Engine Break-In Period
NOTE:
The use of BREAK-IN oils is not required for this engine. Perform the following steps to break-in your engine properly during the first 250 hours.
Before starting, fill engine with seasonal viscosity grade oil and coolant meeting specifications. See Diesel Engine Oil and Diesel Engine Coolant (Section 3-1).
1.
During the first 20 hours, avoid prolonged periods of engine idling or sustained maximum load operation. Warm-up engine carefully and operate at normal loads. If engine will idle longer than 5 minutes, stop engine.
2.
Check oil level daily or every 10 hours during engine break-in period. If oil must be added during this period, use John Deere 10W-30 PLUS-50
™
oil. See Diesel Engine Oil (Section 3-1).
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT operate engine when oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick. Check oil level before starting engine for the first time. See Check Engine Oil Level (Section 3-3).
3.
Watch oil pressure and coolant temperature closely during break-in period. Also check coolant level daily or every 10 hours and check for leaks.
4.
Check poly-vee belt for proper alignment and seating in pulley grooves.
5.
Change oil and oil filter after first 250 hours. Fill crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade oil. See Diesel Engine Oil (Section 3-1) and Change Engine Oil and Filter (Section 3-5).
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