| Show GOOD CARE OF ALL implements Is WILL SAVE MANY REPAIR BILLS uz W RA 41 G 4 Z 4 e 4 I 1 Z ta tl lt na ae I 1 A leavine implements to the meroy mercy of the weather costs loney ioney in thit cay aay of complicated machinery most farmers banners probably give little thought to the care of so simple an implement as a plow but more effort his haa been expended in the slow process of developing this seemingly simple toot tool than in that of any other implement on the farm it Is I 1 the basic tillage tool the fundamental farm implement and it Is richly entitled to be properly cared for when not in use store in try dry plate place when laid by the implement experts the plow should if possible be stored in a dry place away from cou with the ground in any case the bright parts should always be coated with grease to prevent rust once the mold board arid and share have become pitted with rust an efficient job of plowing cannot be lone done until the corroded parts again have acquired a polish by use the united states department of agriculture of course does not stop with the plow in its admonition in this regard harrows also relatively simple simpie but tremendously important implements ts are next nest to plows most generally neglected many farmers iho would nt neglect an expensive harvesting machine say the experts are careless as to harrows barrows arid and other implements clements ts of tills this tape but these also represent capital invested and a larger return is possible it if they are properly cared for at the end ena of the season it if harrows tire are stored under a shed the teeth should be supported by blocks or boards so that they will not become embedded in the ground all accumulations alons of earth and trash should be removed this Is especially applicable to wooden frame harrows the earthy accumulations retain moisture and accelerate decay when the wooden parts have dried out clentry they should be painted to prevent season and splitting As the barrow works lu wet earth and close to the ground deterioration Is rapid bouce checking has started if the disk harrow Is stored in a shed or other building the disk gangs ganga should be run upon boards so the disks will not become embedded in the ground whether housed or note not the implement should be carefully cleaned of all accumulations of soil oil an and t the e d disks aks s should ou be e grease greased w with a heavy grease to prevent rust the paint particularly on ane wooden parts should be renewed frequently get mower under shelter mowers more generally than plows aad harrows are put under shelter but ninny many otther spend the winter at the edge of the meadow where here the last cutting of hay was made and ir IP most cases they are not properly gressed grei gret sed even lian alien sheltered get the apo under shelter if possible 1 li i any case clean the knife bar wipe it with a greasy rig rag and store in L dry place place a block of wood or other support under the midpoint mid point of the tongue so that it will riot not acquire a permanent sag if the mower is stored with the cutter bar in a vertical position place a block of wood under the shoe to take the weight oft off the frame all Re accumulations of vegetable matter and dirt should be removed and all bearings and other bright parts of the machine oiled or greased much inch abo same rules apply to reapers readers and bine ers the time to care for each linak limpl ment Is when its work is finished fini sheil pressure of other work ho however vever fie makes this inconvenient but nothing should be allowed to interfere Inter teu feie with getting all machinery greased and if possible under cover before the beginning of winter then as early in the winter as you can find time for it go over every piece and see sec what repairs are needed if new parts have to be ordered order them tit at once A great deal of valuable time Is s lost every spring waiting for repair parts to arrive from the city use paint and grease the best possible use should be made ot of such housing space as is available arid and cz grease r ase and paint should be used stint any farm imn implement lement with bearings and bright parts well protected with heavy grease is better off out in the weather than standing in a shed without any protection by grease or oil the united states department of agriculture has two bulletins farmers bulletin and Far farmers bulletin devoted to the e repair and ud adjustment of farro farm implements with all implements safely sheltered for the winter you have time to write for these bulletins and to use the information they contain in putting bour our implements mp cements an and machines mac i nes in n t the ie best est possible condition for next nest season I 1 |
