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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Crop Production
Module 2
Perform Preventive Maintenance

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 2: Perform Preventive Maintenance
First Edition, 2020
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Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Introductory Message
For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Performing Preventive Maintenance!

The module is designed to introduce you to the basic knowledge and basic skills which apply to
the efficient and productive use of natural resources.In developing the Crop Production course, gender
equity, enterprise and available resources have been recognized as key features in determining learning
outcomes and the design of learning experiences. It is visualized that all of you will develop basic skills
and acquire a level of knowledge that will increase your awareness of the potential for employment and
business opportunities or further study and training; relevant to the areas of study you have chosen. Your
success in exploratory course of Crop Production leading Agricultural Crops Production NC I,
Agricultural Crops Production NC II and Horticulture lies in your own hands!

This module provides you meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your
own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies
you are expected to learn in the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check what
you already know about the lesson to take. If you get
all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current
lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you
in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem, a
problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson.

This aims to help you discover and understand new
concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice to

solidify your understanding and skills of the topic. You
may check the answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph to

be filled in to process what you learned from the
lesson.
 What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help you
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to

enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.
This also tends retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a
separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in the
module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2
Module 2: Perform Preventive Maintenance
What’s In ---------------- 3
What’s New ---------------- 4
What is It ---------------- 5
What’s More ---------------- 9
What I Have Learned ---------------- 10
What I Can Do ---------------- 11
Assessment ---------------- 13
Additional Activities ---------------- 14
Answer Key ---------------- 15
References ---------------- 16
 What I Need to Know

This module is designed to help you master the basic knowledge of Crop
Production (Agricultural Crops Production NC I, Agricultural Crops Production NC II and
Horticulture). The scope of this module can be used in many different learning and daily
life situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

This module consists of lessons and activities about preventing maintenance of

tools and equipment.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Clean tools and equipment after use in line with farm procedures;
2. Perform routine check-up and maintenance;
3. Perform preventive maintenance by following the procedures in sharpening
and oiling farm tools and equipment; and
4. Store tools and equipment in designated areas in line with farm procedures.

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 What I Know

Before starting this module let us check first your

knowledge about preventive maintenance of tools and
equipment.

Your teacher asks you to visit the school’s tool room. You have noticed that the
cutting tools cannot be used properly because they are dull and rusty.

Directions: Draw a happy face ( ) if you agree with the statement. If not, draw a sad
face ( ). Write your answer in your activity notebook.
AGREE DISAGREE

1. When equipment is in good shape, it

reduces the risk of injury.
2. A whetstone is used to sharpen shovel and
bolo.
3. It is okay to store tools and equipment even if
they are not properly dried.
4. Regular check-up helps to make tools last
longer.
5. Leaving your garden tools on the floor is the
best way to keep your tools in good working
condition.

Modul Perform Preventive

e Maintenance
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What’s In

In your previous module you studied about the different tools,

implement and equipment used in crop production. Let us
check how much you have learned by answering the exercise
below.

Directions: Match the tools in Column A with its corresponding function in Column B.
Write the letter of the correct answer in your activity notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Sickle A. It is used for tilling and pulverizing the
2. Rotavator soil.
3. Water Pump B. It is used for digging canals and
4. pH meter ditches.
5. Hand fork C. It is commonly used for the transport of
6. Trailer goods and materials.
7. Spade D. It is used for harvesting of crops and
8. Rice Harvester cutting of other vegetablematters.
9. Wheel Barrow E. It is used for harvesting rice grain,
10. Disk Plow wheat grain and flour
F. It is used to measure the hydrogen-ion
concentration (or pH) indicating its
acidity or alkalinity of the soil
G. It is used to draw irrigation water from a
source.
H. It is used for inter-row cultivation.
I. It is used for tilling large areas, making
furrows and inter-row cultivation.
J. It is used for hauling trash, manures,
fertilizers, planting materials and other
equipment.

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 What’s New

Did you know that farm tools, implement and equipment won’t last long
if not properly maintained? In order to keep them in good working
condition, maintenance is the key.
So let’s1.
Activity begin
Wordoursearch
lesson with an activity.

Directions: Look at the words in the word pool. Solve the crossword puzzle using these
words. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

Sand paper Oil Whetstone

Rag Water Soap Brush

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 What is It

. In the previous activity, you have found the objects that are
used to perform preventive maintenance of tools and equipment. This
time let us try to know how these objects to be used properly in order
to make our tools and equipment last longer. So, let’s start!

Preventive maintenance is the systematic care and protection of tools and

equipment in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition that limits downtime and
extends productivity.

A poorly maintained piece of equipment can result to unsafe work environment

and increase risk of injury or loss of life.

