TM 5-3805-281-10
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-50TMor
viscosity oil. During the break-in period (first 100
other diesel engine oil as recommended in this
hours), add oil as needed to maintain the specified oil
manual.
level. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)
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
CF4, or CCMC D5 performance levels
change the oil and filter using specified oil. (See
during the first 100 hours of
Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)
operation of a new or rebuilt engine.
These oils will not allow the engine
Change the oil and filter after the first 100 hours of
to break-in properly.
operation. Refill with specified oil. (See
Fuels and 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,DH5110
1912JUL961/1