SS 1 Second Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note – Maintenance Practices and Precautionary Measures

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CLASS:  S S 1

TOPIC: 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 a good working condition.
3. To increase their useful life or life span
4. To prevent them from becoming obsolete or from deteriorating

SUB TOPIC 2: MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY

1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY

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

• Tractor should be service at regular interval
• Worn out tyres should be replaced and tyre pressure gauged regularly
• Ensure that nut and screw are checked and tightened regularly

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY

1. 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

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.

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