Doosan — Operation of a new engine (Break-In)
Operation
From a Doosan service manual covering: P158LE, P158LE-III, P180LE, P180LE-1, P180LE-II, P180LE-S, P222LE, P222LE-1, P222LE-S, PU158TI, PU180TI, PU222TI. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Doosan P158LE, Doosan P180LE, Doosan P180LE-II, Doosan P222LE, Doosan PU158TI, Doosan PU180TI, Doosan PU222TI, Doosan P158LE engine, Doosan P180LE-1 EASOB/QB engine, Doosan P222LE-1 EAYOB/QB engine, Doosan PU158TI EASOA/QA engine, Doosan PU180TI EASOA/QA engine
Procedure
- Run engine at fast idling until temperature reaches normal operating condition.
- Avoid overload or continuous high speed operation.
- Prevent high speed operation with no load.
- Avoid abrupt start and stop of the engine.
- Keep engine speed under 70% of its maximum speed.
- Check oil level, oil pressure warning lamp and water temperature gauge frequently.
- At end of break-in (first 50 hours) remove break-in oil and replace oil filter.
Full service-parts list: Doosan P158LE →, Doosan P180LE →, Doosan P222LE →
Source: Doosan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.