Agricultural tractors: general repair manuals (1/2)

Tracteurs : comprendre, choisir, entretenir

How to choose a tractor based on:
- a farm, its activity and professional needs;
- technical and economic criteria?

This practical guide answers all the questions of those who sell, maintain or use tractors:
- assessment of agricultural production needs: ergonomics, power, features, etc.;
- management of purchase financing;
- management of maintenance costs, etc.

Illustrated with numerous diagrams, it offers a detailed analysis of how a tractor works:
- motorization;
- mechanics;
- electronics;
- hydraulics;
- automation;
- standardization and regulation.

In addition, it allows you to:
- model and control the environmental impact of an agricultural machine: for example, how to reduce its diesel consumption;
- make the investment of a machine profitable: control its performance, reduce operational variable costs, etc.

Finally, it presents the essential safety rules to follow when operating or maintaining the machine.
This book is a complete guide, essential for sellers, repairers and users. It is also a reference work for all students of agricultural machinery.

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Traktoren - Pflegen, warten und erhalten - die wichtigsten Arbeiten | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

This book from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" is intended for owners and enthusiasts of agricultural tractors from the fifties, sixties and seventies. It contains general information about identification, workshop layout, use, welding and paint spraying.

In addition, there are specific chapters on lubrication, water and air cooling, air filters, fuel filters, adjustment of intake and exhaust valves, clutch, braking system, wheels and tires as well as the electrical part (battery + lighting).

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Schlepperelektrik verstehen und reparieren - Für alle Typen und Modelle

Instructions, tips and tricks for successfully restoring and repairing old tractors. The author teaches the basics of electrics, automotive electrics and measurement technology. List and function of the tractor electrics and the tools required as well as circuit diagrams for a better overview.

Torsten Michaely is an automotive electrician and master automotive mechanic. He has already restored several vintage tractors himself.

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Traktoren - Arbeiten an Technik, Motor und Karosserie

Anyone who wants to properly care for and maintain their tractor and carry out minor repairs themselves using simple tools will find numerous tips and instructions here.

From the content:
- Information about operating tractors
- Basics of participating in road traffic, putting together trains, marking requirements, brakes, accessories, tires, attachments
- Maintenance work: adjusting the clutch, electrical system, chassis and body, braking system, inspection and maintenance plan, lubrication plan, lubrication service, care of the cockpit and hood, polishing out small scratches in the paint.
- Engine and power transmission: checking and repairing the engine, measuring compression pressure, pressure loss test, dismantling the cylinder, engine block and connecting rod, changing valve stem seals, cylinder wear, leak test in the cooling system, adjusting the injection pump, (pre-) glow plug system, ignition system for petrol and petroleum engines, gearbox, differential, clutch, making your own seals, starter and generator.
- Chassis and braking system: Chassis and measurement, braking systems
- Electrical system: components and lamps on the tractor, sample circuit diagram, measuring exercises with the multimeter
- Hydraulics: open and closed hydraulic systems
- Metalworking: tools, dent removal, welding, repair of a cracked stud bolt
- Cost estimation.

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Fachkunde Land- und Baumaschinentechnik

This standard work on agricultural and construction machinery technology is divided into 28 chapters. The selected learning content is aimed at the job profile of agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics engineer.

The main subjects of this book are:
- Environmental protection
- Manufacturing technology and materials technology
- Basics of hydraulics
- Engine technology for commercial vehicle engines
- Diesel injection systems
- Reduction of pollutants.
- In agricultural machinery technology: soil cultivation, tillage technology, plant protection, harvesting technology
- In construction machinery technology: earthmoving technology and conveyor technology
- In the forestry sector: mobile work equipment for harvesting and processing wood
- In the municipal sector: cleaning equipment such as sweepers and snow plows.

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Obsługa i naprawa pojazdów rolniczych

This book contains a collection of basic information on the subject of servicing and repairing agricultural vehicles - mainly tractors. Its content is consistent with the core curriculum for the profession of "agricultural mechanization and agrotronics technician" and "agricultural vehicle mechanic-operator".

The book is addressed to students of secondary technical schools and users of agricultural machinery. It can also be a valuable aid for students of fields related to agricultural technology.

Table of contents:

Introduction
1. Faults of agricultural tractors
2. Engine diagnostics
3. Fault detection methodology
4. Assessment of the technical condition of the engine
5. Principles of dismantling tractor engines
6. Cylinder head damage and its repair
7. Repair of housings
8. Repair of the crank-piston system
9. Repair of the timing system
10. Intake and exhaust system failures
11. Faults of exhaust gas treatment systems and their removal
12. Repair of the classic tractor power supply system
13. Repair of the accumulator power supply system
14. Repair of the lubrication system
15. Repair of the cooling system
16. Electrical devices of agricultural vehicles
17. Principles of assembly and running-in of engines
18. Principles of dismantling agricultural tractors
19. Faults and repair of drive system assemblies
20. Repair of the steering system
21. Repair of the brake system
22. Repair of the system load-bearing and driving
23. Servicing and repair of hydraulic systems
24. Technical servicing of agricultural vehicles
25. Calculating repair costs for agricultural tractors
26. Environmental protection issues
Glossary of vehicle servicing and repair terms

Text in Polish.

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