New skid steer break in?

[AR.223]

I got a new skid steer over the weekend, 2012 Bobcat S185 with 3.7 hours. I looked through the manual many times and never seen anything about breakin. Just the 50hr service. It did say for peak hp run at WOT. Are these made to run at WOT right out the box? I understand that they are governed down. But I just like to make sure I wont hurt nothing. I ran it around 2000-2300 mosly varying my throttle. I did however bump it up to WOT just to see what the rpms were. 2670. Our Kubota tractor said no full power before 50hrs. but then again it can wind up alot more than 2600. The only thing I find on the internet is it's important to run diesel on the high side to avoid carbon build up and to help seat rings.

 

[Tazza]

I think the biggest thing to do is keep the engine loaded down too. Don't run it easy, get it working. Diesel engines need a load on them to prevn carbon build up. I don't fully believe it needs the high throttle speed to reduce carbon, they just need to be under load and no sitting for long times at idle.
I generally only run 1/2-3/4 throttle, it's rare to need it opened rite up.
The most important thing is to enjoy your new toy! keep the servicing up, and it will serve you well.