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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Roberson, Gary T. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Visiting Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Agricultural Machinery Systems, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, North Carolina State University |
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| Title: | Equipment maintenance: Getting back to basics |
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| Section: | Professional issues
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| Source: | North Carolina Turfgrass. Vol. 17, No. 3, April/May 1999, p. 26, 28-30. |
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| Publishing Information: | Southern Pines, NC: The Turfgrass Council of North Carolina, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Equipment maintenance
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| Abstract/Contents: | Suggests the acronym "REP" for remembering the goals of equipment operation: reliability, efficiency, and performance. Proposes another acronym, "F³LAT", for the steps of a good equipment maintenance program: fuels, fluids, filters, lubricants, adjustments, and timeliness. Provides tips for fuel selection (gasoline/diesel, octane/cetane ratings, volatility, storage life, fuel cleanliness, and contaminant precipitation). Briefly stresses correct fluid types, levels, and quality. Discusses criteria for four-cycle (viscosity, service grade, and fuel efficiency) and two-cycle (viscosity, miscibility, and service ratings) motor oils. Also describes standards for gear oils, hydraulic and transmission fluids, and grease. Comments on the importance of filter maintenance. Recommends paying attention to operator and service manuals for equipment set-up and maintenance. Emphasizes preventive maintenance and avoiding procrastination of equipment repair. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Roberson, G. T. 1999. Equipment maintenance: Getting back to basics. N.C. Turfgrass. 17(3):p. 26, 28-30. |
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