TM 5-3805-280-10
Break-In
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL
CCMC Specification D4
New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. This is an SAE 5W-30
After the break-in period, use John Deere PLUS-50or
viscosity oil. During the break-in period (first 100
hours), add oil as needed to maintain the specified oil
other diesel engine oil as recommended in this
level. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)
manual.
IMPORTANT: Do not use John Deere PLUS-50 oil
If at any time during the break-in period, the engine is
exposed to air temperatures below -25C (-13F),
or engine oils meeting API CG4, API
change the oil and filter using specified oil. (See Fuels
CF4, or CCMC D5 performance levels
and Lubricants chapter.)
during the first 100 hours of
operation of a new or rebuilt engine.
Change the oil and filter after the first 100 hours of
These oils will not allow the engine
operation. Refill with specified oil. (See Fuels and
to break-in properly.
Lubricants chapter.)
API Service Classification CE
PLUS-50 is a trademark of Deere & Company.
CED,OUOE020,50 1913APR991/1
EVERY 4 HOURS
Lubricate boom, arm, and bucket linkage every 4 hours
for the first 20 hours of operation. (See Maintenance--
Every 50 Hours chapter.)
TX,15,DH5496
1912JUL961/1
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