Why do you have to maintain farm tools and equipment?

1. They last longer when maintained.
2. It makes work more efficient.
3. When you keep tools and equipment in good shape, you reduce the risk of injury
to the worker.
4. Properly maintained tools and equipment reduce cost of maintenance.

How to Effectively Maintain Farm Tools and Equipment

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 1. Sharpen tool before and after use. 
When you sharpen tools, it reduces the amount of force you need to apply
to accomplish the task. Blunt tools may break when being used.
2. Oil or grease metal parts.
This will prevent rusts of metal parts of tools and equipment. Oiling the
movable parts makes the tools easy to use.
3. Wooden handles should be strong.
Make sure tools with wooden handles are strong and durable. If there is any
defect, replace them.
4. Hang your garden tools.
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Keep your tools hanged. Leaving them on the floor can cause rusts as they
may come in contact with moisture. It may also damage or break the tool, causing
them to be unusable for work. And also, it may cause injury to a person who could
step on them.
5. Store tools in their original cases.
Some tools and equipment come in their special cases to keep them protected
from damage. Make sure to keep it clean before storing to their original cases.
6. Dry tools after using.
After using tools or equipment, make sure they are completely dry before
storing them to prevent rust of tools and equipment. For some tools and
equipment, use silica gel in keeping tools dry in their cases.
Equipment Maintenance Tips
1. Follow the preventive maintenance program

Preventive Maintenance (PM) helps anticipate change, and wear and tear.
Corrective actions are taken continuously to ensure reliability and performance. PM
involves regular systematic inspections, modification and replacement of components
as well as performance testing and analysis.

2. Identify major causes of machinery breakdown

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 Part of an effective PM program is identifying potential causes of machinery
breakdown. By identifying potential causes of failure before they occur, can save
hundreds or thousands of money and maintain consistent work flows.

3. Get to know your equipment inside and out

Taking the time to read and understand the manufacturer’s manual should be a
core principle in a PM plan. Manuals will prescribe the recommended service intervals
for each component in the equipment, what servicing products to use and what
acceptable operating conditions to perform.
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Manufacturer’s manual is also a great source of troubleshooting information. It

prescribes maintenance steps and techniques as well as they have checklists or flow
charts of what to do during malfunctions.

4. Train your employees in effective machinery operation

Knowledgeable machinery operators are more productive and cause less wear on
machinery than untrained workers. Properly trained operators will be more respectful
of their equipment and more likely to look after it before, during and after use. It would
save money in repairs and replacement.

5. Follow factory-recommended maintenance intervals

Factory-recommended maintenance intervals are a minimal standard and are

based on normal operating conditions. This may vary depending on local climate and
specific site environmental concerns like dust, mud, humidity, and excessive
temperature fluctuations.

6. Document equipment’s service history

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 Keeping detailed service records is an important component in your preventive
maintenance plan. It helps you to keep track of what type of servicing has been done,
when maintenance was done and when it needs to be done again on the equipment.

7. Pay close attention to what your equipment’s fluids are saying

Another important thing to check is the equipment’s fluid level. Analyzing

engine oil, fuel, coolant and hydraulic fluid describes the health of your equipment.

8. Monitor your equipment’s overall condition

Owning and operating equipment

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monitoring should be an overall part of your preventive maintenance plan to prevent
breakdown and avoid unnecessary repair costs.

Pointers to follow in storing tools and equipment

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1. Have a designated place for each kind of tools.
2. Label the storage cabinet for immediate finding.
3. Wash and dry properly before storing.
4. Properly store cutting tools with sharp edge down.
5. Place tools into conveniently accessible locations.
6. Make sure the areas where you are storing the equipment are clean, dry and not
overcrowded.

What’s More

After learning about preventive maintenance of farm tools and

equipment, it is now time to check how far you have learned
about the topic by doing the activity below.

Activity 3. Farm to Storage Road

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 Hi! My name is Ted, the shovel! I am
dirty and left unclean after use. Help me go
home clean by writing the proper preventive
maintenance in each station. Write your answer
in your activity notebook.

Station 1
________________
________________ Which part of the
__ lesson you have
hard time to
understand?
______________
Station 3 ______________
Station 2 ________________
______________
________________ ________________
________________ __
__
STORAGE

Station3 4
Station
What I Have Learned ________________
________________
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At this point let us measure your understanding about the
content of this module by answering the following questions.
Write your answer in your activity notebook.Let us check
yourlearning
Which part of thison the content of this
Whatmodule
learningbythat
answering the
module you MESSAGE
you can apply toSENT
enjoyed most? help you family or
community?
______________ ______________
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What I Can Do

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Let us put into practice what you have learned about this
module through a video presentation on how to sharpen
tools using the steps below.video presentation on how to
sharpen farm tools using the steps below.

