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SUBJECT &
GRA DE/LEVEL TLE-10 QUARTER 3 WEEK 22

TOPIC ROUTINE CHECK-UP OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

LO 2. Check farm tools, materials and CODE

LEARNING
equipment for faults and defects based on
COMPETENCY
manufacturer’s list and pre-operating
TLE_PECS9-12HC-Ia-e-I
procedures.
1. Identify the different farm tools, materials and equipment for faults and
LEARNING OBJECTIVES defects based on manufacturer’s list and pre-operating procedures.

IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the learner’s activity and assessment
sheets provided separately.
 UNDERSTAND

INTRODUCTION

Imagine that the long, hot summer vacation has finally come to an end and it‘s the
beginning of the school year and you are ready to start working your vegetable gardens.
But before that let us check first our tools, implements and equipment you are going to
use.

How to Clean Your Tools and Equipment:

Let‘s start with the basics. Your shovel, spade, hoe, or even the blades on a hedge
trimmer will be a lot easier to use if you take a few minutes to knock some of the rust off
the blade. Not only will this extend the life of the tool, but also it will cut through the soil
better, and thus require less effort to use, if it has a nice sharp blade. It is a good idea to
keep a large whetstone in your shop. A whetstone is an ideal tool to use to keep all of
the cutting edges of your garden tools honed. It will work well on your shovel, as well as
many other common garden tools.

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Check Tractor Before Operating

A pre -operational check of the tractor will assure you that it is in safe operating
condition. Check the tires for proper inflation and defects, windows for visibility, seat
position, seat belts, brakes for adjustment, steering response, rear view mirrors, slow-
moving vehicle emblem, reflectors, and running lights for day or night time operation.

Safety Check: Walk around the tractor and any attached implement checking the area
for obstacles that may be under or near the tractor. This includes stones, bo ards,
children's toys, etc. Make sure there are no bystanders; remember this is a working
area. Check that the wheels are free, or stuck in the ground. If the rear wheels are
frozen to the ground, then the tractor may flip backwards around the axle when po wer
is applied. Check for any loose parts or objects on the tractor such as tools on the
platforms or around brakes and other controls.

Service Walk around : Walk around the tractor a second time to check the tractor
itself. This time look at the tires fo r wear and inflation, the power takeoff shaft for
shielding and guarding (rotate the shield to make sure it moves freely), the hitch for
proper hitch pin and safety clip. Pay particular attention to the ground under the tractor
for any signs of liquid leaks such as oil, coolant or fuel.
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Check the oil: Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and check the oil level. If oil is required,
remember to wipe off the filler cap before you remove it to avoid dirt falling into the
engine. Use a clean funnel and clean the top of the oil can to prevent rust or other foreign
objects going in with the oil.

Check the radiator: Slowly remove the red cap and check the liquid level.

Check the air pre-cleaner and air cleaner. Remove and shake out any dirt.

Check the fuel level. Fill if necessary, but it should have been filled at the end of the last
day the tractor was used.

Check the fire extinguisher. Your tractor should have a fire extinguisher in case of fire
during operation or refueling. Make sure it is charged and easily accessible.

 Any noted defects should be corrected immediately. These can affect

performance and your safety!

Handling Batteries

Occasionally, it may be necessary to handle, adjust or change the battery on your

tractor. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause considerable harm if it comes
into contact with your skin. They can also produce mixtures of hydrogen gas and oxygen
which can explode if contacted with heat or sparks. Remember these safety points:

1. Do the work or adjustments in an area free of sparks and heat sources. Don't smoke
while working near the battery. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
2. Always wear personal protective equipment, covering the eyes and hands. A full
face shield will offer the protection.
3. Never work leaning directly over the battery.
4. Always disconnect the ground cable first and identify the cables as positive and
negative so that you don't re-attach them wrong.
5. Make sure that you clean the terminals and cable connections before reattaching
them. Make sure the new battery is secured with the provided hold down assembly.
6. While installing the battery make sure that the terminals don't come into contact
with metal parts on the engine or body of the tractor.
7. Make sure that you connect the ground cable last to prevent sparks and tighten the
connections!

Hydraulic Systems

Working with or on hydraulic equipment can be dangerous. Some of the hazards

cannot even be readily seen. Hydraulic systems are under tremendous pressure and
this is where the unseen danger lies.

