Perform Break-In Checks

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A - Exhaust Tip

IMPORTANT: To confirm which engine your tractor is equipped with, see Identification Numbers Section - Record Engine Serial Number in Identification Numbers section of this Operator's Manual.

IMPORTANT: Special "break-in" engine oils (including John Deere™ Break-In or Break-In Plus™ Oil) are not recommended for new or rebuilt 15 L engines. Use the same lubricating oil that is used during normal operation. See Diesel Engine Oil - Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage III B, and Stage IV section of this Operator's Manual. Maximum service interval is the same as service interval recommended for your engine listed in Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals for your engine. For subsequent oil changes, see Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals for your engine in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant section of this Operator's Manual.

IMPORTANT: Initial break-in service interval of a new or rebuilt wet sleeve engine with John Deere™ Break-In Plus™ must last at least 100 hours to assure surface mating of rings and liners has had an opportunity to occur. 100 hour minimum applies to all new or rebuilt John Deere™ engines. Maximum service interval is the same as service interval recommended for your engine listed in Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals for your engine. 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.

IMPORTANT: Performance problems and cab and component damage may occur if correct exhaust tip is not installed. If correct tip is not installed, see your John Deere™ dealer.

Install exhaust tip (A) with outlet facing forward.

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 min. If engine idles longer than 5 min., 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.
• Tractors equipped with 15 L engines will automatically perform an initial engine regeneration after at least 4 hours of operation. This procedure may have occurred prior to tractor delivery. If regeneration begins, allow full completion of process. See Parked Exhaust Filter Cleaning in Operating the Engine section of this Operator's Manual.

Daily or Every 10 Hours

Perform normal daily or 10 hours services, see Daily or 10 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual. For first 100 hours of tractor operation, also 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 hitch (if equipped) components. See 250 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Inspect tires to make sure there are no cuts or punctures. See 50 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual.