Within First 100 Hours of Operation

Wheel Retaining Bolts

Check the torque of wheel retaining bolts frequently.

Engine

The engine is filled with a special oil for breaking it in. To break in the engine properly, comply with the following points:

Operate the engine in the mid- to upper load range, and do not idle it for long periods of time.

Check oil level in engine frequently.

IMPORTANT: Top up with oil only when the level has dropped to the "ADD" mark.

NOTE: During the break-in period, a higher-than-usual oil consumption should be considered as normal.

When necessary, top up with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL to the "XXX" mark. If John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL is not available, use a diesel engine oil meeting one of the following specifications

  • API specification CD or CE
  • CCMC specification D4
  • ACEA specification E1

IMPORTANT: During the first 100 hours, under NO circumstances use John Deere PLUS-50 oil or any oil that meets the following: API specification CG-4, API specification CF-4, ACEA specification E2, ACEA specification E3 or CCMC specification D5. These oils do not satisfy the requirements for breaking in the engine.

After the first 100 hours, use a type of oil described in the "Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant" section.

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