Engine Will Not Start

· Brake not pushed down.

· PTO switch in on position.

· Upper (switch) fuse blown.

· Fuel pump fuse blown.

· Fuel shut-off valve closed.

· Improper fuel.

· Dirty or faulty injectors, see your John Deere dealer

· Plugged fuel filter.

Engine Is Hard to Start

· Loose or corroded electrical connections.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Improper fuel.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Dirty or faulty injectors, see your John Deere dealer.

Engine Misses Under Load

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Improper fuel.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Dirty or faulty injectors, see your John Deere dealer

Engine Runs Unevenly

· Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Improper fuel.

· Loose electrical connections.

· Air Restriction Indicator - Air cleaner element plugged.

· Dirty or faulty injectors, see your John Deere dealer.

Engine Overheats

· Engine air intake screens plugged.

· Radiator fins plugged.

· Engine oil low.

· Engine operated too long at slow idle speed.

· Coolant low.

· Loose or defective fan/alternator belt.

Engine Loses Power

· Engine overheating.

· Improper fuel.

· Too much oil in engine.

· Air Restriction Indicator - Air cleaner element plugged.

Engine Stops When Brake Is Disengaged

· Seat switch not engaged.

· Seat switch disconnected or broken.

PTO Stops

· Engine overheated. Allow engine to run and cool until needle on temperature gauge returns to the green range.

Tractor Vibrates Too Much

· Attachment drive belts worn or damaged.

· Dirt on drive sheaves.

· Engine speed too low.

· Engine overloaded.

Tractor Will Not Move With Engine Running

· Parking brake locked.

· Transaxle hydraulic oil level low.

· Free-wheeling lever ENGAGED.

Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine

· Brake pedal not down.

· PTO switch in ON position.

· Battery terminals corroded.

· Upper (switch) fuse blown.

· Battery dead or low charge.

Starter Turns Slowly

· Low battery output.

· Engine oil viscosity too high.

· Loose or corroded connections.

Battery Will Not Charge

· Dead cell in battery.

· Low engine speed or excessive idling.

· Battery cables and terminals dirty.

· Fan/alternator belt loose or damaged.

Battery Discharge Indicator Stays On With Engine Running

· Low engine speed.

· Defective battery.

Lights Do Not Work

· Light fuse(s) blown.

· Loose or burned out bulb.

Steering Not Working Correctly

· Improper tire inflation pressure.

· Transaxle oil level is low.

Mower (or other attachment) Stops When REVERSE foot pedal is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged

· Normal condition.