The Gasoline Engine on the Farm: A Practical, Comprehensive Treatise on the Construction, Repair, Management and Use of This Great Farm Power as ... Work Indoors and Out (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Xenophon Whiting Putnam

 
9780428756680: The Gasoline Engine on the Farm: A Practical, Comprehensive Treatise on the Construction, Repair, Management and Use of This Great Farm Power as ... Work Indoors and Out (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock the farm’s power with a proven gasoline engine system

This practical guide explains how the gasoline engine can meet the farmer’s needs indoors and out, turning a new technology into reliable everyday power. It covers construction, repair, management, and the smart use of engines to run machinery, pumps, and tools on the farm.

The book is written for the working farmer and the farm mechanic, using plain language and real‑world examples. It shows why a modern prime mover matters on a farm, and how to choose, install, and care for equipment so it serves as a dependable workhorse rather than a source of constant trouble.
What you’ll experience
  • Clear explanations of the internal combustion engine and how it powers farm equipment
  • Guidance on maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of tractors and related machinery
  • Practical advice on power transmission, including shafts, belts, and gear ideas
  • Steps for proper setup, governor control, carburetion, and ignition basics
Ideal for readers of practical farming manuals, hands‑on technicians, and anyone seeking to modernize farm power with reliable, field‑tested methods.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title