Northern Lights M65C13, Operator'S Manual

Page: 17 / 122

Engine Operation
RG19661,00003BC -19-28FEB13-2/5
RG19661,00003BC -19-28FEB13-3/5
Continued on next page RG19661,00003BC -19-28FEB13-4/5
IMPORTANT: DO NOT add makeup oil until the oil
level is BELOW the ADD mark on dipstick.
John Deere Engine Break-In Oil (TY22041)
should be used to make up any oil consumed
during the break-in period.
3. Check engine oil level more frequently during engine
break-in period. If oil must be added during this period,
John Deere Engine Break-In Oil is preferred. See
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL, in Fuels, Lubricants, and
Coolant Section.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use PLUS-50® Engine Oil
during the break-in period of a new engine or
engine that has had a major overhaul. PLUS-50
oil will not allow a new or overhauled engine to
properly wear during this break-in period.
RG8028A —UN—15JAN99
Check Engine Oil
A—Crosshatch Pattern On
Dipstick
DO NOT fill above the crosshatch pattern (A) or
the FULL mark, whichever is present. Oil levels
anywhere within the crosshatch are considered
in the acceptable operating range.
PLUS-50 is a trademark of Deere & Company
4. During the first 20 hours, avoid prolonged periods of
engine idling. If engine will idle longer than 5 minutes,
stop engine.
5. After the first 100 hours (maximum), change engine
oil and replace engine oil filter (A). (See CHANGE
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in Lubrication and
Maintenance/250 Hour Section.) Fill crankcase with
seasonal viscosity grade oil. (See DIESEL ENGINE
OIL, in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section.)
NOTE: Some increase in oil consumption may be
expected when low viscosity oils are used.
Check oil levels more frequently.
If air temperature is below -10°C (14°F), use
an engine block heater.
RG22045
—UN—29NOV12
Remove Oil Filter
A—Oil Filter
6. Watch coolant temperature gauge (A) closely.
If coolant temperature rises above maximum
coolant temperature (see GENERAL ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS in Specifications Section), reduce
load on engine. Check sea (raw) water strainer
for plugging on heat exchanger engines. Unless
temperature drops quickly, stop the engine and
determine the cause before resuming operation.
A—Coolant Temperature
Gauge
RG13133
—UN—07OCT03
Coolant Temperature Gauge - Electronically Controlled Engine
OM-C3 | 12/6 | 15