How to clean & maintain agricultural machinery to improve their performance?
We all know that Pakistan is an agricultural country. The agriculture sector contributes about 19.2 percent to the overall GDP. Not only this, but it also absorbs 38.5 percent of the labor force. With the government’s new & improved measures & policies for enhancement in this sector, many small and marginalized farming facilities are emerging fast. If you are the owner of agricultural lands or part of a farming facility, you need to know how to clean and maintain your agricultural machinery using WD-40.
Heavy machinery like tractors, spreaders & straw reapers are expensive machines and require regular care & maintenance to function optimally. WD-40 Multi-use product & its Specialist range helps you take care of your heavy machinery. If you want to learn how to maintain your agricultural & farming equipment, check out our guide below.
Things you will need
Pressure washers
Detergent
Nylon-bristled Brush
WD-40® Multi-use Product
WD-40 Specialist® Fast Acting Degreaser
WD-40 Specialist® White Lithium Grease
Cleaning Rag
Step 1
Pressure washing the machine
First & foremost, for safety reasons, always keep a designated area where you can wash your heavy machinery like tractors, spreaders, harvesters, seeders, rotators, etc. The best way to clean them is to use pressure washers. Start at the top and work your way to the bottom. Use water for the first round of pressure washing to clean the external layer of dirt & debris. Then add detergent to your washer. Using hot water will help dissolve the gunk deposits easily. Pay special attention to hidden crevices and unreachable areas. Rinse off using water and then allow the machines to air dry.
Washing the heavy machinery will not only improve the overall performance of the machine; but also help you to identify problem areas. For example, the layer of gunk and dirt can very well hide a rusted and degraded screw that can lead to a possible mishap. Therefore, it is super important to carry out periodic cleaning of the agricultural machinery.
Step 2
Remove the oxidation from nuts, bolts & screws
Nuts, bolts, and screws often become rusted in agricultural machinery due to environmental factors & lack of regular cleaning. Rust can slowly degrade fasteners to such an extent; that it may damage the machine. After the external layer of dirt & grimes is washed away, you will find several rusted nuts, bolts & screws in your heavy machinery. WD-40 Multi-use Product comes in handy while cleaning rust from any surface. Spray some WD-40 product on the oxidized fasteners and allow the chemical to sit for some time. If the rust is stubborn, you can use a nylon-bristled brush to scrub the rust away. In the end, wipe with a cleaning rag. After cleaning the rust, you can decide if the nut or bolt needs replacement or repair & then work accordingly
Step 3
By removing grease build-up
Grease, dirt, and grime build-up occur in heavy machinery; used in an open environment. Cleaning them on an everyday basis is not possible or even practical. Therefore, you need an excellent degreaser that helps you remove the solid gunk without having to use a lot of effort. WD-40’s Specialist Fast Acting Degreaser is your ideal chemical. Spray on the grease build-up and let it do its magic. It will slowly dissolve & disintegrate the gunk, which you can clean with a cleaning rag. The Fast-Acting Degreaser helps you effectively remove dirt, grease & oil accumulation.
Step 4
Preventative Maintenance
Besides cleaning, a few steps will help you maintain agricultural machines for several years.
- Lubricating the agricultural machinery
Hot summers are favorable for crops but not for heavy machinery like tractors, spreaders & straw reapers. Internal parts heat up quite quickly due to friction and the hot weather, resulting in fires in heavy equipment. Fire spreads quickly in full-grown crop fields and can result in some considerable damage. To prevent this, use WD-40’s Specialist White Lithium Grease to lubricate the heavy parts of the machinery. This grease is and can be applied easily with its applicator. It works well under pressure and provides long-lasting lubrication in metal-to-metal parts.
- By protecting machines from fertilizers:
The fertility of soil decreases over time with continuous use. Farmers, therefore, opt for chemical fertilizers to support the growth of crops. Although fertilizers have many benefits, they do have one downfall. They absorb moisture from the air, and their particles stick to machinery like spreaders and cause corrosion. If not cleaned properly, the erosion will spread and damage the machine. To protect your spreaders from rust & corrosion, use WD-40 Multi-use Product. After washing & drying the machines, spray a generous layer of the chemical. It will prevent rust build-up on the machinery and thus protect it from damage.
- Displacing moisture from electrical components
Portable power tools like shredders, mowers, etc., being used on fields & farms are a leading reason for accidents caused by electrocution. The reason is the accumulation of moisture from the environment. A can of WD-40 Multi-use Product can help in avoiding such events. Directly spray this on the device before using it. It ensures that all the moisture is displaced, and the probability of an electric shock reduces.
Conclusion
Our chemicals are easy to use, convenient & versatile, making them ideal for DIY problem-solving. You can use the above guide to clean and maintain your farming & agricultural equipment without hassle. It will ensure that your machines continue to serve you for many years without failure.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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