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CONSERVE YOUR : ACfillJERY. IT '/.FAViS :.:OI,'EY TO YOU ! 



In the Nation's present mobilization effort, some of the most essential 

 production machinery is on farms. To meet defense needs for agricultural products, 

 you v.'ill need to get the most out of your farm machinery. Conserving both 

 machinery and parts nov; on hand is a thrifty measure if you have an eye on your 

 account book — and one that vdll help assure having the right machinery for the 

 job when it is needed for best results. 



You 'Did It Before' — You Can 'Do It Again ' The present need is for the same 

 careful maintenance and efficient use you gave machinery during World War II. 

 Here's some pointers on doing it again: 



1. Good Iianagement - Keeping llachineiy Ready Ahead Of Time To Do Each Job - 

 .R-esults from periodic and systematic inspection of all equipment. This 



includes not only visual inspection, but actual operation of all v/orking 

 parts. A good rule: Test machinery before putting it into use, 



2. Anticipating Common Replacement Heeds and Having Repair Parts On Hand - 

 An adequate farm shop, v/ell stocked -.ri-th spare parts for replacing vjorn or 

 broken machine parts oi* making common repairs, provides the means of saving 

 critical time. Arrange for major repairs well ahead of tine, 



3. Adjustment of Parts for Llaximum Efficiency and The Least Vfear and Breakage - 

 All ■:oving Parts of Fari.i Ilachines I.lust Be Checked and Properly Adjusted for 

 I'aximura Efficiency of Operation, and for Least 7/ear. 



Ii. Regular Servicing - Checking and Lubrication - Oiling, greasing, painting 

 and cleaning prevents rust, corrosion, and unnecessary vrear. The right grade 

 of clean lubricant applied at the right time increases machinery life, 



5. Skilled Handling in Operation for L'axiraum Efficiency and the Least Wear and 

 Breakage - Skilled conservative handling of farm machines prolongs their life. 

 The experienced operator knows the capabilities of his equipment and uses it to 

 do the most efficient job, 



6. Attention to Safety in Operation - Skilled farm manpower is a premium in 

 this period of defense mobilization, and methodical checks to see that all 

 power take-off shields and guards for moving parts are in place -vvill prevent 

 injury and provide greater production of food and fiber, 



7. Sharing Among Neighbors - Exchange of machine work among ovmers can 

 frequently save time and money and extend the effective use of farra 

 equipment. 



— R. E. I.Ioser 



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