Breaking-In Engine

Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage IIIA

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Style A

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Style B

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A - Dipstick

Operate the engine under various conditions, particularly heavy loads with minimal idling, to help seat engine components properly.

If John Deere Break-In™ Engine Oil is used during the initial operation of a new or rebuilt engine, change the oil and filter at a maximum of 100 hours.

If John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil is used, change oil and filter at a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum equal to interval specified for John Deere Plus-50™ II or Plus-50™ oil. See Fuel and Lubricants section for oil recommendations.

DO NOT add makeup oil until the oil level is BELOW the "ADD" mark on dipstick. John Deere Break-In Plus™ Oil should be used to make up any oil consumed during this period.

DO NOT use Plus-50™ or Plus-50™ II Engine Oil during the break-in period of a new engine or engine that has had a major overhaul. These oils will not allow a new or overhauled engine to properly wear during this break-in period.

Check engine oil level frequently during the break-in period. If oil must be added during this period, John Deere Break-In Plus™ Oil is preferred.

DO NOT fill above the FULL mark. Oil level anywhere within the cross-hatch marks are considered in the acceptable operating range.

Some increase in oil consumption may be expected when low viscosity oils are used. Check oil levels more frequently.

Avoid prolonged periods of engine idling or sustained maximum load operation. If engine idles longer than 5 minutes, stop engine.

After break-in period, change engine oil and replace engine oil filter. Fill crankcase with John Deere Plus-50™ II, John Deere Plus-50™, or seasonal viscosity grade oil. See Fuel and Lubricants section for oil recommendations.

Verify that dipstick is screwed or pushed completely into housing before removing to check oil level.

Remove dipstick (A) and check oil level daily. Oil level should be between "ADD" and top of cross-hatch area on dipstick. If oil level is below "ADD" mark, add oil as needed. See Fuel and Lubricants section for oil recommendations.

Watch for leaks. Do not operate engine when oil level is below "ADD" mark on dipstick.

Final Tier 4/Stage IV

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Style A

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Style B

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A - Dipstick

B - ADD Mark

C - FULL Mark

Operate the engine under various conditions, particularly heavy loads with minimal idling, to help seat engine components properly.

During the initial operation of a new or rebuilt engine, change the oil and filter between a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum equal to the interval specified for John Deere Plus-50™ II oil. See Fuel and Lubricants section for oil recommendations.

If one of these oils is used during the initial operation of a new or rebuilt engine, change oil and filter between a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum of 400 hours.

DO NOT add makeup oil until the oil level is BELOW the "ADD" mark (B) on dipstick. John Deere Break-In Plus™ Oil should be used to make up any oil consumed during this period.

DO NOT use Plus-50™ or Plus-50™ II Engine Oil during the break-in period of a new engine or engine that has had a major overhaul. These oils will not allow a new or overhauled engine to properly wear during this break-in period.

Check engine oil level frequently during the break-in period. If oil must be added during this period, John Deere Break-In Plus™ Oil is preferred.

DO NOT fill above the FULL mark (C). Oil level anywhere within the cross-hatch marks are considered in the acceptable operating range.

Some increase in oil consumption may be expected when low viscosity oils are used. Check oil levels more frequently.

Avoid prolonged periods of engine idling or sustained maximum load operation. If engine idles longer than 5 minutes, stop engine.

After break-in period, change engine oil and replace engine oil filter. Fill crankcase with John Deere Plus-50™ II or other diesel engine oil. See Fuel and Lubricants section for oil recommendations.

Verify that dipstick is screwed completely into housing before removing to check oil level.

Remove dipstick (A) and check oil level daily. Oil level should be between "ADD" and top of cross-hatch area on dipstick. If oil level is below the "ADD" mark, add oil as needed. See Fuel and Lubricants section for oil recommendations.

Watch for leaks. Do not operate engine when oil level is below the "ADD" mark on dipstick.

All Machines

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Temperature Indicator

Temperature indicator should read in the green zone during normal operation.

Prevent possible engine damage. Do not shut OFF engine if temperature warning light comes ON or bars enter red zone. Shutting OFF engine causes coolant temperature to rise even higher, resulting in machine damage. Reduce load and run engine at a slower speed to lower coolant temperature. Unless temperature drops quickly, stop engine and determine cause before resuming operation.

Watch temperature gauge closely. If gauge moves into the red zone, reduce load on the engine and determine cause before resuming operation.

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A - Surge Tank Cap

B - Max Cold Line

Check coolant level periodically and watch for signs of leaks. Remove surge tank cap (A) and pour coolant into the surge tank and fill to "Max Cold" line (B).

Coolant level must be between "Max Cold" and "Min Cold" lines. Add coolant as needed if coolant is below "Min Cold" line.