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TLE - AFA (Agricultural Crops

Production NC 1)
Activity Sheet Quarter 3 - C1.2
Checking Materials, Tools and
Equipment
 REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
TLE 9 - AFA (Agricultural Crops Production 1)
Activity Sheet No. 2
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to TLE 9 – AFA (Agricultural Crops Production NC1)!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

the Schools Division of Himamaylan City and DepEd Regional Office VI -
Western Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division
(CLMD). This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents
and responsible adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials

aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and
time using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist
the learners in acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes
for productivity and employment.

For learning facilitator:

The TLE 9 – AFA (Agricultural Crops Production NC 1) Activity Sheet

will help you facilitate the teaching-learning activities specified in each Most
Essential Learning Competency (MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face
encounter between you and learner. This will be made available to the learners
with the references/links to ease the independent learning.

For the learner:

 The TLE 9 – AFA (Agricultural Crops Production NC 1) Activity Sheet
is developed to help you continue learning even if you are not in school. This
learning material provides you with meaningful and engaging activities for
independent learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and understand
the instructions then perform the activities and answer the assessments. This
will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.
 Quarter 3, Week 2

Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No. 2

Name of Learner:___________________________________________________________
Grade and Section: _____________________________________Date: ______________

TLE 9 – AFA (AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC 1) ACTIVITY SHEET

Checking Materials, Tools and Equipment

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for nursery work
(TLE_AFAC9-12NWIIIa-e-1)

I.2. Check the materials, tools and equipment based on

manufacturer's lists and pre-operating procedures and report
those with insufficient or faulty items to the authority.
a. Identify parts of an equipment that need to be checked before
use.
b. Perform pre-operational check-up of a tractor available in a
nearby farm (with adult supervision).
c. Appreciate importance of pre-operational checking of farm
equipment.

II. Background Information for Learners

Performing different agricultural activities in the farm requires the use of

different materials and equipment. It is imperative for any agricultural worker
to have a better understanding and training on the correct safe use and
maintenance on these tools, materials and equipment. Moreover, pre-
operational checking for any fault or defect contributes to the safe and better
well-being of both the worker and the tools or equipment being used. Standard
procedures must also be observed in reporting to the proper authorities such
that these faults or defects will be given timely and appropriate action.
Since most of the farms nowadays are using highly mechanized
equipment, hand tractors or four-wheel tractors are now a common sight. They
are usually used to carry mounted or semi-mounted implements, to transport
equipment and materials, to pull tillage equipment, etc. It is therefore
important for operator of the tractor to perform pre-operation checking of the
equipment.
A person who does not perform checking before operating the equipment
can put himself/herself in a potentially hazardous situation and in a danger of
having injuries or accidents. It is also highly recommended that the operator
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 must read and follow procedures as stipulated in the operator’s manual of the
equipment. This way, he or she may have the confidence that the equipment is
safe to use and in good working condition. A copy of the operator’s manual
should also be kept for ready reference.

Checking the Tractor Before Operating

Checking the tractor before operating includes checking the tires if

properly inflated or if defects are present, inspecting windows for visibility,
checking the position of the seat, seat belts, brakes if it needs adjustment,
response of the steering wheel, position of rear view mirrors, slow-moving
vehicle emblem, availability of reflectors, and running lights for day or night
time operation.

Pre-operative checking also includes:

a. Safety Check: This is done by walking around the tractor and any attached
implement checking the area for obstacles that may obstruct the path of the
tractor. This may include items like stones, boards. The wheels are also checked
and made sure they are free, not frozen or stuck in the ground. The tractor may
flip backwards around the axle when powered on if the rear wheels are frozen to
the ground. Checking is also done for any loose parts or objects on the tractor
such as tools on the platforms or around brakes and other controls.

b. Service Walkaround: This is done by checking the tractor itself. This time
checking for the tires for wear and inflation. The power takeoff shaft is checked
for shielding and guarding by rotating the shield and making sure it moves
freely. The hitch must also be checked for proper hitch pin and safety clip.
Particular attention must be given to the ground under the tractor for any signs
of liquid leaks such as oil, coolant or fuel.

