Today was quite an interesting day at school. We got a practical schedule in the motorcycle laboratory room, and what we learned was how to service a carburetor. At first I was a little confused because I didn't really understand about this motorcycle component. But after seeing it directly and listening to the teacher's explanation, everything became clearer.
We started by learning the basic theory about the function of the carburetor, which is a tool that regulates the mixture of air and fuel so that the motorcycle engine can run properly. The teacher explained that a dirty or damaged carburetor can cause the motorcycle engine to stall, lose power, or even waste fuel.
After that, we were given the opportunity to practice carburetor service. We were taught how to carefully remove the carburetor from the motorcycle engine, then clean it using special tools. The cleaning process turned out to be not as easy as imagined. The carburetor has many small parts, such as jets and channels, which must be cleaned carefully. I had some difficulty, especially when cleaning these small parts, but with the guidance of the teacher and friends, I started to get used to it.
After finishing cleaning the carburetor, we reassembled it and tried to install it on the prepared motorbike. When the motorbike finally started smoothly, it felt very satisfying. We were also given additional knowledge on how to adjust the fuel mixture in the carburetor so that the motorbike could run more optimally.
Although tired, I felt happy because I could learn something new that was very useful, especially if I could apply it in the workplace later. I have come to appreciate more how each component in a motorbike is interconnected to make the vehicle function properly.
Today reminded me of how important practical skills are in the automotive world. Hopefully tomorrow I can learn even more!