RUNNING IN THE MACHINE 15. RUNNING IN THE MACHINE Before shipment, each machine was carefully checked and adjusted. A machine which is to be run in for the first time has to be treated with utmost care during its first 100 operating hours. If the machine is used for work involv- ing loads exceeding the specified maximum load valid for the running-in period, its performance may be prema- turely impaired and its service life may be shortened. A new machine must be run in and serviced very carefully and thoroughly. The following points are particularly important: After the engine has been started, it must run in idle for 5 minutes. Operation with heavy loads or at high speeds is to be avoided.
Sudden starts, sudden acceleration, jerky steering and stopping is to be avoided; this does not apply to emer- gency situations. Note that particular maintenance measures apply only to a machine during its running-in period (see also chapter " Maintenance"). 74