La Cite College

City: Ottawa Province/State: Ontario College Website: http://www.lacitec.on.ca/programmes/51478.htm#cursus Mechanic Program: Truck & Coach Motor Vehicle Techniques Program Summary: This two (2) year program allows the student to learn the techniques of diagnosis and repair of automobile`s as well as the inspection of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment. At the end of his studies, the graduate can… Continue reading La Cite College

Fleming College

City: Lindsay Province/State: Ontario College Website: http://www.flemingc.on.ca/index.cfm/go/programs/sub/display/code/MPH/style/d.cfm Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Techniques/ Motive Power Techniques Program Summary: Throughout your Heavy Equipment Techniques program, you will study the overhaul, maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. Upon completion, you will have a comprehensive background in mechanical studies, preventative maintenance, safe shop practices, and equipment management… Continue reading Fleming College

Fanshawe College

City: London Province/State: Ontario College Website: http://www.fanshawec.ca/EN/ Mechanic Programs: Truck & Coach • Heavy Equipment • Agriculture Mechanic Heavy Equipment Program Summary: From everyday maintenance to troubleshooting, overhauling and repairing, you’ll keep big equipment such as bulldozers, cranes and graders on the job on construction sites, in the mining and forestry industries or even in… Continue reading Fanshawe College

Durham College

City: Oshawa and Whitby Province/State: Ontario College website: http://www.durhamcollege.ca/programs/motive-power-technician-service-and-management/ Mechanic Program: Parts Technician Motive Power Technician – Service and Management Program Summary: This program will give you the skills and training required to pursue a variety of careers in the transportation and automotive fields. As a graduate, you will be prepared to enter the motive… Continue reading Durham College

Confederation College

City: Thunder Bay Province/State: Ontario College WebSite: http://www.confederationc.on.ca/programs/ Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment and Truck & Coach Heavy Equipment Program Summary: The Motive Power Techniques Programs afford students an excellent opportunity to participate in a common first semester Motive Power Program that will prepare them to choose a career in the Motive Power Field. The second… Continue reading Confederation College

Conestoga College

City: Guelph Province/State: Ontario College Website: http://www.conestogac.on.ca/ Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment and Truck & Coach Heavy Equipment Program Summary: This Heavy Duty Equipment Technician program will prepare graduates to identify basic heavy duty equipment power system problems, to inspect and test basic heavy duty equipment components and systems, and to use a variety of test equipment.… Continue reading Conestoga College

Centennial College

City: Toronto Province/State: Ontario College Website: http://www.centennialcollege.ca Mechanic Programs: Truck & Coach • Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Program Summary: This program will prepare students for exciting futures as skilled professionals in the heavy equipment field. The in-school training, combined with practical on-the-job experience gained in the co-op work placement provides an excellent start to an… Continue reading Centennial College

CFP Lac-Abitibi

City: La Sarre Province/State: Quebec Website: http://www.csdla.qc.ca/cfpla Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Program Summary: Acquire knowledge and develop skills and attitudes required to verify, to disassemble, repair, reassemble and adjust the standards and hydraulic clutches, transmissions regular and semi-automatic, hydraulic brakes, the steering boxes, the steering clutches, suspension and drive shafts for tractors, graders,… Continue reading CFP Lac-Abitibi

Driving in Snow and Ice

The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don’t go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. If you must drive in snowy conditions, make… Continue reading Driving in Snow and Ice

How To Disassemble A John Deere Variator

These troublesome little contraptions can be taken apart and serviced. Applies to John Deere 110, 112, 210, 214, possibly others.