Perform Break-In Services

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

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 will be used during normal operation. See Diesel Engine Oil in Engine Oil 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 Engine Oil section of this Operator's Manual.

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 in Engine Oil section of this Operator's Manual.

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.

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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 Service - Check Section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Check for fluid leaks
• Tighten drive and idler wheel-to-hub cap screws after 3 hours, after 10 hours and daily for first week of operation. See Service - Tighten section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Follow tracks systems break-in procedures. See Perform Track Systems Break-In in this 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 Emissions Equipment section of this Operator's Manual.

Daily or 10 Hour Service

Perform normal daily or 10 hour services. See 10 Hour or Daily Service in Service - Record Charts 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 Water Separator in Service - Check section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Check coolant level. See Service - Check section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Lubricate hitch (if equipped) components. See Service - Lubricate section of this Operator’s Manual.
• Inspect track belts for any damage. See Perform Track Systems Break-In in this section of this Operator’s Manual.

After service is performed, reset appropriate service interval hours display to zero. See Service Intervals in CommandCenter™ section of this Operator’s Manual.

After the break-in period, use John Deere Plus-50™ II or other diesel engine oil as recommended in this manual.