c. Check the oil: To check the oil, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and check
the oil level. If oil refilling is needed, the filler cap should be wiped off before
removing it to avoid dripping the engine with dirt. Clean funnel must be used
and make sure the top of the oil can is clean to prevent rust or other foreign
objects from going in with the oil.

d. Check the radiator: When checking the radiator, make sure that the engine
and radiator has cooled down. Slowly remove the rad cap and check the liquid
level.

e. Check the air pre-cleaner and air cleaner. Check whether the air cleaner is
free of dirt or dust. Remove and shake out any dirt present.

f. Check the fuel level. Always make sure that the tractor fuel level is full at the
end of the last that it has been used.

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g. Check the fire extinguisher. The tractor should have a fire extinguisher in
case of fire during operation or during refueling activities. It should always be
charged and accessible.

WARNING: Any noted defects should be corrected immediately. These can affect
performance and your safety!

Handling Batteries with Care

There will be times that an operator will find it necessary to handle,

adjust or change the battery of the tractor. Care must be taken since batteries
sulfuric acid which can cause considerable harm if it comes into contact with
the skin. They can also produce mixtures of hydrogen gas and oxygen which can
cause explosion if contacted with heat or sparks.

SAFETY POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN HANDLING BATTERIES:

1. Work area for handling batteries should be free of sparks and heat
sources. Don't smoke
while working near the battery. The area must also be well ventilated.
2. Always wear personal protective equipment like face shield, mask and
gloves to cover the eyes and hands. A full-face shield offers the most
protection.
3. Do not lean your body directly over the battery when working on it.
4. Always disconnect the ground cable first and identify which of the cables
is positive and
negative so that you don't re-attach them wrong.
5. Make sure that the terminals and cable connections are clean before re-
attaching them.
Make sure there is hold-down assembly provided for new battery to
secure it in place.
6. While installing the battery make sure that the terminals don't 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.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND SAFETY

Hydraulic systems of agricultural equipment are popular in many farms

because they reduce the need for complex mechanical linkages and allow
numerous farm operations to be control remotely. Hydraulic systems are used
for activities like lifting implements like plows, or changing the position of

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implement components, like a combination of header or bulldozer blade; or
operating remote hydraulic motors, and to assist steering and braking.

Hydraulic systems do their work by storing fluid under high pressure,

typically 2,000 pounds or more per square inch. This is where the hazard comes
from especially when removing or adjusting components without releasing the
pressure. The fluid, under tremendous pressure, is also hot. The worker then is
exposed to three kinds of hazards: burns from hot, high-pressure fluid; bruises,
cuts or abrasions from flailing hydraulic lines and hydraulic injection of fluid
into the skin. Working with or on hydraulic equipment can be very dangerous.

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 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.

OPERATOR'S CHECKLIST FOR PERSONAL SAFETY

Before even considering starting the tractor, ask yourself the following
questions:
 Are you in good health?
 Are you free from the effects of drugs and alcohol?
 Are you wearing hearing protection?
 Are your close snug-fitting?
 Are you wearing safety glasses?
 Is any long hair tucked under a hat?

If you answered NO to any question, DO NOT OPERATE THE TRACTOR.

Reporting Faulty Equipment

All workers have a responsibility towards their own safety and they can
refuse to undertake any job which they consider not safe for them. A worker can

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reduce the risk of accidents by reporting any faulty equipment or machinery as
soon as possible. He or she has to make sure equipment that they are using is
in good condition and well looked after. It should always be cleaned well and
correctly stored after use.

If you find equipment that is damaged and/or otherwise unsafe to use, do

NOT attempt to use the equipment, but instead, report it to your supervisor and
ensure nobody else uses it. If you believe that your employer is not taking safety
seriously, you have a few options:

 Talk to your employer/manager and make them aware of any issues.

 Let your safety representative know of any problems.

