Kioti CK22, Instruction Manual

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5
-3 OPERATION
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
CHANGING LUBRICATING OIL
FOR NEW TRACTORS
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 of course been, tested,
but the various parts are not accus-
tomed to each other, therefore care
should be taken to operate the tractor
for the first 50 hours at a slower 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 affects the life of your tractor.
Therefore, to obtain the maximum per-
formance 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 observed.
You should not operate your tractor
at full speed for the first fifty 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 terrain.
The above precautions are not limited
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 lubricating sys-
tem 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 "maintenance"
section.