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erate machinery carefully. (7) Make adjustments fes needed. 



Note: The 1943 Farm Equipment Limitation Order fixing the amount of 

 farm machinery that can be manufactured betv;een November 11, 1942 and October _ 

 31, 1943, drastically affects the ability of the farm machinery companies to 

 supply their customers. The Y/ar Production Board issued the above order on 

 October 20, 1942. It limits production to not more than 20 per cent of the 

 1940 output. A large part of these goods will be produced by the smaller 

 manufacturers. The larger companies undoubtedly viill stop production com- 

 pletely on the majority of farm machines heretofore manufactured. They will, 

 however, be permitted to continue making a few machines but only on a severe- 

 ly curtailed basis. __Vj-. c. Harrington 



OVEKIAULING TliE SP RAYER 



One of the large manufacturers of spraying equipment urges growers to 

 do an extra thorough job of overhauling the sprayer this winter. The follow- 

 ing Vifartime advice is based on years of experiencei 



General. (1) Thoroughly clean entire machine. (2) Use oil and grease 

 to protect' exposed parts subject to rusting. (3) Repaint if needed. The well 

 cared for machine usually looks well cared for. 



Pump. (1) Inspect plunger packing and porcelain cylinder v/alls. Re- 

 place if necessary. (2) Inspect all valves, clean thoroughly and replace parts 

 only if absolutely necessary. Inspect valve gaskets. (5) Check condition of 

 gears and gear alignment. Loose bearings v;ill cause rapid \/ear on gears. 

 (4) Check wrist pins and other points for general wear and looseness. (5) En- 

 closed puraps may require nevj oil seals and packing around plunger rods. 

 (6) Put nev/ oil in enclosed pumps and run pump aften-^ard a few minutes to 

 get coating of oil over all inside parts. 



Pressure Regulator. (1) Inspect condition of diaphragm rubber or hy- 

 draulic leathe'r"cup. (2) Inspect valve ball and seat directly above stem. 

 This is the most important valve in the pump. (3) Be sure and have good pack- 

 ing around top of stem. Keep this packing tight. (4) Carefully adjust stem 

 in accordance with instruction book. 



Drive Parts. (1) Gear drive - Adjust gears to mesh properly. 



(2) ChaTrr~driv© - Remove chain and clean in kerosene, re-oil thoroughly 

 before replacing. Check aligniaent of sprockets. Adjust chain tension. 



(3) V-belt drive - Keep belts clean and tight. They must not slip. (4) 

 Power take off universal s - Extreme vear may indicate poor hook-up or care- 

 less operation when turning. Grease the sliding square shaft. 



Engine . (l) Check compression and determine if necessary to grin.d 

 valves and overhaul pistons. (2) Check bearings for looseness. (3) Clean 

 and adjust spark plugs. (4) Clean outside of radiator. A clogged radiator 

 cannot cool the engine. (5) Magneto - Take to nearest official service sta- 

 tion if necessary. 



