Srinakharinwirot help with checks on farm equipment in floods
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A university is giving a helpful hand to farmers by checking their flooded equipment if requested.
Pracha Boonyawanichkul, a lecturer of mechanical engineering at Srinakharinwirot University, last week urged anyone who needs help to find as many affected farmers in their neighbourhoods as they could.
Then they should contact the university’s public relations centre at 026495000 ext 5666 or 0892032973.
The department will send its staff to meet them immediately and inspect the machines in their communities.
Pracha also recommended that they inspect the equipment first to see if floodwater had entered the engine through exhaust or intake pipes.
There are two main types of engines, diesel and petrol.
For a diesel engine, they should change the engine oil and check every part of the engine.
For tractors, owners should check electric and hydraulic systems and use grease to clean the wheel bearings.
For a petrol engine, they should inspect the ignition system or spark plugs and use grease to prevent the bearings from rusting.
