6 Tips That Can Make Your Implements Last Longer

25 Jul, 2020

Farm implements are another important part of a farmer’s life after tractor. But sometimes our ignorance towards these farm implements results in their breakdown. So here are some important tips that can make the life of your implements longer.

1.Know its basics and operations

Always read the user manual to know the basics of your implement and learn thoroughly how to operate it. So that you know how to use it properly and don’t mess it up or damage it while operating. Don’t let a person with no proper training or knowledge operate the implements.

2.Protect it from rust and harsh weather

Make sure you keep your implement in a safe, cool and dry place to protect it from harsh weather like rain. Keep your implement nicely waxed and painted to protect it from rusting because rusting can seriously damage your implement reducing its efficiency.

3. Keep it clean

Dust and dirt may result in blockage and rusting of implement resulting in its severe damage as well as it becomes hard to spot cracks and signs of damage when the dirt is present. So make sure you clean your implement properly to keep it away from dirt.

4. Don’t forget to lubricate

Proper and regular lubrication of your implements can save it from the wear and tear caused by friction and make its transmissions smooth. To improve the life of your implement make sure you clean it and then lubricate it properly.

5. Keep an eye on signs of wear and tear

You should always keep a keen eye on your implement and its condition. Even a small crack if ignored can result in severe damage in future and that damaged part can also cause damage to other parts of the implement. So make sure you replace the damaged part of your implement as soon as possible to give your implement a long life.

6.Have a schedule for maintenance

Make sure you give enough time for the maintenance of implement and don’t forget to get it serviced. For this, you should make a proper schedule for its maintenance and keep records of all the amendments done on the implement.

If you still don’t have a proper schedule and follow these tips for the maintenance of your implement you can start now and give your implement a long life.

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