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Section 2 - General Information
Break-In Period
Break-in Periods
The first 50 hours of operation are the most critical for insuring long and dependable tractor life.. Please carry out the following procedures:
1.Review the tractor
2.Check all fluid levels and be sure all systems are filled with the correct fluids for your operating conditions..
3.Check the engine, transmission, and hydraulic oil levels hourly during the first 10 hours of operation..
4.Inspect the tractor for leaks hourly during the first 10 hours of operation..
5.Torque the wheel bolts to 715 N·m (525
6.Operate the engine at 3/4 load as much as possible during the first 50 hours (3/4 load is approximately one gear lower than would be normally used to pull a matched load)..
7.Do not operate the engine at idle speed or maximum horsepower for more than 5 minutes at a time for the first 50 hours..
8.Check the frame pivot pin, drag link and steering cylinder cap screw torques after the first 10 hours of operation.. Torque the frame pivot pin to 1365 N·m (1000
9.Have your dealer complete the “First
Engine Break-in
The Cummins engine used in Buhler Versatile 4WD tractors has been run on a dynamometer before installation but not enough to be considered broken in..
1.Do not operate the engine at more than 3/4 load for the first 24 hours of operation.. Full load should only be held for short intervals during the next 24 hours of operation..
2.Check the oil level every 8 to 10 hours for the first 100 hours of operation..
3.Follow the recommendations outlined in the Cummins manual supplied with your tractor..
