Engine Will Not Crank

Transmission gear shift lever not in neutral position.

PTO engaged.

Battery low on charge.

Poor battery or ground connection

Blown fuse.

Electrical problem.

Engine Will Not Start

Wrong engine oil viscosity.

Engine hand throttle lever not pushed forward.

Cold start system not being used, or malfunctioning.

Stale fuel / improper fuel / fuel level.

Plugged fuel filter.

Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.

Failed fuel solenoid.

Engine Runs Rough Or Stalls

Engine hand throttle lever not pushed forward.

Plugged fuel filter.

Plugged air intake system.

Fuel cap vent dirty.

Faulty seat switch.

Stale or improper fuel / fuel level / water in fuel.

Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.

Low coolant temperature. See your John Deere Dealer.

Fuel pump not functioning properly. See your John Deere Dealer.

Engine Knocks

Engine oil level low.

Low coolant temperature. See your John Deere Dealer.

Engine overheating.

Idle speed too slow.

Poor fuel quality or improper fuel.

Engine Overheats

Low coolant level.

Cooling system needs flushing.

Defective radiator cap.

Defective thermostat.

Defective water temperature indicator or sender.

Low oil level.

Loose or defective alternator belt.

Do not operate at slow idle, operate at fast idle.

Dirty grille, radiator screen, or radiator cooling fins.

Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.

Engine Lacks Power

Brakes dragging.

Misadjusted rockshaft feedback linkage.

Improper type of fuel.

Plugged air intake system.

Plugged fuel filter.

Engine overheating. Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.

Engine oil viscosity too high.

Low coolant temperature. See your John Deere Dealer.

Dirty or faulty fuel injectors. See your John Deere Dealer.

Implement improperly adjusted. See implement operator’s manual.

Improper ballast - adjust load.

Rockshaft stop valve closed.

Low Oil Pressure

Engine oil level low.

Plugged oil filter.

Improper type of oil.

Faulty pressure regulating valve.

Engine Uses Too Much Oil

Find and correct oil leaks.

Incorrect engine oil.

Plugged air intake filter.

Engine Emits White Smoke

Improper type of fuel.

Low engine temperature.

Defective thermostat. See your John Deere Dealer.

Engine Emits Black Or Gray Exhaust Smoke

Improper type of fuel.

Plugged air intake system.

Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.

Dirty or faulty fuel injectors. See your John Deere Dealer.

High Fuel Consumption

Improper type of fuel.

Plugged air intake system.

Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.

Dirty or faulty fuel injectors. See your John Deere Dealer.

Implement improperly adjusted, causing drag on machine. See implement operator’s manual.

Plugged crankcase vent tube or baffle.

Brakes dragging.

Battery Will Not Charge

Loose or corroded connections.

Defective battery.

Dead cell in battery.

Loose or defective alternator belt.

Defective alternator.

Check 3 pin connector on alternator is plugged in properly.

Battery Discharge Indicator Stays On With Engine Running

Low engine speed.

Defective battery.

Defective alternator.

Loose or defective alternator belt.

Check 3 pin connector on alternator is plugged in properly.

Starter Will Not Work

Loose or corroded battery connections.

Blown fuse.

Starter solenoid connector pulled off or corroded.

Low battery power.

Neutral start switch faulty. See your John Deere Dealer.

Key switch or starter faulty. See your John Deere Dealer.

PTO engaged or faulty switch.

Starter Turns Slowly

Low battery power - charge battery.

Engine oil viscosity too heavy.

Loose or corroded battery connections.

Light Circuit Not Working

Blown fuse.

Operation Sluggish, Slow

Suction side filter may need replacement.

Poor Hydraulic Performance

Suction side filter may need replacement.

Water in oil.

Excessive Machine Vibration

Engine speed too slow.

Throttle linkage out of adjustment.

Machine Will Not Move With Engine Running

Electrical problems.

Park brake locked.

Transmission oil level low.

Transmission oil cold - allow engine to warm.

Transmission range shift lever in neutral position.

Suction side filter may need replacement.

Operator not in seat.

3-point Hitch Fails To Lift

Low oil level.

Worn hydraulic pump.

Rate of drop valve closed.

Excessive load on hitch.

Hydraulic oil too cold.

Hydraulic oil suction filter plugged.

3-point Hitch Lifts Slowly

Suction side filter may need replacement.

Worn hydraulic pump.

3-point Hitch Drops Slowly Or Does Not Drop

Rate-of-drop valve closed.

Rate-of-drop valve set too slowly.

3-point Hitch Drops Too Fast

Rate-of-drop set too fast.

Load too heavy.

Noise Is Coming From PTO During Operation

Noise may occur at low engine speeds, increase to rated engine speed.

Rear Wheel Brakes Not Working

Brakes out of adjustment.

Worn or damaged brake linkage. See your John Deere Dealer.

Steering Not Working

Suction side filter may need replacement.

Improper tire inflation.

Low oil level.

Excessive play in steering. See your John Deere Dealer.

Worn hydraulic pump.