Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
• Let the engine warm up before you operate your vehicle under
load. • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first
500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles
(805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km)
or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Use the lowest gear you can when you start a loaded vehicle in motion
and when going up hills to avoid overloading the engine. • Check and adjust engine and transmission fluid levels often and be sure
tires are properly inflated for the load you are carrying. • If you have a Caterpillar® diesel engine, see the Caterpillar®
Diesel Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual.
