John Deere 6068 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Engine Operation- 4.5 L “270” Engines
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Break-In Service
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Check Engine Oil Level Daily
Before starting, fill engine with seasonal viscosity grade oil
and with coolant meeting specifications. (See DIESEL
ENGINE OIL and DIESEL ENGINE COOLANT
SPECIFICATIONS in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
Section.)
1. During the first 20 hours, avoid prolonged periods of
engine idling or sustained maximum load operation.
Warm-up engine carefully and operate at normal loads.
If engine will idle longer than 5 minutes, stop engine.
2. Check oil level daily or every 10 hours during engine
break-in period. If oil must be added during this period,
use seasonal viscosity grade oil. (See DIESEL
ENGINE OIL in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
section.)
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Oil Pressure and Coolant Temperature Gauges (Earlier Engines)
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Oil Pressure and Coolant Temperature Gauges (Later Engines)
A—Oil Pressure Gauge
B—Coolant Temperature Gauge
3. Watch oil pressure (A) and coolant temperature (B)
closely during break-in period. Also check coolant level
daily or every 10 hours and check for leaks.
4. Check poly-vee belt for proper alignment and seating
in pulley grooves.
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