Carrying Out Break-In Period Checks

Initial break-in service interval must last at least 100 hours and applies to all new or reconditioned engines.

Initial break-in service interval with John Deere Break-In™ oil is 100 hours to guarantee coupling between ring surfaces and engine liners.

During the first 100 hours, perform the following services:

First 10 Hours

  • Check front axle differential housing oil level (4WD axle)
  • Check front axle final drives oil level (4WD axle)
  • Tighten front-wheel drive attaching nuts (4WD axle)
  • Lubricate front axle kingpins (4WD axle)
  • Lubricate front axle U-joints (4WD axle)
  • Lubricate front axle pivot pin bearings (4WD axle)

Always keep wheel bolts tightened to prevent tractor damage. Check wheel bolt torque after 10 hours of tractor operation, and then at regular intervals.

Every 10 hours or daily

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check coolant level
  • Lubricate front axle lube points (2WD axle)1
  • Lubricate rear axle bearings1
  • Lubricate steering arms (2WD axle)
  • Lubricate the three-point rear hitch1
  • Lubricate Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft1
  • Drain water and sediment from fuel filter
  • Check front axle oil level
  • Check the transmission-hydraulic oil level
  • Lubricate front axle king pins (4WD axle)2
  • Lubricate front axle U-joints (4WD axle)2
  • Lubricate front axle pivot pin bearings (4WD axle)2
  • Lubricate steering rod ends using general-purpose grease (2WD axle)1
  • Lubricate front axle linkage pin or pivot (2WD axle)1
  • Check condition of alternator belt
  • Check tire conditions and corresponding inflation pressure
  • Check wheel bolt torque. Tighten if necessary
  • Check the lights

Weekly

  • Lubricate front axle kingpins (4WD axle)
  • Lubricate front axle U-joints (4WD axle)
  • Lubricate front axle pivot pin bearings (4WD axle)

Every 50 Hours

  • Check tires condition
  • Lubricate front axle pivot pins (2WD axle)
  • Lubricate front axle steering pivot (2WD axle)
  • Check tractor for loose screws and nuts
  • Clean dust unload valve of air engine cleaner
  • Check charge and clean battery terminals

First 100 Hours

  • Check engine coolant level
  • Check cooling system for leaks
  • Tighten clamps of air intake hoses
  • Check wheel nut and bolt torques (2WD axle)
  • Check torque of three-point rear hitch screws
  • Retighten hydraulic hoses
  • Change the engine oil
  • Replace the engine oil filter
  • Replace transmission and hydraulic system oil filter
  • Change final drive oil (4WD axle)
  • Change front axle differential oil (4WD axle)

Break-In is a trademark of Deere & Company
1 If the tractor is operating in wet or muddy conditions
2 Lubricate daily if operating the tractor in extremely conditions

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