Engine System - Diagnosis and Tests/Engine Break-in Instructions ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. During the break-in period, add John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL as needed to maintain the specified oil level. IMPORTANT: Do not use PLUS-50 oil or engine oils meeting API CG4, API CF4, ACEA E3, or ACEA E2 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 of a new or rebuilt engine. After engine overhaul, fill the engine with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL.
If John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL is not available, use a diesel engine oil meeting one of the following during the first 100 hours of operation: • API Service Classification CE • ACEA Specification E1 After the break-in period, use John Deere PLUS-50 ® or other diesel engine oil as recommended in this manual. DX,ENOIL4 -19-10OCT97 210 3 CTM3274 (01JUL99) 210-3 Saran Liter Engines 060799 PN=326