OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
CHANGING LUBRICATING OIL
FOR NEW TRACTORS
How a new tractor is handled and
maintained determines the life of the
tractor.
A new tractor just off the factory
production line has of course been
tested, but the various parts are not
accustomed to each other, therefore
care should be taken to operate the
tractor for the rst 50 hours at a slow-
er 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 af-
fects the life of your tractor. Therefore,
to obtain the maximum performance
and the longest life of the tractor, it
is very important to properly break-in
your tractor.
In handling a new tractor, the follow-
ing precautions should be observed.
You should not operate your tractor
at full speed for the rst fty hours
of use.
Avoid sudden starts and stops.
In cold climates, allow your tractor
plenty of time to warm up.
Do not run the engine at speeds
faster than necessary.
Use due caution when operating
your tractor on rough roads or ter-
rain.
The above precautions are not lim-
ited to new tractors only, but are a
good practice 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 lubricat-
ing 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 after the break-in period.
For further details of the oil change
and service schedule, see "mainte-
nance" section.
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