Farm Machine Equipment Operation And Maintenance

Hand Signals : A set of hand signals has been endorsed by several safety institutions. Since spoken instructions are very difficult to hear over the sounds of a combine, knowledge of hand signals can be extremely helpful to the operator when maneuvering a combine, especially in tight places.
Safety Before Starting : ➢ Before attempting to operate a combine, study the operator's manual. It has information on general safety rules, plus specific safety recommendations for the particular machine. The more you know about the combine, the better prepared you will be to safely operator it.
➢ The exhaust fumes from a gasoline or diesel engine are very poisonous. If the combine is run inside a building, be sure to open the doors to provide good ventilation.
➢ Always clean the combine before starting. Trash around the exhaust system can cause fires. Oil, grease or mud on ladders or the platform can cause serious falls. If the combine is equipped with a cab, clean the glass to provide maximum visibility.
➢ Check the tire pressure each day. Under-inflation can cause buckling of the sidewall, which can cause dangerous tire failure. Over-inflated tire.