Uses Of Bulldozer, Maintenance, Disadvantages

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Table Of Contents

1. Bulldozer description
2. Functions/uses of bulldozer
3. Images of using bulldozers for land preparation
4. Daily Maintenance of bulldozer.
5. Periodic Maintenance of bulldozer.

Bulldozer Description

• Bulldozers are powerful tractors and expensive machines with a broad steel blade or sheet at the front.
• It has tract type metal chains, used for its movement.
• It consists of internal combustion engine which uses diesel or petrol.
• The bulldozer which has track metal chains moves by the aid of driving sprocket, track rollers and idler rollers.

The functions/Uses of Bulldozer

1. Bulldozer is used for Bush clearing.
2. It is used for felling trees and stumps.
3. It is used for leveling the ground.
4. It is also used to construct roads on the farms and in rural areas.
5. It is used for moving and collected of Earth.

Disadvantages of using Bulldozers for Land Preparation

Bulldozers, because of their heavy weights and nature of work, have the following disadvantages in land preparation.

1. It destroys the structure of the soil.
2. It leads to reduction of soil fertility.
3. It also causes compaction of the soil.
4. It can cause air and noise pollution.
5. The bulldozer is an expensive machine that cannot be afforded by peasant farmers.
6. It can cause soil erosion and waterlogging.

Daily Maintenance of Bulldozers

1. Keep the bulldozer clean by removing all trashes or mud from it at the start or at the end of operations.
2. Check water levels daily and topics when necessary.
3. Check oil level daily and top it when it is necessary.
4. Check tire pressure daily before using it.
5. Inspect the bulldozer everyday before starting and operations.
6. Check electrolyte of battery everyday and top when it is necessary.
7. Adhere strictly to manual or manufacturers instructions.

Periodic Maintenance of Bulldozer

Maintenance practices that should be carried out periodically or at regular interval on the bulldozer include the following.

1. The bulldozer should be service at regular intervals.
2. Worn out tyres should be replaced and tyre pressure gauged regularly.
3. Ensure that nuts, screws or shield are checked and tightened at regular basis.
4. Replace worn-out are weld broken parts of the bulldozer.
5. Adhere strictly to manual or manufacturers instructions on bulldozer operation.
6. Employ a competent and experienced bulldozer operator.
7. Routine and regular changing of the engine oil.
8. Air filter should be cleared when necessary.
9. Oil filter should be changed during each service.
10. Fuel injectors should be serviced or change when necessary.
11. Parts like the linkages, steering and other movable parts should be greased occasionally.
12. Also wash or clean the caburator regularly.
13. Fan belts should be replaced or adjusted.
14. Always pack the bulldozer in shed.

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Revision Questions on the Uses of Bulldozer

1. State the functions of the bulldozer.
2. (a) Describe briefly five regular or daily maintenance practices of a bulldozer. (b) describe briefly five periodic Maintenance of Bulldozer.
3. List four descriptions of bulldozer.
4. State the uses of bulldozer in agriculture.
5. State the disadvantages of using bulldozers for land preparation.