Lesson 3

HANDLE MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT
Lesson 3
HANDLE
MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT
Proper handling and transport of
the materials like chemicals and
equipment must take into
consideration as well as the
disposal of the agricultural waste
materials.
OBJECTIVE
3.2. Handle and transport
materials, equipment and
machinery according to
enterprise guidelines.
Specific Objective
3.2.1. Handle equipment and
machinery according to
enterprise guidelines.
VOCABULARY
LISTS
Maintenance – the process of
preserving a condition or situation
or the state of being preserved.
Off-season – a time of a year when
a particular activity is not engaged
in.
Self-Propelled – moving or able to
move without external propulsion
or agency.
Pre Assessment
Maintenance Activity of
Equipment:
Give the maintenance and storing
activity of the following:
1.____________________________
_____________________2._______
______________________________
___________
1.____________________________
_____________________
2.____________________________
____________________
1.____________________________
_____________________
2.____________________________
____________________
General Maintenance Tips
All equipment should be

thoroughly cleaned with a high-
pressure washer to remove dirt
and trash residue. Accumulated
trash and dirt can create fire
hazards, electrical malfunctions,
corrosion and rust of equipment,
which may result in breakdowns
next season.
Important areas to clean on all

self-propelled machines are the
engine compartment, heat
exchangers/radiator fans and the
area under the control centers.
Many operators follow a good

cleanup with a wax job to help
protect the equipment from the
elements, such as corrosion and
oxidation. Most importantly, when
equipment is checked carefully,
small problems can be identified
and corrected before they cause
downtime next season.
Engine/Power Train
After cleaning the outside of the
cooling system, check the coolant level
amount of anti-freeze protection and
its condition. Dependent upon your
service interval, it may be necessary to
drain the system, flush the radiator
and refill with proper coolant and
service the coolant filter as required, if
so equipped.
Engine/Power Train
Harmful acids can accumulate in
your equipment's oil pan, particularly
during light-load applications. These
acids can damage engine compounds
over the long winter months. Farmers
should pay particular attention to the
condition of their crankcase oil during
winter operation.
Engine/Power Train
There are several
classifications of lubricants
listed in the operator’s manual.
We suggest owners read the
operator’s manual thoroughly
to ensure they are using the
proper lubricant.
Engine/Power Train
Contaminants can cause
extensive damage to hydraulic
systems. Dealership recommends
that producers analyze the
hydraulic fluid in all equipment
regularly and replace it as
recommended.
Engine/Power Train
Condensation is the biggest
threat to fuel systems next to using
a poor grade of fuel high in sulfur
content. Equipment owners should
check their tractor or combine fuel
tanks, as well as their farm's bulk
tanks, for condensation.
Engine/Power Train
Drain the condensation often
and keep tanks as full as possible.
Always filter the fuel and keep it
clean and fresh for operation.
Electrical
During the busy spring season,
electrical problems often are the
most time consuming to trace and
repair. Winter is a good time to
check for loose connections, frayed
or broken wires and to repair
broken gauges, lights and switches.
Electrical
Although modem batteries do not
have to be removed from equipment,
except in extremely cold regions,
cleaning the battery, its posts and cable
connections is advised. On an idle
machine, the battery ground cable
should be disconnected from the
battery to avoid corrosive buildup and
possible battery discharge.
Harvesting Equipment
Combine headers require special
storage care. We suggest closely
inspecting header units, both corn and
grain types, for worn, bent or broken
parts and replacing them as needed.
Proper adjustment of belts and chains
is critical to prolong wear.
Corn Heads
Stalk roll knives should be
sharpened or replaced and lubricated,
and auger systems checked for proper
function. Top off your corn head check
up by lubricating all main points
including chains and other moving
parts.
Corn Heads
Grain Headers Operators should
check the reel drive, sickle wobble box
drive, auger, retractable fingers and
stripper bars of the grain header. Knife
guards and other parts should be
inspected for wear and replaced as
needed.
Corn Heads
Round out the check up by
lubricating and properly adjusting the
grain header. Finally, equipment tires
should be cleaned and inspected for
possible cuts. Check tire pressures
before storing equipment and inflate
them as necessary.
Tillage Tools
Farmers are placing greater
demands on their tillage equipment. As
minimum tillage requiring chemical
incorporation becomes more popular,
tillage tools are growing larger and
more sophisticated.
Tillage Tools
Those demands have led to more
sophisticated hydraulic systems.
Today's multi-wing folding units
require several hydraulic cylinders to
properly perform their tasks.
Before storing the unit, all ground-
working tools and mold boards should
be cleaned and coated with a lubricant
to guard against rust.
Tillage Tools
Don’t forget to check the shanks on
field cultivators. Worn shank bushings
or pins should be replaced. Don't go
into your next season with bent or
worn shanks that can leave skips in the
fields.
Planters/Drills
Like other equipment, planters and
drills should be cleaned of any buildup,
especially in the seed or fertilizer
boxes. Make sure all movable parts are
free and not stuck due to chemical
corrosion.
Operators should check all moving
parts for excessive wear. On air
planters, the condition of the cutoff
brush is very important and should be
adjusted properly.
Planters/Drills
Finally, lubricate all moving parts
and inspect all chains and other drive
mechanisms for excessive wear or
misalignment.
Proper off-season storage will add
value to your farm equipment, increase
its lifespan and decrease your
operating costs.
Off-Season Storage Checklist
• Thoroughly clean all equipment with a high-
pressure washer.
• Lubricate all points.
• Coat all parts that rust easily, such as plow shares
or chrome hydraulic cylinder rods, with a high-
quality protectant.
• Inspect all equipment for broken, bent or worn
parts. Repair or replace as necessary.
Off-Season Storage Checklist
• Apply touch-up paint to scratched or rusted areas.
• Apply a generous coating of wax to help
equipment fight the effects of the elements.
• Store equipment in a shed or under a tarp or
heavy plastic if possible
Self-Propelled Equipment
• Check or drain, flush and refill the radiator
with correct coolant. Drain engine oil and
analyze it to determine the presence of
contaminants.
• Check hydraulic system fluid. Replace if
needed.
• Check the transmission fluid level. If needed,
drain and refill. Install new filters.
Self-Propelled Equipment
• Check fuel tanks for condensation. Fill tanks
with high-grade fuel.
• Disconnect battery ground cables if the
machine is idle for several months.
• Check fire pressure frequently during the
winter.
Practice Task 1
Conduct a research on the activities conducted by farmers in
the maintenance and storing of equipment. You can look
around in the community or search practices on the internet.
Name of Farmer/Farm:
Good Practices conducted: Bad Practices (If any)
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
Practice Task 2
Observation Points (Suggestion/Comment to the bad practices
observed to make it best practices.)
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_________
Post Assessment
Maintenance Activity of
Equipment:
1.____________________________
_____________________2._______
______________________________
___________
1.____________________________
_____________________
2.____________________________
____________________
1.____________________________
_____________________
2.____________________________
____________________
Assignment/Additional Activity
1. How to maintain cleanliness in the work area?

