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Participant Guide Purpose of This Course

• Yours to use on the job
• Turn to page 2 – Non-Disclosure The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary
Agreement technical information for technicians to be able to safely
o Acknowledge receipt of copyrighted maintain propane fuel systems and engines in propane-
information powered vehicles.
o Agree to keep all information confidential
 Do not copy or share your manual
o Personal and employer responsibility

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Course Objectives
Module
1 Identify properties and characteristics of propane compared to gasoline and diesel 1 Introduction

Describe the relationship between temperature and pressure for propane fuel stored Understanding Propane as a Vehicle Fuel
2 onboard vehicles 2
3 Describe the safety procedures unique to propane vehicles Course 3 Propane Fuel System Component
Identification and Function
4 Identify and describe operation of each component of a propane fuel system Outline Propane Engine Fuel System Component
4 Identification and Function
Identify safety systems at a propane fueling station and implement the procedures for
5 fueling propane-powered vehicles 5 Fueling a Propane Vehicle
Describe the methods and safety practices for depressurizing and defueling propane Propane Vehicle Depressurizing and
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vehicles Defueling

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