If your employer does not make action over any issue, you can report it to
your local authority through the environmental health department but it is best
if you first give your employer the opportunity to put things right.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Ayers, Paul. Hydraulic Systems Safety. National Ag Safety Database. February

12, 2021
https://nasdonline.org/1100/d000891/hydraulic-systems-safety.html

Farm Tractor Safety: A Guide to Safe Farm Tractors Operation. Retrieved on

February 12,
2021.https://nasdonline.org/static_content/documents/1650/d001534.
pdf

Technology and Livelihood Education 9: Agricultural Crop Production Learner’s

Material. 1st ed. Philippines: DepED-IMCS, 2013. pp 76-84.

IV. Activity Proper

1. Directions / Instructions

Carefully read the instructions for each activity. Refer to the

Information Sheet in doing the activities. Write your answers in a
separate sheet of paper.

2. Exercises / Activities

A. Activity 1. Check Before You Use!

Directions: Enumerate the 10 parts or aspects of a hand tractor or a

four-wheel tractor that needs to be checked before operation. State the

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purpose or reason why it has to be checked. The first item is done for you
as an example.

Parts/Aspects of a Purpose/Reason
Hand Tractor

1. Rear view mirror to allow operator to see what’s

2. ________________
3. ________________
4. ________________
5. ________________
6. ________________
7. ________________
8. ________________
9. ________________
10. _______________
behind the vehicle
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B. Activity 2

Direction: Identify what pre-operation check is being done as

described by the following procedures.

1. Removing the dipstick, wiping it clean and checking the oil level.
2. Removing the radiator cap and checking the level of the liquid.
3. Circling around the tractor and particular attention to the ground
under the tractor checking for any liquid leaks.
4. Checking for any loose parts or objects on the tractor such as tools
on the platforms or around brakes and other controls.
5. Checking whether the tractor have been filled at the end
of the last day when the tractor was used.

C. Activity 3

Direction: Write TRUE if the statement about handling batteries and

hydraulic systems in hand tractors is correct and write FALSE if the
statement is wrong. Write your answers in your answer sheet.

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 1. Lean directly over the battery when working with it.
2. Making sure that the terminals and cable connections are cleaned
before reattaching them.
3. A full face shield offers the most protection when handling batteries.
4. Make sure the area where you work with batteries is well-ventilated.
5. Smoking is not recommended when working with batteries.
6. When installing the battery, the terminals should come in contact
with the metal parts or tractor body.
7. Work in an area where there are sparks and heat sources.
8. Batteries contain sulfuric acid that may cause harm if comes in
contact with your skin.
9. Before performing any service to the hydraulic system, shut off the
power of the hydraulic pump.
10. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic system by moving the hydraulic
control lever back and forth.

D. Activity 4

Directions: Ask your parents to do a survey of the farms within your

community with available hand tractor or four-wheel tractor and visit
the said farm having an assistance of an adult companion. Ask the
owner to permit and assist you to do a pre-operative check-up of the
equipment. Make a list of your findings and recommended actions.

Guide Questions:

1. What do you think are the reason why injuries or accidents happen
when operating with hand tractors or four-wheel tractors?

2. How do tractor operators equip themselves so that they avoid

injuries
or accidents in operating the equipment?

3. How does reading and following operator’s manual help the

operator
in handling the equipment?

4. What do you think are the risk involved when the operator fails to
check the equipment before actually operating it?

5. As a person who is informed by now of the dangers of not doing

pre-

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 operational checking of equipment, how do you reduce the risk of
having equipment-related injuries and accidents in the future?

V. Reflection
Directions: Complete the sentences below. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. The different parts or aspects of hand tractors that need to be checked

before operation are ____________, ____________, _____________, ____________,
____________, ____________, ______________, ______________, _______________.

2. Equipment operators can avoid equipment related injuries or

accidents by _____________________________________________________________.

3. Performing pre-operational check-up of equipment will assure the

operator that ___________________________________________________________.

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VI. Answer Key