This book provides a basic guide to some of the skills needed in tractor operation and maintenance. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour pictures.
Contents:
- General Safety Precautions
- Notes on Tractor Stability-the risks
- General Farm Safety
- Perform a Pre-start Safety Check on a Tractor
- Daily Service of a Tractor
- Oil and Filter Change
- Service a Diesel Fuel Injection System
- General Tractor Maintenance
- Drive a Tractor (basic)
- Typical International Warning Symbols
- Attach, Reverse and Remove a Trailed Implement
- Attach and Remove a 3-point Linkage Implement
- Attach and Remove a Trailed Implement with Remote Hydraulics
- Attach, Operate and Remove a PTO Driven Implement
- Operate a Tractor and Implement in Field Conditions
- Operate a Tractor with Precision Control technology (PCT)
- Managing Work, Health and Safety risks
- Check Your Skill
Author: Jennifer Laffan and David Brouwer
ISBN: 9781760583989 | 97 pages | A5
Catalogue number: B985
Publisher: NSW Department of Primary Industries | 2020