Lesson Note on the Maintenance Practices and Precautionary Measures For SS1

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MAINTENANCE PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

CONTENT:

1. Reasons for maintaining farm machine.
2. Maintenance of farm machinery

SUB TOPIC 1: REASONS FOR MAINTAINING FARM MACHINE

The reasons for maintenance practice are as follows:

1. To ensure maximum or efficient use of farm machine
2. To keep the machines in good working condition.
3. To increase their useful life or life span
4. To prevent them from becoming obsolete or from deteriorating
5. To detect or spot the potential machine failure and safety from hazards
6. To prevent vibrations that can produce irritating noise on the farm.
7. Checking oil and water levels regularly prevents any overheating or seizure of the engine.
8. Maintenance of farm machines at times reduces cost, that is, the cost of purchasing new ones may be high.

EVALUATION: state five reasons why farm machines should be maintained.

SUB TOPIC 2: MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY

Maintenance practices that should be carried out periodically or at regular intervals on the machines include the following:

1. Tractor should be serviced at regular intervals
2. Worn-out tyres should be replaced and tyre pressure gauged regularly
3. Ensure that nut and screw are checked and tightened regularly
4. Replace worn out part of the tractor
5. Air filter should be cleared regularly
6. Fuel injector should be serviced or changed
7. Fan belt should be replaced or adjusted
8. Wash or clean caburator
9. Always park tractor in a shade

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY

1. Keep the tractor clean by removing trash or mud from it before and after operation
2. Check water level daily and top it when necessary
3. Check oil level daily and top it when necessary
4. Check electrolyte of battery daily and top it when necessary
5. Check tyre pressure daily and increase the pressure when necessary

GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY

The following maintenance practices or operations can be carried out on farm machinery.

1. Keep the machine clean by removing all trash or mud and excess grease oil from machines at the start or at the end of operation.
2. Adhere strictly to manual or manufacturer’s instruction
3. Always use the machine or the implements for the operation for which it was designed.
4. Employ a competent and experienced operator and technicians to handle the machines.
5. Store machines and implement in a cool and dry place, usually under shade.
6. Regularly service the machines.
7. Check water and oil levels of machines regularly where applicable to ensure that they are at their normal levels to prevent any overheating or seizure.
8. Check hydraulic system where applicable before the operation
9. Ensure complete implement before setting out for work.
10. Ensure that nuts, bolts, screws, or shields are checked and tightened at regular intervals.

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