4(a). Service an engine-powered machine

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Grease all fittings, change the oil and oil filter, clean the air filter, clean the radiator fins, and replace the fuel filters.

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Farm Mechanics Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-26), Requirement 4(a)