Electicity, Small Engines & Tractor

Electricity

Superintendent Jeff Graham

Exhibits must be in place by 9:45 a.m.

All electricity exhibits to be judged orally at 10:00 a.m., July 9, in Exhibit

Hall I (West Entrance).

RULES

1. All exhibits in electricity must include a schematic diagram of exhibit using proper symbols to qualify project for judging.

2. Displays are limited to 2' x 2-1/2' in size. Exhibits not following specific requirements may be disqualified.

3. During Conference judging, the exhibitor should be prepared to discuss how the exhibited item is to be used, the way it was assembled and disassemble a parts) to see how the exhibited item works.

4. All projects must include a written report, explaining what was learned, how the project was constructed, and principles of its operation.

It is strongly suggested that members use recommended construction details including proper color coding provided by the Energy Council (EEC) that have been provided on the EEC 4-H website: http://www.iecouncil.org/4h.html

Electricity I Magic of Electricity: (May only be battery powered projects using battery components and wiring). Projects using paper clips, cardboard, thumbtacks, & brads are not eligible for state fair exhibits. Exhibits a momentary switch, simple switch or basic circuit OR a Galvanometer OR an Electric motor. All projects must include a report explaining how the project was constructed and the principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website.

Electricity II Investigating Electricity: (May only be battery powered projects using battery components and wiring). Projects using paper clips, cardboard, thumbtacks, & brads are not eligible for state fair exhibits. Exhibit a circuit board, demonstrating parallel and series switches, including a circuit diagram OR a 3-way or 4-way switch circuit using DC/battery OR Basic electrical device (examples: rocket launcher, burglar alarm etc.)

All projects must include a report explaining how the project was constructed and the principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website.

Electricity III Wired for Power: Exhibit a 120V lighting fixture or other appliance which uses a switch; OR two electrical household circuits using 120V materials to comply with National Electrical Code, one with a simple on/off switch to control bulb, and one using 3-way switches to control light from two locations; OR other project which demonstrates principles in Wired for Power book.

All projects must include a report explaining how the project was constructed and the principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website.

Michelle Graham Electricity Achievement Award

$50.00 Savings Bond

Awarded to Exhibitor displaying the most knowledge in the Electricity Project Area at the 4-H Show. Awarded at LaSalle County 4-H Awards Reception in November.

Electronics

Electricity IV Entering Electronics: Exhibit any electronic or solid state appliance, and a written report explaining your project, and what you learned. When project is being constructed, general safety and workmanship should be considered. During Conference judging, the exhibitor should be prepared to discuss how the exhibit is to be used, the way it was assembled and disassemble a part(s) to see how the exhibited item works.

All projects must include a written report, explaining what was learned and how the project was constructed.

Clover Challenge: Electronics - This class is limited to 15-18 year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge for this project area. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project books, including but not limited to career exploration, safety issues, floor plan of electrical wiring for a new or renovated building, power plant design, etc. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit.

Small Engines

Exhibits must be in place by 9:45 a.m.

To be judged orally in Exhibit Hall I at 10:30 a.m., July 9

Small Engine displays must be no larger than a 4'x4' display board. Exhibits must be portable. No complete engines, lawn tractors, tillers, chainsaws, etc. are permitted for displays. All exhibits should involve engines smaller than 20 horsepower, and to be no more than 3' x 3' in size, unless 4-H office is contacted. Exhibit has to fit though a 6' door.

Display - Exhibit a display, selecting one of the following options: 1) A display identifying different engine or lawn and garden equipment parts or a display showing the function of the various engine or lawn and garden equipment parts; OR 2) A display identifying and explaining the function(s) of different specialty tools needed for small engine work; OR 3) A display illustrating and providing the results of any one of the experiments that are included in the project books.

Maintenance - Demonstrate one of the following on an engine (no more than 20HP): 1) Perform routine maintenance on an engine or piece of lawn and garden equipment OR 2) Diagnosis and troubleshoot specific problems with an engine, short of a complete overhaul. The exhibitor should be prepared to discuss the reasons for the specified maintenance or how they approached the diagnosis of the engine.

Clover Challenge: Small Engines - This class is limited to 15-18 year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge for this project area. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project books, including but not limited to career exploration, safety issues, antique small engines, etc. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit.

Tractor Care

Project check in time is 9:45 a.m. in Exhibit Hall I. Oral judging begins at 11:00 a.m.

Exhibits in this area are limited to a space of 2' wide and 15" deep. ALL items in the display should be affixed to the display board. NO additional items should be included. Maximum poster size is 22" x 30".

Tractor I: Starting Up-Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: tractor safety; care and maintenance; the tractor as a valuable farm machine; or an activity listed in the project manual.

Tractor II: Tractor Operation-exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: cause and prevention of rollovers, diagram how an air cleaner works; diagram & identify an engine cooling system, regulations for battery & oil disposal, or another activity listed in the 4-H project manual.

Tractor III: Moving Out-Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: wagon and bin hazards, diagram and identify open and closed hydraulic systems, mower types and safety features, conveyor types and safety features, or another activity listed in the 4-H project manual.

Tractor IV: Learning More-Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: method of winterizing a tractor, chemical uses and required safety equipment, parts and process of internal combustion engine, procedure for cleaning and flushing tractor radiator, or another activity.