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KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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Coimbatore 641032
END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS (MONTH_YEAR)
B.E (AUTO) Semester IV

12A402 TWO AND THREE WHEELER

Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

PART A (10 X 2 = 20 MARKS)

1. Define scavenging
2. What are all the advantages of two stroke engines
3. Name the controls available on the handle bar.
4. Classify the front suspension systems used in two wheelers.
5. Differentiate disc brake and drum brake
6. What are the advantageous of tubeless tires?
7. Distinguish Moped and Motor cycle.
8. What are all the factors used to compare two different brand motorcycles of same capacity?
9. Name the types of three wheelers.
10. Differentiate front engine and rear engine three wheelers

PART B (5 X 16 = 80 MARKS)

11. (a) (i) Explain the working of a two stroke SI engine. [8]
(ii) Discuss the various scavenging methods used in a two stroke engine. [8]
(OR)
(b) (i) Explain the kick starting mechanisms used in two wheelers with neat sketch [8]
(ii) Explain the function of magneto ignition system with neat diagram [8]

12. (a) (i) Explain the working principle of front suspension system of a motor cycle [8]
(ii) Explain the function of various controls and panel meters available in the handle bar with a neat
diagram [8]
(OR)
(b)(i) Explain the construction details of double cradle frame with a neat sketch [8]
(ii) Explain the function of telescopic shock absorber with a neat sketch [8]

13. (a)(i) Describe the function of drum brake system with a neat sketch [8]
(ii) Explain the brake links and layouts with a neat diagram [8]
(OR)
(b)(i) Explain the function of disc brake system with a neat sketch [8]
(ii) Explain different types of wheels used in two and three wheelers. [8]
(OR)
14. (a) Explain the Maintenance schedule for a typical two wheeler for (i) 500 km (ii) 1000 km (iii) 4000
km (iv) 8000 km. [16]
(OR)
(b)(i) Describe the precautions to be observed while running in a new vehicle? [8]
 (ii) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Honda active and TVS scooty [8]
15. (a)(i)Explain the function of three wheelers and classify based on their application [8]
(ii)Sketch the layout of a three wheeler with a rear engine and explain the function of
various components [8]
(OR)
(b)(ii) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Tata ace and Mahindra Maxximo [8]
(ii) Discuss the maintenance schedule of three wheelers [8]