Title: (Optional) Lubricate a tractor or lawn mower.
Course: Agricultural Education - Development (18003-I) > Section: Investigating Agricultural Tools and Machinery

Lubrication should be performed according to manufacturer specifications and include

  - selecting the most appropriate lubricant for the application
  - applying lubricant to wheel bearings, steering components, brake and clutch linkages, three-point hitch pivot points, transmission, gear-boxes, and other linkages or bearings
  - checking and changing engine oil and filter (if required) with proper grade of oil.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What lubricants are commonly used for tractors?
  - What should be done with waste oil and lubricants?
  - What would happen if a tractor were not lubricated properly?
  - What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a synthetic lubricant?