Break-In TM 5-3805-280-10 ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. This is an SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil. During the break-in period (first 100 hours), add oil as needed to maintain the specified oil level. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.) CCMC Specification D4 After the break-in period, use John Deere PLUS-50 or other diesel engine oil as recommended in this manual. If at any time during the break-in period, the engine is exposed to air temperatures below -25 ° C (-13 ° F), change the oil and filter using specified oil. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.) 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. Change the oil and filter after the first 100 hours of 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 –19–13APR99–1/1 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 –19–12JUL96–1/1 3-1