BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE Each machine is carefully adjusted and tested before shipment. However, a new machine requires careful operation during the first 100 hours to break in the various parts. stage, the potential of performance will prematurely deteriorate and the If a machine is subjected to unreasonably hard use at the initial operation service life will be reduced. A new machine must be operated with care, particularly with regard to the following items.
After starting, let the engine idle for 5 minutes to allow proper l If the machine is delivered without * any cooling water in the radiator, When replacing oil filter elements (cartridges), check their interiors engine warm-up prior to actual operation. flush the cooling system with ample clean water to clean the for dirt and dust. If heavily col- lected, check for possible cause Avoid operation with heavy loads system, then fill the radiator with before starting operation. or at high speeds. Sudden starting or acceleration, cooling water. * Hours of operation are indicated by the service meter. sharp turning should be avoided. unnecessarily abrupt braking and -2-