How to save diesel? If you want to reduce cost & increase profit
Know, such precautions by which the cost of using agricultural machinery can be reduced
There is a direct relationship between the cost and profit of diesel consumption in farming with agricultural equipments. That is why in order to make agriculture more profitable, there must be enough emphasis on the farmers to keep the cost of fuel or petrol and diesel to a minimum. That is why, agricultural experts have given such tips, which prove to be very useful and beneficial for the farmers. In view of the ever-increasing fuel prices, such remedies should be given priority immediately.
An instruction manual is also given by every tractor or agricultural machinery manufacturer with its machine. It is prepared by experts on the basis of experience. That is why its instructions should be read very carefully and definitely, because in it the correct way of using and maintaining the machine is told. The instructions given in the instruction manual should be strictly implemented in order to get maximum benefit from agricultural equipment with minimum cost.
| Issue / Situation | What It Means | Action You Should Take |
|---|---|---|
| Not reading instruction manual | Wrong use and poor maintenance | Read and follow manual carefully for better performance |
| Fuel leakage from tank or pipe | Fuel wastage (up to 50 litres/month) | Fix leakage immediately, visit mechanic if needed |
| Tapit sound in engine | Less air for combustion, more diesel use | Repair engine quickly to avoid higher cost |
| Black smoke from engine | Incomplete combustion, diesel waste | Check injector and pump; service regularly |
| Engine started and loaded immediately | Increased wear and fuel use | Warm engine for at least 30 seconds |
| Low power even at high speed | Worn piston or rings | Repair engine to avoid oil and fuel loss |
| Engine left running idle | 1 litre diesel wasted per hour | Turn off engine when not in use |
| Dust entering engine | Internal damage and higher maintenance | Clean/replace air filter regularly |
| Wrong gear or brakes engaged | High diesel consumption | Use correct gear, ensure brakes are free |
| Worn tyres | Slipping and fuel loss | Replace tyres on time |
| Low tyre pressure | More diesel consumption | Maintain proper air pressure |
| Empty tractor movement | Unnecessary fuel use | Plan movement to reduce idle travel |
| High RPM for pump/thresher | More wear and diesel use | Use only required RPM |
| Wrong pump/engine size | Less output, more fuel use | Choose correct size equipment |
| Pump far from water source | Increased diesel use | Place pump closer to water |
| Loose belt (pump set) | Slipping and fuel loss | Keep belt tight and aligned |
| Old engine oil | Reduced efficiency | Change oil and filter regularly |
| Too many pipe bends in pump | Higher diesel use | Keep pipe straight and short |
| High water lifting height | More fuel consumption | Avoid excessive lifting height |
The cost of diesel is high if the tap of the pump set has more turns. Therefore, keep the tap as straight as possible and use the least amount of twisted turns if needed.
The higher the tap that pumps out the water from the pump set, the more diesel will cost. So don’t take it too much.
Even when the Mobil oil of the engine is too old, its power starts decreasing and diesel is spent more. Therefore, change the engine’s mobil oil and filter at regular intervals. These days high quality multigrade mobil oil is available in the market, which works for a long time. This increases the life of Mobil oil replacement and reduces the cost.
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