Rebuilding the engine of a project or working tractor is one of the more rewarding processes you can undertake. The first startup after you have put the machine together with your own hands is exciting and pleasing. The whole experience can be marred if one moves too fast and makes too many assumptions that they can use "as is" some parts that should be closely scrutinized and possibly attended to. In such cases, rework makes what could have been a fun project turn into an irritant or even a nightmare.
The use of rubber tires on farm tractors and machinery has resulted in a great saving in both time and operating costs since the time of steel wheels. There are, however, certain basic fundamentals in the care of tires that should be followed carefully if the owner is to derive maximum benefit from their investment.
The goal of post-harvest maintenance is to prepare equipment for the next use, whether that is next month, next spring or next fall. Without a proper inspection after fall use, farmers will likely have to spend more time and resources fixing equipment later – time that could be spent in the field.
Occasionally simple fixes will correct what may seem to be complex or expensive problems. Always check the simple things first and possibly avoid expending time and money. Obviously selling carburetors, generators, starters and rebuild kits is good for our business, but not if it does not fix your problem!
If your carburetor needs replacement you may find that a remanufactured, or even a used one, is hard to find. Rebuilding a carburetor is involved but can be done if you carefully follow the steps outlined in our carburetor rebuild guide.
Regular pre-and post-season sprayer maintenance is the key to peak performance when you need it each season
Daily sprayer maintenance is essential to achieve accurate settings and even spray distribution, avoid the risk of breakdown, and extend your equipment’s life.
