Specifications

Break-in
TX,15,JC1131 –19–21MAY96–1/1
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL
New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. During the break-in period, add
John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL as needed to
maintain the specified oil level.
Change the oil and filter after the first 100 hours of
operation of a new or rebuilt engine.
After engine overhaul, fill the engine with John Deere
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL.
If John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL is not available,
use a diesel engine oil with oil viscosity based on the
expected air temperature range, and meeting one of the
following, during the first 100 hours of operation:
• API Service Classification CE
• CCMC Specification D4
After the break-in period, use John DeerePLUS-50

oil
or other diesel engine oil as recommended in this manual.
IMPORTANT: Do not use John Deere PLUS-50

oil or
engine oils meeting API CG4, API CF4,
or CCMC D5 performance levels during
the first 100 hours of operation of a
new or rebuilt engine. These oils will
not allow the engine to break-in
properly.
TX,15,DH1800 –19–06JUN91–1/1
EVERY 10 HOURS OR DAILY
1. Perform 10 hour or daily service. (See Maintenance—
Every 10 Hours or Daily chapter.)
2. Watch for fluid leaks.
3. Lubricate working tool pivots every 10 hours for first
100 hours and when working in mud and water.
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