KCM 70Z7 - Break-In; Break-In Period for New Machine; Use ECO Mode for Break-In

BREAK-IN
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Break-in Period for New Machine
Machine life and performance will be greatly affected by the
treatment during operation and maintenance of the machine,
but especially so during the initial operation.
IMPORTANT: Always correctly warm the machine up to
operating temperatures before running the machine !
This is always a requirement for good machine life.
IMPORTANT: The machine must be operated
appropriately as the new parts start to wear during the
“break-in“ period.
If the new machine is abused, especially during the
beginning break-in period, it will significantly reduce
the operative life of the machine.
This abuse can be in many forms, including, but not
limited to, the following.
y Overloading in any from:
x Bucket
x Ballast
x At drawbar
x Others
y Hitting unmovable objects
y Using brakes during operation and burning friction material
y Running hydraulic system pressure over relief setting
pressures too often and heating the oil excessively
y Tractively twisting the boom arms or chassis
y Running through impassible terrain
y Not decelerating while changing machine direction
y Scaling out heavy materials like heavy rock while in forward
motion, causing the bucket to catch and break free, and
catch materials again
y Other types of poor treatment
The machine must never be abused, and must be treated
carefully while during the break-in period.
y Operate and maintain the machine well
y Generously lubricate it, especially during the first 100 hours
Use ECO Mode for Break-in
For the first 100 hours of operation, avoid using the power
mode and perform the following:
y Thoroughly walk around and inspect the machine for
damage
y Warm up the machine after engine start up
y Avoid sudden starts and stops
y Moderately load the machine and operate modestly at
below 2/3 capacity