What do we do in order

to prolong the usability

life of our farm tools
and equipments?
 PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
Is a systematic way of identifying and
correcting tools and equipment
malfunction before they break.
 COMMON CAUSES OF EQUIPMENT
FAILURE
• 1. Improper Operation
• 2. Failure To Perform Preventive Maintenance
• 3. Too Much Preventive Maintenance
• 4. Failure To Continously Monitor Equipment
• 5.Bad (Or No) Reliability Culture
• 6. Insufficient Protection From The Weather.
COMMON PRE- OPERATIVE CHECK- UP
OF EQUIPMENT
1. Checking of tractor
before operating.
1. Tires 6. Rear view mirrors
2. Windows 7. Slow moving vehicle emblem
3. Seat Position and sear belts 8. Reflectors
4. Brakes 9. Running Lights
5. Steering response
COMMON PRE- OPERATIVE CHECK- UP
OF EQUIPMENT
2. Safety Check
- Walk around the tractor ( or any other
machines /equipment) and any attached
implement checking the area of obstacles that
may be under or near the tractor.
COMMON PRE- OPERATIVE CHECK- UP
OF EQUIPMENT
3. Service walk Around
- Walk around the second time to check
the tractor itself. Pay Particular attention to
the ground under the tractor for any signs of
liquids leaks such as oil, coolant and fuel.
COMMON PRE- OPERATIVE CHECK- UP
OF EQUIPMENT
4. Check the oil
- Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and
check the oil level. If oil is required,
remember to wife off the filler cap before
remove it to avoid dirt falling into the engine.
COMMON PRE- OPERATIVE CHECK- UP
OF EQUIPMENT
5. Check the radiator
6. Check the air pre-cleaner and air cleaner
7. Check the fuel level
COMMON PRE- OPERATIVE CHECK- UP
OF EQUIPMENT
8. Check the fire extinguisher
- Your tractor should have a fire extinguisher
in case of fire during operation or refueling.
Make sure it is easily accessible.
 WHAT ARE THE COMMON
SHARPENING TOOL?
1. Whetstone
2. Steel Brush
3. Sand Paper
4. File