FIGURE A-9—This photo should be used to answer Question 15.
15. Two small engine technicians are disassembling the engine shown in Figure A-9. After observing the engine components, both technicians say that this engine has a splash-type lubrication system. Technician A says that the engine uses a dipper that's attached to the connecting rod to splash oil from the crankcase onto its components. Technician B says that engine uses a slinger that's driven by the timing gears to splash oil onto its components. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Only Technician A is correct.
B. Only Technician B is correct.
C. Both technicians are correct-the engine contains both a slinger and a dipper.
D. Neither technician is correct.
Two small engine technicians are disassembling the engine shown in Figure A-9. After observing the engine components, both technicians say that this engine has a splash-type lubrication system. Technician A says that the engine uses a dipper that's attached to the connecting rod to splash oil from the crankcase onto its components. Technician B says that engine uses a slinger that's driven by the timing gears to splash oil onto its components. Which of the following statements is correct?
To answer this question, you will need to carefully observe the engine shown in Figure A-9 and compare it to the statements made by Technician A and Technician B.
Technician A claims that the engine uses a dipper attached to the connecting rod to splash oil from the crankcase onto its components. You should look for any visible signs of a dipper or a connecting rod that could be responsible for oil splash.
Technician B claims that the engine uses a slinger driven by the timing gears to splash oil onto its components. You should look for any signs of a slinger mechanism and check if it is connected to the timing gears.
From the information provided, you should also consider the possibility that both technicians could be correct, meaning that the engine contains both a slinger and a dipper.
Examine the engine shown in Figure A-9 carefully, paying close attention to any visible components that could be involved in oil splash lubrication. Compare your observations with the statements made by Technician A and Technician B. Based on your analysis, select the answer choice that correctly reflects your findings.