Training of trainers manual on the operation, maintenance and repair of farm machinery

Training of trainers manual on the operation, maintenance and repair of farm machinery

Author: Van Loon, J., Flores Rojas, M.

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2022-05-05

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9251360715

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This training of trainers (ToT) manual aims to provide insights into the operation, maintenance and basic repair of farm machinery. It provides an overview of the main concepts of equipment that can facilitate sustainable agriculture practices, with examples and guidelines on the topic. Its objective is to provide extension officers, technicians, mechanics, and youth with the necessary information and skills to become trainers and deliver technical capacity sessions on this topic. There is a mix of theory and practice in this training. Participants must have the time to individually perform the different tasks described in the modules with close supervision. The training manual comprises four modules: ? Module 1 covers different tractors as a power source and power take-off operations. ? Module 2 focuses on the implements and equipment attached to tractors for field operations. ? Module 3 is about harvest, post-harvest and storage technologies. ? Module 4 covers general aspects and tips for maintenance, spare parts and replacements.


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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published:

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9251388636

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The Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery

The Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1473380332

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This book contains a comprehensive guide to the use and maintenance of traditional farm machinery. Profusely-illustrated and containing a wealth of practical information and handy tips, “The Operation, Care, And Repair of Farm Machinery” will be of considerable utility to anyone engaged in the maintenance of vintage farm machinery Not to be missed by collectors. Contents include: “Tractors”, “Plows”, “Disk Harrows”, “Harrows, Pulverizers, and Field Cultivators”, “Planting”, “Grain Drills”, “Row-Crop Planters”, “Listers”, “Potato Planters”, “Cultivating”, “Mowers”, “Hay-Handling Equipment”, “Combine Harvesters”, “Corn Pickers”, “Beer Harvesters”, “Hammer Mills”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on agricultural tools and machinery.


Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment

Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment

Author: Thomas A. Silletto

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780913163276

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This quality manual meets Federal Regulations for training young people to work in agricultural occupations. It represents the 24-hour tractor and machine operation program. Consisting of 11 units, this manual covers all the phases of agricultural equipment and farmstead safety. The 11 units are titled: Safety is No Accident; Instruments & Controls; Maintenance and Safety Checks; Starting & Stopping Tractors; Tractor Safety on the Farm; Tractor Safety on the Road; Tractor Hitches, PTO, and Hydraulics; Why Farm Machinery Accidents Occur; Farm Machinery Accident Situations; Farmstead Safety; and Safety Standards for Agricultural Tractors and Implements. Each unit includes a student worksheet and a checksheet with questions related to the materials covered in the unit.


Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Author: Vincent A. Dodd

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1989-06-01

Total Pages: 958

ISBN-13: 9789061919803

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A broad coverage of basic & applied research projects dealing with the application of engineering principles to both food production & processing. Land and water use; Agricultural buildings; Agricultural mechanisation; Power & processing; Management & ergonomics. About 450 papers from over 50 countries worlwide.