First Fifty Hours Of Use; Changing Lubricating Oil For New Tractors - Kioti DK55 Manual

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OPERATING THE TRACTOR
How a new tractor is handled and main-
tained determines the life of the tractor.
A new tractor just off the factory pro-
duction line has been, of course, well
fitted and tested, but the various parts
are not accustomed to severe types of
work, so care should be taken to oper-
ate the tractor for the first 100 hours at a
slower speed and avoid excessive work
or operation until the various parts be-
come well "break-in". The manner in
which the tractor is handled during the
"break-in" period greatly affects 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 following precautions
should be well observed.
YOU SHOULD NOT OPERATE YOUR
TRACTOR AT FULL SPEED FOR THE

FIRST FIFTY HOURS OF USE

Do not start your tractor abruptly or
apply the brakes suddenly.
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 terrain.
The above precautions are not limited to
new tractors only, but are a good prac-
tice for tractors regardless of their age.
CHANGING LUBRICATING OIL FOR
NEW TRACTORS
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 lubricating 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 trac-
tors oil before you normally would. For
further details of the oil change and ser-
vice schedule, see "maintenance" sec-
tion
READ "FOR SAFE OPERATION" TO
ASSURE SAFE OPERATION
Please read "For Safe Operation".
The precautions are suggested to help
prevent accidents.