Unit 3 Equipment

Faults

Word Definition Translation

maintenance a list that helps you by reminding you

checklist (n) of the things you need to do to keep
something in good condition
daily inspection (n) a routine that is done every day to
check that everything is satisfactory
and running well
keep under the process of watching someone or
observation (v phr) something carefully for a period of
time
not applicable (phr) used to show when information is not
needed or is not relevant
fire extinguisher (n) a metal container with water or
chemicals in it, used for stopping
small fires
roll over protection structures found in mobile operating
system (ROPS) (n) equipment, e.g. seat restraints, seat
belts which protect operators from
injuries caused by vehicle accidents
horn (n) the thing in a vehicle that you use
to make a loud sound as a signal or
warning
wiper (n) a piece of equipment on a vehicle that
removes rain from the windscreen
seat belt (n) a belt attached to the seat of a vehicle
which you fasten around yourself for
protection in an accident
hose (n) a rubber or plastic tube

belt (n) a circular band of something such as

rubber that connects or moves parts
of a machine

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Word Definition Translation

fluid reservoir (n) the part of a machine or engine where

a liquid is kept before it is used
damage (n) a bad effect on something

contents (n pl) the things that are inside something,

e.g. a box, room, vehicle
cleanliness (n) the practice of keeping yourself or the
things around you clean
level (n) the amount or degree of something

leak (n) a small hole that lets liquid flow out of

something
looseness (n) something that is not tightly bound,
held or fastened
bolt (n) a screw with a flat head and no point,
for fastening things together
tighten (v) to close or fasten something firmly by
turning it
torch (n) a small electric lamp that you carry in
your hand
off sick (phr) unwell and not able to work

crack (n) a thin line on the surface of something

when it is broken but has not actually
come apart
fix (v) to repair something that is broken or
not working properly
reservoir (n) a part of a machine or engine where a
liquid is kept before it is used

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