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6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Penetration and Depth Guidance of the Plough & Slippage
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The type of the soil is the greatest external factor to be considered in drafting of any
plough. In very hard ground, it is often necessary to add weight to the wheels to force the
plough into the soil.
The bearing conditions of the bearing housing will also affect the draft. Keep bearing in
smooth conditions i.e. apply the grease whenever necessary.
Draft is affected by the depth and width of cut per bottom for complete plough too. Speed
is also another factor which increases the draft, doubling the speed increases the draft
by about 20 -25%.
4.4 Danger
4.5 Draft of The Plough
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MAINTENANCE
Before ploughing with plough make sure that nobody stands near it.
5.
Sharpen the bar point and blades if the blades are blunt as they increase the draft
considerably.
5.1 Maintenance Instructions
1.
If Plough is new then after first two hours of working tighten all the nut-bolts.
2.
Check the plough adjustments if the steering is hard.
5.2 Storage of Machine After Work
4.
Regularly check for loose nuts and bolts.
3.
After every fifty hours of use tighten all nuts and bolts.
1.
Clean the Plough after work
3.
If the Plough is not to be used for long time then apply a layer of used oil for rust
prevention after cleaning it.
2. Properly fit the three point linkage as mentioned above & lock with the lynch pin.
If you use the Plough on stony land then maintenance also increases. Please follow
these rules to get the best results:
2.
Replace the worn out nuts and bolts.
These steps will increase the life of your Plough.
5.3 Instruction For Driver
1. When plough is ready to use don’t stand between plough & the tractor.
3. Never turn or reverse the tractor when the plough is engaged in the soil.