OMRG25204 oem uncert & tier 1.pdf - John Deere Industrial Engines

Engine Operating Guidelines4. During the first 20 hours, avoid prolonged periods ofengine idling or sustained maximum load operation. Ifengine will idle longer than 5 minutes, stop engine.5. Before the first 250 hours (maximum), change engineoil and replace engine oil filter. (See CHANGINGENGINE OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTER inLubrication and Maintenance/250 Hour/6 MonthSection.) Fill crankcase with the normal seasonalviscosity grade oil. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL, inFuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section.)NOTE: Some increase in oil consumption may beexpected when low viscosity oils are used. Checkoil levels more frequently.Changing Oil And Oil Filter Before First 250 HoursRG7961B –UN–22JAN99If air temperature is below -10°C (14°F), use anengine block heater.OURGP12,0000076–19–09SEP04–3/46. Watch coolant temperature gauge (A) closely. Ifcoolant temperature rises above 112°C (234°F), reduceload on engine. Unless temperature drops quickly, stopthe engine and determine the cause before resumingoperation.NOTE: When the coolant temperature gauge readsapproximately 115°C (239°F), the engine willshutdown automatically, if equipped with safetycontrols.7. Check poly-vee belt for proper alignment and seatingin pulley grooves.A—Coolant Temperature GaugeNorth American (1999— ) Instrument Panel ShownRG11299F –UN–17AUG00OURGP12,0000076–19–09SEP04–4/415-8 110306PN=52