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OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
CHANGING LUBRICATING OIL
FOR NEW TRACTORS
How a new tractor is handled and main-
tained determines the life of the tractor.
A new tractor just off the factory pro-
duction line has been, of course, tested,
but the various parts are not accustomed
to each other, so care should be taken to
operate the tractor for the first 50 hours
at a slower speed and avoid excessive
work or operation until the various parts
become “broken-in.”. The manner in
which the tractor is handled during the
“breaking-in.” period greatly affects the
life of your tractor. Therefore, to obtain
the maximum performance and the long-
est life of the tractor, it is very important
to properly break-in your tractor.
In handling a new tractor, the following
precautions should be observed.
z You should not operate your tractor at
full speed for the first fifty hours of
use.
z Do not start your tractor abruptly or
apply the brakes suddenly.
z In cold climates, allow your tractor
plenty of time to warm up.
z Do not run the engine at speeds faster
than necessary.
z Use due caution when operating your
tractor on rough roads or terrain.
The above precautions are not limited to
new tractors only, but are a good prac-
tice for tractors regardless of their age.
Special attention should be given to new
tractors lubrication oil. New parts are not
accustomed to each other and are not
broken in properly. Small metal grit can
develop in the lubricating system as metal
parts begin to “break in”, and continuous
use of the contaminated oil can cause
damage and failure.
Therefore you should change the
tractor’s oil before you normally would.
For further details of the oil change and
service schedule, see “maintenance”
section.
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