Before servicing hydraulic systems:

1. Shut off the engine powering the hydraulic pump.

2. Lower the implement to the ground.

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3. Relieve pressure by moving the hydraulic control lever back and forth.
4. If working around or under a raised implement, make sure that it is blocked or
supported by something other than the cylinder itself.
5. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to check for leaks in hoses and fittings. Even a
small amount of pressurized hydraulic fluid can be injected through the skin and can
cause severe health problems. Seek medical attention immediately if hydraulic fluid
penetrates your skin.
6. Use caution when releasing blocks or transport locks on equipment. If a cylinder
has leaked and lost pressure, the implement may fall to the ground as the locks are
released.
(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)

SAQ-1: What are you going to do if you are task to check the oil of a tractor?
___________________________________________________________________________
SAQ-2: Why do you think defects should be corrected immediately?

___________________________________________________________________________________

Let’s Practice!

Activity 1

Directions: TRUE OR FALSE: Read and analyze each statement below. Write True if the
statement is correct; False if the statement is incorrect on the space provided for.

(Answer on the Learner’s Activity Notebook)

_____1.The best way to use the stone is to find a way to stabilize the tool that you want to work on.
_____2.Tools that are worn out should be separated and be fixed immediately to avoid accident.
_____3. When sharpening, try to maintain the original factory bevel or angle.
_____4. Always push the file across the blade in a motion away from your body.
_____5. Clean accumulated rust and dirt off all metal surfaces with a wire brush.
_____6. Move the file diagonally, so that its cutting teeth are biting into the metal on the tool.
_____7. Use medium-grit sandpaper to remove rust on larger tools such as shovels, spades, and
hoes.
_____8. When sharpening with a file, do not use oil; metal filings will accumulate and clog the file's
serrations.
_____9.Oil will help tools to work as intended and will prevent the formation of rust .
____10.For pruners, use a whetstone because it produces a very sharp cutting edge.

REMEMBER
Key Points

 Any noted defects should be corrected immediately. These can affect

performance and your safety!
 Tools that are worn out should be separated and be fixed immediately to
avoid accident
TRY

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Let’s see how much have you learned today!

A. Complete the paragraph

A pre-operational check of the tractor will assure you that it is in safe operating condition.
Check the following for day or night time operation 1.__________________,
2. ______________, 3.______________, 4.________________,
5.___________________,6.________________,7.______________,
8.________________,9.____________________, and10._____________________ .

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 B. True or False
Directions: TRUE OR FALSE: Read and analyze each statement below. Write True if the statement is
correct; False if the statement is incorrect on the space provided for.

When working with battery:

_________1. Do the work or adjustments in an area free of sparks and heat sources. Don't smoke
while working near the battery. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
_________2. Always wear personal protective equipment, covering the eyes and hands. A full face
shield will offer the most protection.
_________3. Work leaning directly over the battery.
_________4. Always disconnect the ground cable first and identify the cables as positive and
negative so that you don't re-attach them wrong.
_________5. Make sure that you clean the terminals and cable connections before reattaching them.
Make sure the new battery is secured with the hold-down assembly provided.
_________6. While installing the battery make sure that the terminals come into contact with metal
parts on the engine or tractor body.
_________7. Make sure that you connect the ground cable last to prevent sparks and tighten the
connections!
Before servicing hydraulic systems
_________8. Shut off the engine powering the hydraulic pump.
_________9. Lower the implement to the ground.
_________10. Relieve pressure by moving the hydraulic control lever back and
forth.

REFERENCE/S Asuncion R.G. et.al. Agricultural Arts (T.H.E., SEDP, NSEC series) Phipps,
McColly, Scranton, & Cook , Farm Mechanics Biggs, T. Growing Vegetables Van
Haunte, J. and L.Van Haunte, Growing Rich, Tasty Veggies in Harmony with
Nature, vol. 1
A Practical Safety Guide for the Horticulture Industry in Murray Valley
http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/topics/machinery.htm
http://www.antiquefarmtoolsinfo http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/01-111b
http://www.ebc.com.au
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.asp
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/iacl102.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc165.pdf http://www.farm-
garden.com/growingvegetables/artichokes
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.as

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Written by:

JULIET A. SORIANO
Teacher I

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