Within First 100 Hours of Operation

Miscellaneous: Check torque of wheel retaining bolts frequently.

Engine: The engine is filled with a special oil for breaking it in. To break in the engine properly, comply with the following points:

  • Operate engine at normal loads (mid- to upper load range).
  • Avoid light loads.
  • Avoid excessive engine idling.
  • Check engine crankcase oil level frequently.

    IMPORTANT: Top up with oil only when the level has dropped to the lower mark.

    NOTE: During the break-in period a higher-than-usual oil consumption should be considered as normal.

  • When necessary, top up with John Deere Engine Break-In oil to the upper mark. If John Deere Engine
    Break-In oil is not available, use a diesel engine oil of the correct viscosity (SAE 10W-30) meeting one of the following specifications:

    • API specification CC
    • API specification CD
    • ACEA specification E1

    If CC, CD, or E1 oils are not available, then use preferably CE, or E2 types of oil.

    IMPORTANT: During the first 100 hours, under NO circumstances use John Deere PLUS-50 oil or any oil that meets the following: API specification CI-4, API specification CH-4, API specification CG-4, ACEA specification E3, ACEA specification E4 or ACEA specification E5. These oils do not satisfy the requirements for breaking in the engine.

  • After the first 100 hours, use a type of oil described in the "Fuel, Lubricants, Coolant and Capacities" Section.

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