Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 160 Maggard, James H. Rough and Tumble Engineering "Rough and Tumble Engineering" by James H. Maggard is a practical guide to operating farm and traction engines, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on providing hands-on advice and techniques for inexperienced engineers, emphasizing the importance of common sense and practical knowledge over strict scientific principles. Maggard draws from his own experiences, aiming to equip readers with the skills necessary to handle engines effectively, troubleshoot common problems, and ensure safe operations. The opening of the text introduces readers to the author's intent and style, stressing the non-scientific, practical nature of the guidance provided. Maggard encourages readers, particularly young men eager to become adept engineers, to engage actively in learning and applying the skills discussed. He outlines the basics of ensuring an engine is in good running order, detailing how to start it, monitor its components, and prevent issues such as overheating. The emphasis is on observing and attending to the engine thoughtfully, instilling a sense of responsibility and diligence required for a competent engineer. The preface and introductory sections set the tone for a hands-on, approachable manual that prioritizes practical knowledge necessary for running engines successfully. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Farm engines TJ Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 241054 2025-10-05T06:38:17.262773 text/html 240875 2024-11-05T08:16:41.805921 2023-10-05T08:26:30.509735 text/html text/html 158536 2025-10-05T06:38:23.040809 application/epub+zip 160468 2025-10-05T06:38:19.977741 application/epub+zip 150967 2025-10-05T06:38:18.912773 application/epub+zip 305440 2025-10-05T06:38:25.332762 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292581 2025-10-05T06:38:22.382771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255919 2022-09-05T11:58:09.088199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222782 2025-10-05T06:38:16.909765 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 203055 2024-10-28T18:29:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15991 2025-10-05T06:38:25.451688 application/rdf+xml 13551 2025-10-05T06:38:19.392824 image/jpeg 3370 2025-10-05T06:38:19.152775 image/jpeg 157382 2025-10-05T06:38:17.281834 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog