OPERATING/INSTRUCTIONS

RUN - IN PROCEDURE

If run-in instructions for a new engine are not followed, you can cause damage to position rings and cylinder walls.

Load

Never operate an engine immediately under full load. Allow the engine to warm up before operating it at full load. Run-in the engine carefully as shown in the table.

Period 1st Hour 2nd Through 5th Hour

No Load

Engine Speed Control Lever Position Fully advanced Fully advanced

Load

Maintain engine speed 100 RPM above full load governed speed Full load governed speed with occasional short periods of lighter load

Do not run the engine at idle speed. When not operating the engine with a load, you can keep the correct engine operating temperature if you run the engine at approximately 1500 RPM.

REAR WHEEL BOLTS

After the firts 10 hours of operation, check the rear wheel bolts. Tighten all wheel bolts to the torque give in the Wheel Mounting Torques in this manual.

FRONT WHEEL BOLTS

After the first 10 hours of operation, check the front wheel bolts. Tighten the bolts to the torques shown in the Wheel Mounting Torques in this manual.

FRONT FRAME BOLTS

After the first 10 hours of operation, check the front frame bolts. Tighten the bolts to the torque shown below.

FRONT FRAME MOUNTING TORQUES

Side (M14x35), 15Bolts (8LH and 7RH) … 170 N•m (125 Lbft)

LOWER LINK BRACKET BOLTS

After the first 10 hours of operation, check the Lower Link Bracket bolts. Tighten the bolts to the correct tightening 39 to 44 N•m (29 to 33 Lbft).