Farm Machinery Maintenance PB

Erscheinungsjahr 1997
ISBN: 978-0-7506-8940-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 70 mm x 110 mm

Preventative maintenance is one of the most important tasks that can be performed on any machine. Many of these tasks can be carried out in the farm workshop, if the operator has some knowledge and a few basic tools.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Whiley, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Landwirtschaftliche Bewässerung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Primärer Sektor Agrarökonomie, Ernährungswirtschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Cleaners and solvents; includes operation and use of cleaning devices. 2. Lubrication; includes a summary of different types of oils and greases. 3. Locating and locking devices; before repairs can begin locking devices may have to be removed, this includes set screws, locking collars, roll pins, locking washers, keys and keyways and circlips. 4. Bearings and seals; discusses how bearing failure may be prevented in plain bearings, ball bearings. roller bearings, seals and sealants. 5. Power transmission devices; the inspection, maintenance and replacement of belts and pulleys, shaft alignment, gears, slip clutches, shaft couplings and safety guards. 6. Fuel systems and air cleaners; discusses changing fuel filters, carburettor adjustments, injectors, injector pumps and lines as well as servicing air cleaners. 7. Hydraulic systems; includes hydraulic control valves, breakaway couplings, hydraulic cylinders and hoses. 8. Cooling systems; radiator and hose inspection and maintenance, fan and fan belt, water pumps, coolants and air-cooled engines. 9. Air conditioning units.