Break-In Service

IMPORTANT: Keep wheel hardware tight for safety. Check wheel hardware torque before operating, twice during first ten hours of operation and thereafter every week/50 hours of operation.

New engines are filled with John Deere DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. If oil is required in first 100 hours, be sure to use BREAK-IN oil. Change oil and filter after first 100 hours of operation.

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 properly.

After first 100 hours of operation:

  • Replace engine oil. 1
  • Tighten air intake system and cooling system hose clamps.
  • Inspect tractor for loose hardware.

1See Diesel Engine Oil, in Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section for additional information.

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