Break-In Checks

Tighten wheel and axle bolts after 3 HOURS , 10 HOURS and daily for the first week of operation.

Operate engine at heavy loads without sustained maximum load.

Avoid idling engine longer than 5 minutes.

Daily or Every 10 Hours

IMPORTANT: John Deere Break-in Oil must be added if oil level is BELOW ADD MARK on dipstick. DO NOT fill above crosshatch pattern or FULL mark.

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check coolant level
  • Check transmission-hydraulic oil level
  • Lubricate front axle: 1
    • Non-driving front axle; Pivot pin, wheel bearings, steering spindles/cylinder ends and tie rod ends 1
    • MFWD; Axle pivot, king pins and tie rod 1
  • Lubricate hitch components
  • Inspect tires to make sure tires have no cuts or punctures.
  • Drain moisture from the trailer brake air pressure tank (if equipped).
At 100 Hours

    IMPORTANT: If tractor is used under light load conditions during first 100 hours; Refill with John Deere Break-in Oil for an additional 100 hours to allow engine to break-in correctly. (See Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section.)

  • Change engine oil and filter

Reset service hours to zero after service. See Setting Clock and Service Alarm Interval in the CommandCenter section.

1In extremely wet conditions

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