Operating the engine, Break-in period, Starting the engine – John Deere CD4039DF008 User Manual

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Operating the Engine

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BREAK-IN PERIOD

Within first 100 hours of operation
During the first 100 hours of operation, avoid
overloading, excessive idling and no-load operation.

See ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL for eventual addition of
oil.

NOTE: During the break-in period a higher-than-usual

oil consumption should be considered as
normal.

After first 100 hours of operation
After the first 100 hours, drain the crankcase and

change the oil filter (see CHANGING ENGINE OIL
AND FILTER). Fill crankcase with seasonal viscosity
grade oil (see DIESEL ENGINE OIL).

Check tension of alternator belt.

Check connections of air intake hoses.

Check for proper tightening of cap screws all around
the engine.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION: Before starting engine in a
confined building, install proper outlet
exhaust ventilation equipment. Always use
safety approved fuel storage and piping.

NOTE: If temperature is below 0

°

C (32

°

F), it may be

necessary to use cold weather starting aids
(See COLD WEATHER OPERATION).

1. Perform all prestarting checks outlined in

Maintenance/Daily Section.

2. Open the fuel supply shut-off valve, if equipped.

3. Activate the starter motor switch to crank the

engine and release it as soon as engine starts.

NOTE: Do not operate the starter motor more than

20 seconds at a time.

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COLD WEATHER OPERATION

Depending on equipment, various cold weather starting
aids are available to assist in starting the engine at
temperatures below 0

°

C (32

°

F).

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