2. Why is it important to maintain cleanliness in all
aspects of life?
Answer Key
Pre/Post Assessment
A.
1. Before storing the unit, all ground-working tools and mold boards should be
cleaned
2. Coat it with a lubricant to guard against rust.
B.
3. Inspecting header units, both corn and grain types, for worn, bent or broken parts
and replacing them as needed.
4. Proper adjustment of belts and chains to prolong wear.
C
5. Clean the battery.
6. On an idle machine, the battery ground cable should be disconnected from the
battery to avoid corrosive buildup and possible battery discharge.
Quiz
Direction: Choose the letter of your best answer.
1. It is the process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved.
a. Maintenance b. Off-season c. Self-propelled
2. It is a time of a year when a particular activity is not engaged in.
3. It is moving or able to move without external propulsion or agency.
For questions 4 – 5, identify what equipment is being said on the type of maintenance
below.
4. Condensation is the biggest threat to fuel systems next to using a poor grade of fuel
high in sulfur content. Equipment owners should check their tractor or combine fuel
tanks, as well as their farm's bulk tanks, for condensation.
a. Engine/Power Train b. Tillage Tools c. Corn Head
5. Stalk roll knives should be sharpened or replaced and lubricated, and auger systems
checked for proper function.
a. Engine/Power Train b. Tillage Tools c. Corn Head
Answer Key Quiz
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. C
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HANDLE MATERIALS

All equipment should be

Important areas to clean on all

Many operators follow a good

1. How to maintain cleanliness in the work area?

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