Perform Break-In Checks

IMPORTANT: Initial break-in service interval of a new or rebuilt wet sleeve engine with John Deere™ Break-In Plus™ oil must last at least 100 hours to assure surface mating of rings and liners has had an opportunity to occur. 100 hour minimum interval applies to all new or rebuilt engines. Maximum service interval is the same as service interval recommended for your engine in Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals of Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section of this Operator Manual. To confirm which engine your tractor is equipped with, see Record Engine Serial Number in Identification Numbers section of this Operator's Manual.

For subsequent oil changes, see Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals for your engine located in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section of this Operator's Manual.

Engine is ready for normal operation. During first 100 hours of operation:

• Operate engine at heavy loads without reaching sustained maximum load
• Avoid idling engine longer than 5 minutes. If engine will idle longer than 5 minutes, stop engine
• Closely observe coolant temperature during operation
• Check engine air intake system hoses and clamps. See 500 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Check for fluid leaks
• Tighten wheel, wheel weight and axle bolts after 3 HOURS, after 10 HOURS, and DAILY for first week of operation (see 500 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual)

Daily or Every 10 Hours

IMPORTANT: If engine oil must be added prior to first normal oil change, use John Deere™ Break-In Plus™ engine oil.

Perform normal daily or 10 hour services. See Daily or 10 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual.

For first 100 hours of tractor operation, perform these additional services daily or every 10 hours:

• Drain water separator. See As Indicated Service section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Check coolant level. See As Indicated Service section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Lubricate rear and front (if equipped) hitch components. See 250 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Inspect tires for cuts or punctures. See 50 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual.

After service is performed, reset appropriate service interval hours display to zero (see Add or Edit Service Interval in CommandCenter™ section of this Operator’s Manual).