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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Konrad, Eddie |
Title: | Becoming green: Reducing your equipment's carbon footprint |
Column Name: | The mechanic's corner Other records with the "The mechanic's corner" Column
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Source: | GreenMaster. Vol. 45, No. 4, July/August 2010, p. 28. |
Publishing Information: | Richmond Hill, Ontario: Kenilworth Publishing Inc. |
# of Pages: | 1 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Carbon dioxide; Engine emissions; Environmental factors; Equipment; Equipment maintenance; Global warming; Sharpening; Solar power
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Abstract/Contents: | Presents part one of a two-part series on equipment maintenance to potentially reduce the amount of carbon emitted into the environment. States that "when you consider the amount of exhaust from golf course equipment, the impact of making changes to maintenance practices to reduce the carbon impact could be significant." Suggests to inspect and repair; check oil levels; check hydraulic oil levels; check tire pressure; check coolant levels; grease and lubricate according to manufacturers specifications; and sharpen blades and replace worn bed knives. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
See Also: | See also part 2, "Becoming green - Part 2" GreenMaster, 2010 September/October 45(5), p. 43-44 R=170492 R=170492 |
Note: | Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Konrad, E. 2010. Becoming green: Reducing your equipment's carbon footprint. GreenMaster. 45(4):p. 28. |
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