incaster Fanning, Saturday, January 7,1984
Because Pennsylvania farmers
use a large amount of fuel, proper
handling is a necessity, says
James W. Garthe, Penn State
Extension agricultural engineer.
Proper handling techniques can
help you get the most out of your
fuel dollar.
Contamination, leaks and
evaporation are all major causes
of fuel loss on the farm. The best
policy is to get good fuel, put it in a
clean tank and keep it free from
contamination. Frequent in
spections for leaks and a few safe
guards against gasoline
evaporation are also good ideas.
All containers and tanks should
be properly labeled to avoid
mixing fuels and causing con
tamination. Storage tanks should
be tilted with a drain on the low
side and the delivery hose on the
high side. The tilt allows rust,
sediment, water and other con
taminants to be drained out of the
lower part of the tank. For extra
protection, the delivery hose can
be equipped with a fuel filter.
To prevent water contamination,
condensation should be kept to a
minimum. To do this, keep your
tanks as full as possible. A full tank
leaves little space for water to
condense. Checking the fuel filters
of a diesel tractor, or the sediment
bowl of a gasoline tractor,
Guy Braxton
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By James W. Garthe
Penn State Ext. ag engineer
prevents water from rusting
precision fuel system components.
Water in a diesel engine is trouble,
and can cause costly breakdown of
the sophisticated fuel injection
system.
Regular inspections of storage
tanks, the surrounding ground, all
hoses and connections will help
spot a leak. Drops of fuel on the
tank or connections are fairly easy
to see. Wet spots or stains on the
ground could be the first signs of a
leak.
While evaporation isn’t much of
a problem with diesel fuel, it can
contribute to sizable losses of
gasoline. To minimize evaporation
losses, in above ground tanks,
paint storage tanks white and
shade them. White or other light
colors keep cool by reflecting
much of the sun’s rays. Finally, a
pressure-vacuum relief valve will
reduce evaporation and con
densation caused by temperature
variations. These inexpensive
valves are available in farm
supply stores and catalogs, or from
fuel suppliers. They reduce
evaporation losses by keeping the
fuel under slight pressure when the
fuel is warmed by the weather. As
the fuel cools, a slight vacuum
helps prevent air from entering the
tank.
ATTENTION FARMERS
The Ag-business consultant firm of Braxton Enterprises is now accepting new
clients. If you are interested in improving your present farm operation and
looking for means of reducing cost without cutting comers, you’ll be interest
ed in the services we have to offer. We specialize in solving many severe Weed
problems.
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NO-TILL
If you’re farming No-Till,
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LOS ANGELES, Cal. - Kubota
Tractor Corporation has an
nounced the addition of the 88200
HST to its unique line of compact
tractors.
Offering more powerful
hydraulics in a compact frame, the
new 88200 HST has been
redesigned with hydrostatic
transmission for a variety of tasks
including loading, mowing,
digging, and hauling.
Its 3-cylinder water-cooled diesel
engine is conservatively rated at 19
H.P. at 2600 RPM from 927 cc’s.
The smoother, quieter low
vibration engine makes this
tractor especially suitable for
growers and ranchers.
The clean-lined 88200 HST,
available in 2 or 4 wheel drive,
features a totally enclosed engine
compartment, wide hand rails on
rear fenders, deluxe padded seat,
and extra wide foot rests for
operator stability and con
venience.
The three speed ranges for
forward and reverse may be
quickly selected by an easy-to-use
auxiliary speed lever. Changes
from forward to reverse, or from
creeper speed through top speed
can be controlled fast and simply
with the shuttle foot pedal.
Exceptional lugging power
provides the 88200 HST with the
ability to pull a 12-inch plow in
normal soil conditions. The tractor
can operate at faster speeds with a
higher two-speed PTO, allowing
implement versatility such as
tilling and spraying.
The rear axle design is stronger
to handle more demanding ap
plications. The front axle of the 4-
wheel drive 88200 HST in
corporates a standard bevel gear
system design comparable to
Kubota lists new tractor
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Offering more powerful hydraulics in a compact frame, the
new 3-cylinder, water-cooled 88200 HST from Kubota has
been redesigned with hydrostatic transmission for a variety
of tasks including loading, mowing digging and hauling.
Kubota’s larger L and M senes.
This provides the tight turning
radius of many 2-wheel drive
tractors, as well as a smooth, full
power transfer to the wheels at all
steering angles. The wheel base of
the 88200 HST is 60.4”, tread width
is 35.4” in the front, and 41,3” in the
rear. Farm and turf tires are
available, and a Category I three
point hitch is standard.
The hydraulic pump puts out 6.5
WEED PROBLEMS
If you have any of the
following problems,
callus:
• Johnson • Multiflora
Grass Roses
• Canada • Lambs
Thistle Quarter
• Pig Weed
URITY SYSTEMS
arson or a burglary has crossed your mind, you’ll love
this special.
Those taking advantage of the consulting service will
have a security system installed with a $200.00
reduction in price. Those signing up before January 31,
1984, will receive an additional $lOO.OO in safety items
that are badly needed on the farm. 1983 saw several
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NO FARM IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG.
Now you can have protection for your crops and
more importantly your family and home without costing
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gpm on both the 2 and 4 wheel drive
models. The hydraulic block in
corporates a three directional
flow front mounted implements;
rear mounted implements; and
optional power steering. Hydraulic
power is also directed to the
control valve which contains two
spools. One feeds the 3-pomt hitch
circuit, and the other provides flow
to an optional remote outlet.