Agricultural Science
WAEC 1993
The image above represents specimen A. Study it carefully and use it to answer Questions (a) - (d)
(a) List five advantages of using specimen A.
(b) State four maintenance activities that can be carried out daily on the specimen.
(c) State five maintenance practices that should be carried out periodically on the specimen.
(d) (i) What type of fuel is needed to operate specimen A ?
(ii) Does the specimen require a spark plug?
Explanation
(a) Advantages of using specimen A include:
- Tractor is used in drawing farm implements like ploughs, harrows, ridgers, planters,
- It can also be a stationary power source for equipment like shellers, threshers, grinders etc.
- It has hydraulic control system which aids the lifting of coupled implements.
- It is used to carry farm inputs like chemicals, fertilizers, seeds etc. from one section of the farm to another.
- It can also be used to carry harvested crops or other products from the farm to the market.
- It can also be used to transport farm workers within the farm.
- lt is used to clear bush, cultivate land, plant crops, weed and apply pesticides.
- It can contribute to improved profitability by reducing labour costs, improving quality and quantity of produce
- Allow an increase in the size on the farm.
(b) Maintenance practices that can be carried out daily on specimen A include:
- Keep the tractor clean by removing all trashes or mud from it at the start or at the end of operations.
- Check water levels daily and top it when necessary.
- Check oil level daily and top it when necessary.
- Check tyre pressure daily before operation.
- Inspect the tractor before starting every day.
- Check electrolyte of battery every day and top when necessary
- Adhere strictly to manual or manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not overload the tractor i.e operate at appropriate speed for farm operations.
(c) Maintenance practices that should be carried out periodically on specimen A include:
- The tractor should be serviced at regular intervals.
- Worn-out tyres Should be replaced.
- Ensure that nuts, screws or shield are checked and tightened at regular intervals.
- Replace worn-out parts of the tractors
- Employ a competent and experienced tractor operator.
(d)(i)The type of fuel used by specimen A is diesel
(ii) No, ie. it does not require spark plug.
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