6) Transmission fluid
    (7) Battery fluid (if possible) and condition of the
    battery terminals
    c. Locate the fuse boxes; determine the size of fuses.
    Demonstrate the proper replacement of burned-out fuses .
    d. Demonstrate how to check the condition and tension of
    belts and hoses.
    e. Check the lighting in the vehicle, including instrument,
    warning, and exterior bulbs.
    f. Locate and check the air filter.
    g. Explain the purpose, importance, and limitations of
    safety belts and passive restraints.
    h. Find out the requirements for the state inspection in
    your state, including how often a vehicle needs to
    be inspected.
    i. Explain the importance of registering a vehicle and find
    out the annual registration fee for renewing your family
    car's registration.
    3. Dashboard. Do the following:
    a. Explain the function of the fuel gauge, speedometer,
    tachometer, oil pressure, and engine temperature gauge.
    Point each one out on the instrument cluster.
    b. Explain the symbols that light up on the dashboard
    and the difference between the yellow and red symbols.
    Explain each of the indicators on the dashboard, using
    the owner's manual if necessary.

    AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE 3

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