Farm work: equipment maintenance. Ep. 4. Reconditioning a grain drill

United States, 1943

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Shows how those parts of the grain drill which are commonly subject to most wear are checked and repaired. Shows how to clean and lubricate the seeding mechanism; how to inspect and repair the disc furrow openers; how to inspect and clean the seed tubes; how to clean and repair the drive chain and sprockets; how to check the clutch and adjust the pressure springs; how to inspect and repair the drive wheel mechanism and how to calibrate the seeding mechanism.

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Calvin Productions

United States. Office of Education

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00:29:55:00

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United States
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1943

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