Explanation

(a) (i) Identification of the farm implement

• Cultivator/Harrow /Spring-tine cultivator                                                                                      

(ii)  Naming of the parts labelled I, II,III, IV

        I – Point of attachment
       II – Frame
       III – Beam
       IV – Tine
                                                                          

(b)  Function of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV

I - The point of attachment to the tractor

- The point coupled to the tractor

II - (Frame) - Joined together carrying the beam and its components

III - (Beam) - Used for the attachment of the tine and its components

IV - (Tine) - For breaking soil clods

(c) Farm operations for which the cultivator is used

• for breaking up soil clods/lumps into smaller aggregates
• for loosening soil clods
• for levelling up ploughed field
• helps in dragging of roots and stones out of the soil
• can be used for fertilizing
• can be used for weeding
• helps in removal of weeds from soil surface

(d)  Farm tools performing similar functions as the farm implement (cultivator)

• Garden fork
• Moisten with distilled water
• Hand fork
• Rake
• Hoe

(e)  Maintenance of the farm implement (cultivator)

• Keep away from attack by termites
• Clean after each use/wash and dry
• Keep in a cool, dry place to avoid rusting
• Oil or grease before storage
• Straighten out bent prongs
• Ensure that knots, caps, screws are tight
• Replace worn out parts

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