Activity 4.
Directions: With the help of your parent/guardian, perform in sharpening and oiling of any
cutting tool available in your home by following the steps below. You have to record your
performance through video and submit it together with this module.

Materials Tools
Oil Whetstone
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Rag Brush
Soap and water Cutting tool
Step 1: Cleaning of blade

Clean the blade with a brush and soapy water to remove any rust, clumped dirt or
other debris. Wipe it using clean rag. After drying it, coat the blade with a small
amount of motor oil.

Step 2: Examining the sharpness

Examine the blade edge by touching using your fingers to determine the correct
sharpening angle (usually about 10 to 15 degrees). Note: Be careful in this step
for it may cut your finger.

Step 3: Begin grinding the blades

Thoroughly wet the whetstone by soaking it into water or oil. (Water quickly
evaporates, so oil is usually a better choice). Water or oil will not only act as a
lubricant but also carry away grit during the sharpening process.

To maintain the correct angle, press the blade against the concave side of the
stone while sharpening. Use numerous smooth strokes, moving the blade in one
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direction toward the tipas if you are trying to shave off a thin slice from the
whetstone until the edge is smoothened. Don’t press too hard. 

Keep the stone wet by periodically applying more water or oil.

Step 4: Testing the sharpness

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 Simply hold the cutting edge up to a light source. If you can see light reflecting off
the blade edge, itis not yet adequately sharpened. Repeat Step 3.

Step 5: Adding a coat of oil

Finish off the blades by rubbing a light coat to oil them.

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 Score
Rubric
20 15 10

The step by-step procedures are

correctly followed.

The blade is properly cleaned.

The blade is properly sharpened

and oiled.

Assessment
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Modified TRUE or FALSE

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct but if it is FALSE, change the
underlined word or group of words to make the whole statement true. Write your answer
in your activity notebook.

1. A poorly maintained piece of equipment can result to safe work environment.

2. Properly maintained tools and equipment increase the cost of maintenance.
3. Oiling metal parts of tools and equipment prevent rust.
4. Defected wooden handles should be replaced.
5. Leaving tools on the floor can cause rusts as the may contact to moisture.

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 6. Make sure tools are completely dry before storing.
7. Neglect preventive maintenance program of tools and equipment.
8. Identifying potential causes of machinery breakdown is part of an effective
preventive maintenance program.
9. Read and understand the subscriber’s manual before operating.
10. Knowledgeable machinery operators are less productive and cause less wear on
machinery than untrained workers.
11. Keeping detailed service records helps you to track of what type of servicing has
been done, when maintenance was done and when it needs to be done again on
the equipment.
12. Properly store cutting tools with sharp edge up.
13. Label the storage cabinet for immediate finding.
14. Make sure the areas where you are storing the equipment are clean, dry and not
overcrowded.
15. Farm tools and equipment last longer when maintained.

Additional Activities
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Directions: Copy the table in your activity notebook. Then, look at least 5 farm tools
found in your home. Check whether the tools are functional or not function. Check the
appropriate box describing the condition of the tool. An example is provided below.

Remarks
Not
Tool Functional (if not functional, state the tools
functional
condition.)
Dull bolo / Loose handle

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 Answer Key
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What’s More
Station 1
Clean the metal part
What’s In What’s New of the shovel with a
1. D 1. Oil brush and soapy
2. A 2. Whetstone water.
3. G 3. Sand paper Station 2
4. F 4. Brush Wipe it using rag.
5. H
Assessment 5. Rag Station 3
6. C 6. Soap After drying, coat the
1.
7. unsafe
B 7. Water metal part with oil.
2. E
8. reduce Station 4
3.
9. TRUE
J
4. Hang the shovel.
10. TRUE
I
5. TRUE
6. TRUE
7. Follow
8. TRUE
9. manufacturer’s manual
10. more
11. TRUE
12. down
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13. TRUE
14. TRUE
15. TRUE
 References 15

MyFarm blog. “How to Practically and Effectively Maintain Farm Tools and Equipment”
Accessed May 22, 2020
https://blog.agrihomegh.com/effectively-maintain-farm-tools/

Slideshare.”Proper Storage of Tools and Equipment” Accessed May 22, 2020

https://www.slideshare.net/mattburdan3/group-1-proper-storage-of-tools-equipment?
qid=0c127889-861c-4b06-98c1-fa5980f779bd&v=&b=&from_search=12

“How To Sharpen Tools” Accessed June 16, 2020

http://www.i4at.org/surv/sharpen.htm

Macallister. “Maintenance Tips and Checklist” Accessed June 20, 2020

https://www.macallister.com/parts-service/maintenance-tips/

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