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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE BREAK-IN
A new engine does not require extensive “break-in.”
However, for the first 100 hours of operation, follow
these guidelines: Operate the engine at various condi-
tions during the initial 100 hours with at least 15% of
the time under heavy loads to achieve adequate engine
break-in. Check the oil level frequently and replenish
as necessary with the oil specified in the engine manu-
al.
John Deere engines use a “break-in” oil for the first
100 hours of operation. After the first 100 hours of
operation, change the oil and replace the oil filter.
If the engine has too much operating time at idle, con-
stant speeds, or light load usage, or if make-up oil is
required during the first 100 hour period, a longer
break-in period may be needed without changing the
break-in oil until 500 hours.
Chapter 6
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
During the first 20 hours, avoid prolonged periods of
engine idling or sustained maximum load operation. If
engine will idle longer that 5 minutes, stop the engine.
Consult the
Lubrication
chapter for the type and grade
of oil to use. Refer to the
Service and Storage
chapter
for the proper service intervals.
PRE-START WALK-AROUND INSPEC-
TION
It is the operator’s responsibility to perform a pre-start
inspect of the machine before the start of each work-
day. Every pre-start inspection must include more than
simply checking the fuel and oil levels. It is a good
practice to personally inspect any machine you are
assigned to use, even though it has already been put
into service by other personnel.
The pre-start inspection is designed to discover if the
machine has incurred any damage or is in need of rou-
tine service.
Any needed repairs are to be made by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Refer to the illustration and checklist on the next two
pages for the “Pre-Start Walk-Around Inspection.”
CAUTION
BEFORE starting the engine and operating the
Telescopic Handler, review and comply with
ALL safety recommendations in the SAFETY
chapter of this manual. Know how to STOP the
machine before starting it. Also, BE SURE to
fasten and properly adjust the seatbelt.
