Get a ‘Bumper Prize’ on Pre-Monsoon Tractor Maintenance!
Globally, the rise in fatal injuries caused by overturned farm tractors is a matter of increasing concern. According to the International Labour Organisation, over 1530 people die each year. And more than 60,000 are seriously injured in tractor accidents. It is estimated that each year about 550 fatal tractor accidents & 6,450 injuries to workers, especially in Central India. It has been observed that most of these accidents happen during the monsoon season and are caused by neglecting tractor safety and poor maintenance.
So, if you do a proper maintenance and pre-monsoon check of your tractor you will get a bumper prize of your own precious life!
It’s monsoon, check your tractor soon!
‘Monsoon 2024’ has reached the edges of our country and there is one very important thing to be remembered: Tractor Maintenance! Tractor maintenance is essential during the monsoon season to prevent damages or malfunctions brought on by both obvious and unexpected causes.
But you need not worry, as you have KhetiGaadi as your best advisory partner. As part of the various services we provide, our team can conduct all the necessary checkups for your tractor’s health and educate you about maintenance practices for your tractor at any time of the year. Just click on this link to ensure the good health of your reliable farming partner – your tractor!
Tractor Maintenance Essentials
1. Look for Rust and Corrosion: Humid and wet conditions during the monsoon can cause rust and corrosion. Inspect your tractor before it starts pouring heavily. If you spot any rust, clean, dry, and lubricate the affected parts immediately to prevent further damage.
2. Check lubrication level: Water and humidity can wash away lubricants, increasing friction and wear on your machines. Ensure adequate lubrication level to maintain smooth operation of the tractor. Also look out for brown, milky oil, which indicates water contamination, possibly from a cracked head gasket.
3. Check Electrical Connections: Inspect all electrical connections and wiring to prevent short circuits and other possible hazards caused by water exposure. Also, inspect the battery terminal for corrosion to maintain proper electrical flow.
4. Check tyres: Regularly inspect tyre air pressure, ensure lug nuts are tight, and check tread condition. If tyre pressure is low, look for leaks around the valve stem.
Examine for loose parts: Thoroughly check for and fix any loose or defective parts, like worn fan belts, before taking the tractor out to the farm.
You may think this will take too much time, but it is better to spend some preventive time rather than have a breakdown in the middle of your work or cause serious damage to your precious farming partner – the tractor!
During the Monsoon season, tractors must be kept properly to avoid breakdowns or damages. For farmers and tractor owners who would like to know the appropriate maintenance practices that should be done before the Monsoon season. KhetiGaadi have compiled some of the best common practices that should be carried out to keep your tractor ready and running all year round.
