372B–OM-1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

372B - COMBUSTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT,

MOBILE OFF-ROAD AGRICULTURAL ENGINES AND EQUIPMENT

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Producer: / Date:
Address:
County where the equipment is housed:

Operating and maintaining the agricultural vehicle and equipment per the owner’s operation manual and guidance is essential for assuring the life of the equipment. With proper operation and maintenance, the expected vehicle and equipment lifespan is 10 years and longer.

The operator must fully understand and follow the manufacturer’s operation and maintenance instructions and safety requirements before operating any agricultural off-road vehicle and equipment.

Emission reductions from replacing mobile off-road agricultural engines will be credited toward the applicable State Implemenation Plan for compliance with the Clean Air Act. The following operation and maintenance items are required over the expected 10-year lifespan of the mobile engine and equipment.

  • The agricultural vehicle and equipment shall be operated in a safe manner. The operator must understand and follow all safety requirement specified by the manufacturer.
  • The engine shall be equipped with a functional, non-resettable hour meter. The producer shall record annually the total hours of operation and maintain these records a minimum of 10 years.
  • For San Joaquin Valley producers, operational information over the previous calendar year shall be submitted annually to the NRCS. Use the attached “California Mobile Engine and Equipment Annual Reporting Worksheet”.
  • Do not allow any operation that exceeds design limitations.
  • Maintain the vehicle and equipment (i.e. engine, drive-train components, hydraulics, tires, and electrical and mechanical equipment) in good operational condition by following the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals.
  • Check all fluids routinely. Motor oil, gear oil, water, engine coolant, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) must be replenished whenever necessary. Lubricate often where grease fittings are provided. Change fluids and filters according to manufacturer’s recommended service intervals.
  • Precautionary measures must be taken to prevent spills of fuels, lubricants, and fluids. Promptly clean-up spills and prevent movement to any water body.
  • All emissions control devices and technology shall be in operational condition and wellmaintained.
  • Avoid making modifications to the engine, components, or emissions control systems, including modifications that would result in the manufacturer voiding the engine and equipment warrenty.

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE OFFICE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU MIGHT NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN.

/ CALIFORNIA MOBILE ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT
ANNUAL REPORTING WORKSHEET
Air Quality – 372 Combustion System Improvement
Reporting Year: / Date: / Contract No:
Participant Name:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone No: / Email Address:
Engine/Equipment Address:
Equipment/Vehicle Make: / Equipment/Vehicle Model:
Equipment/Vehicle Model Year: / Vehicle ID Number:
Engine Make: / Engine Model:
Engine Model Year: / Engine Serial No:
Is the equipment in service per the original contract? Yes No – Please explain:
Record the total hours from the non-resettable hour meter: / Hours
Percent use within the San Joaquin Valley over the reporting year:
(San Joaquin Valley counties are: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and the valley portion of Kern) / Percent
Percent use inother counties:
(Report each county name and percent use)
Identify any maintenance performed on the engine/equipment:
Identify any conditions that significantly affected the annual usage:
Please complete and return this reporting worksheet to: / USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Fresno Area Office – Air Quality
1907 N Gateway Blvd, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 95727 / Phone:
Fax: / 559-252-2191
559-252-5483

NRCS, CA

August, 2013