Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-19
OVERLAPPING MACHINERY.

Yhe term "overhauling,". az applied
TO ordinary farm implements. is sell
dom used, and much less practiced.
To some it may seem rather ill-ap-
piled. HoweN err, II every owner or
opaxator would take the same interest
and devote as much time, labor and
EXPENSE. to completely oTerhauling.
ard replacing Of new parts, etc, Of
the ordinary farm implements. as he
you'd q pleasure car. there would be
a different story told ia the farm
cost accounts"
Start on the most important and
fundamental tillage tool-tte plow.
Last all parts that should he replaced
NJ repaired and do 1t OF Once. Then
ecvur of the rust, particularly from
me share and mouldloa and. II
passible, the landslide, as well. Do
not stop short of fine. smooth polish.
Grease thoroughly with axle grease to
prevent further rusting. Remember
you cannot plow with a picw point
shared Ike sled runner. IT must
re sharp end have the proper amount
Of vertical and horizontal suction. in
order to w2'k properly. See that all
bolts and Tuts are tight. Get the
ringletrees and eveners ready, and II
new ones are needed. order them or
MAKE tneTn aI ONCE ICc 1iVN wall hnNAA
you need them.
Next. for the disc harrow. see that
the arbor bolts are tight. disc sharp
cned and bearings replaced, or cleaned
ana tightened Give them good OIL
ing. also. II you have 4 spike or
spring tooth harrow, sharpen the
teeth and tighten them well. Take off
that piece Of bale wire hn1 put in a
rev bolt. Replace those missing teeth.
Your CROP viii show it's appreciation.
Tor the PLANTER look up the seed
plates. clean the seed box, and tubes,
clean and oil all gears. AMI other
working parts do not get oil where
sl7e seed must pass, II fertilizer at
tacnr1ent IS used. be sure that plates
are not rustrd fast. Soak them well
with kerosene, thoroughly clean, and
finally sTrly machine oil freely.
On the cu'trators. take of those
Oh worn OFT shovels, snd get new
ores or at least have them well sharp
e7ed Not Only that but adjust them
properly on Tho sianks, Take M that
tost action IN the gang control levers,
tus j. some new washers and tighten
10 Che nuts.
Give the mover thorough fnspec-
t'or i IS quite likely to need some
frln-. Inspect each bearing and gear
- ascertain its condition and need
PAY particular attention 20 the pitt
mar head bearing. knife Sections, anc
ledger plates. Dull worn cut ledger
r,1re5 make proper opc"dt,on OF the
mower Impossible. FuyJhormore, {
sharp sickle will not remedy them
See that the sickle or knife Is in prop
CT register with the euaria. Tor IL il
= rot. It is quito likely 10 choke dovT
and rill certainly increase the draft
ard wear Of the machine Remember
that the knife travels about five fee
ue~ second. ard ANYTHING :unsc or on
Of alignment IN relation 20 u viii
sron cause trouble
Regardless Of the particulzr IN.
crime. keep ~ mind these fn% pointers
Weep all be7r;nSs snug, hit not tight
all esea-E full" neshed, nrd properly
aligned. all nuts tight. keep washer!
ard Cc+tCr PINS where needed. and a.
moving parts well creased and olet
~ all times. whether in dso or not
f-r'or al ner parts AMI supplies A
ONCE berg sure 10 get an eXtrs
toE each Of assorted bots and cotte
pins. thev a~a moro con -euient thai
one would ever suspect. WheT
through using q rnacniu" IhorouS1l,
clean all parts. and grease those tina
are I-ole 70 r-st. Last but not least
study your machinery, nd find III
use o. every rart IT'S proper operation
r.a adjustment r NAV Sqre YOU IL
expense Of an expert besides tire tim
sou would J-j"Lbtediy save Know
rou- machines and cars FOR Their
M. = ELTEE. Department OF agron
ou,v Cr.uct .iCtU Agricultural College
StoIrs.