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Technology and
Livelihood
Education
1st QUARTER, Week 2, Module 2
CHECK FARM TOOLS, MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

CALASIAO COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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What Is This Module All About.

This Module is MELCS aligned about the sub-learning outcome 1.2

Conduct pre-operation check-up in line with the manufacturer’s manual.
After you complete this module, you will be able to gain knowledge and
skills to check farm tools, materials and equipment for faults and defects
based on manufacturer’s list This module contains training materials and
activities for you to complete.
You are required do activities required in order to complete each of the
learning outcomes of the module. Please feel free to ask your guardians or
teacher if you have questions.

What I Will Learn

Lesson1: Support Horticultural Work

LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural

production work.
At the end of the lesson the student should be able to:
1.2. Check and identify farm tools, materials and equipment for faults and
defects based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures

What I already know

A. Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer among the choices.

1. Many farmers may forget to check the troubleshooting section, which

can cost them even more time out of the field?
a. Not reading the Operator’s Manual
b. Improper Maintenance
c. Poor electrical connection
d. Overrunning machines capability
e. Not replacing worn out when needed

2. Sometimes farmers or their employees will miss some grease or lube

locations on a new machine because they didn't go through all the lube
locations the first time with the owner's manual out.

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a. Not reading the Operator’s Manual
b. Improper Maintenance
c. Poor electrical connection
d. Overrunning machines capability
e. Not replacing worn out when needed

3. “This is a big cause of breakdowns with today's newer machinery and is

a hard one for owners to try to prevent”.
a. Not reading the Operator’s Manual
b. Improper Maintenance
c. Poor electrical connection
d. Overrunning machines capability
e. Not replacing worn out when needed

4. You should find where a machine's maximum performance level is and

then “pull it back a hair” so that you are not running it at maximum
constantly.
a. Not reading the Operator’s Manual
b. Improper Maintenance
c. Poor electrical connection
d. Overrunning machines capability
e. Not replacing worn out when needed

5. Many times when a part on a machine breaks, farmers replace just the
part that broke or failed, but fail to check or replace other parts that may
have caused the initial failure.
a. Not reading the Operator’s Manual
b. Improper Maintenance
c. Poor electrical connection
d. Overrunning machines capability
e. Not replacing worn out when needed

After selecting farm tools, materials and equipment checking of these

implements are very essential.
Check – it is the term used to distinguished whether the tool, material and
equipment is functional or not.

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 What I Will Learn
Due to intensive farm mechanization, hand tractor and four wheel
tractor are the most important and an indispensable partner for
majority of farmers nowadays. It is then very important to be
familiar with doing pre-operative check-up of this equipment

1. Check Tractor before Operating

A pre-operational check of the tractor will assure you that it is in safe

operating condition. Check the tires for proper inflation and defects,
windows for visibility, seat position, seat belts, brakes for adjustment,
steering response, rear view mirrors, slow-moving vehicle emblem,
reflectors, and running lights for day or night time operation.

Safety Check
Walk around the tractor and any attached implement checking the area
for obstacles that may be under or near the tractor. This includes
stones, boards, children's toys, etc. Make sure there are no
bystanders; remember this is a working area. Check that the wheels
are free, or stuck in the ground. If the rear wheels are frozen to the
ground, then the tractor may flip backwards around the axle when
power is applied. Check for any loose parts or objects on the tractor
such as tools on the platforms or around brakes and other controls.

Service Walk around

Walk around the tractor a second time to check the tractor itself. This
time look at the tires for wear and inflation, the power takeoff shaft for
shielding and guarding (rotate the shield to make sure it moves
freely), the hitch for proper hitch pin and safety clip. Pay particular
attention to the ground under the tractor for any signs of liquid leaks
such as oil, coolant or fuel.

Check the oil:

Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and check the oil level. If oil is
required, remember to wipe off the filler cap before you remove it to
avoid dirt falling into the engine. Use a clean funnel and clean the top
of the oil can to prevent rust or other foreign objects going in with the
oil.

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 Check the radiator:
Slowly remove the red cap and check the liquid level. Check the air
pre-cleaner and air cleaner. Remove and shake out any dirt. Check
the fuel level. Fill if necessary, but it should have been filled at the end
of the last day the tractor was used.

Check the fire extinguisher.

Your tractor should have a fire extinguisher in case of fire during
operation or refueling. Make sure it is charged and easily accessible.

 Important :Any noted defects should be corrected immediately. These

can affect performance and your safety!

2. Handling Batteries

Occasionally, it may be necessary to handle, adjust or change the

battery on your tractor. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause
considerable harm if it comes into contact with your skin. They can also
produce mixtures of hydrogen gas and oxygen which can explode if
contacted with heat or sparks.

Remember these safety points:

1. Do the work or adjustments in an area free of sparks and heat sources.
Don't smoke while working near the battery. Make sure the area is well
ventilated.
2. Always wear personal protective equipment, covering the eyes and
hands. A full face shield will offer the protection.
3. Never work leaning directly over the battery.
4. Always disconnect the ground cable first and identify the cables as
positive and negative so that you don't re-attach them wrong.
5. Make sure that you clean the terminals and cable connections before
reattaching them. Make sure the new battery is secured with the provided
hold down assembly.
6. While installing the battery make sure that the terminals don't come into
contact with metal parts on the engine or body of the tractor.
7. Make sure that you connect the ground cable last to prevent sparks and
tighten the connections!

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Hydraulic Systems

Working with or on hydraulic equipment can be dangerous. Some of

the hazards cannot even be readily seen. Hydraulic systems are under
tremendous pressure and this is where the unseen danger lies.

Before servicing hydraulic systems:

1. Shut off the engine powering the hydraulic pump.
2. Lower the implement to the ground.
3. Relieve pressure by moving the hydraulic control lever back and forth.
4. If working around or under a raised implement, make sure that it is
blocked or supported by something other than the cylinder itself.
5. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to check for leaks in hoses and
fittings. Even a small amount of pressurized hydraulic fluid can be injected
through the skin and can cause severe health problems. Seek medical
attention immediately if hydraulic fluid penetrates your skin.
6. Use caution when releasing blocks or transport locks on equipment. If a
cylinder has leaked and lost pressure, the implement may fall to the ground
as the locks are released.

What to Process

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is not. Write
your answer on the blank space provided for.

When working with battery:

1. Do the work or adjustments in an area free of sparks and heat sources.
Don't smoke while working near the battery. Make sure the area is well
ventilated. _________
2. Always wear personal protective equipment, covering the eyes and
hands. A full face shield will offer the most protection.________
3. Work leaning directly over the battery.__________
4. Always disconnect the ground cable first and identify the cables as
positive and negative so that you don't re-attach them wrong._________

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 5. Make sure that you clean the terminals and cable connections before
reattaching them. Make sure the new battery is secured with the hold-down
assembly provided._________
6. While installing the battery make sure that the terminals come into
contact with metal parts on the engine or tractor body._________
7. Make sure that you connect the ground cable last to prevent sparks and
tighten the connections! Before servicing hydraulic systems__________
8. Shut off the engine powering the hydraulic pump. _________
9. Lower the implement to the ground.
10.Relieve pressure by moving the hydraulic control lever back and
forth.__________.

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References
 Agricultural Crops Production NC I Competency Based Learning Materials

For inquiries and feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Resources

(DepEd-BLR)

DepEd: Division of Iligan CIty

Office Address: General Aguinaldo, St., Iligan City
Telefax: (063) 221-6069
E-mail Address: iligan.city@deped.gov.ph

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