Operating

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always lock the park brake when the utility vehicle is left unattended. The vehicle may begin to move without an operator present if park brake is not locked.

To Lock Park Brake:

M98020a

· Pull up lever (A) and latch into position.

To Unlock Park Brake:

· Pull up on lever (A).

· Depress button (B).

· Push lever (A) down completely. Instrument panel indicator light must go out.

Using the Differential Lock Lever

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Chance of tipping the vehicle is increased when the differential lock is engaged. Do not attempt to turn the vehicle on slopes and hills. Do not operate the vehicle at high speeds.

The differential lock is used to provide better traction when the rear wheels of the vehicle start to slip. Engaging the differential lock lever will lock the left and right rear axles together and cause both rear wheels to turn at equal speeds for maximum traction.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not engage differential lock when the vehicle is traveling at high speeds.

NOTE: Vehicle turning radius is increased when the differential lock is engaged.

To Engage Differential Lock:

· Stop or slow vehicle down.

MX1707

· Pull up and hold differential lock lever (A) in the raised position. Hold lever in the raised position as long as there is rear wheel slippage.

To Disengage Differential Lock:

· Lower differential lock lever (A).

Using the Hydraulic PTO Control Lever

Perform this operational procedure with vehicles equipped with the auxiliary hydraulic kit. Engaging the hydraulic PTO lever will provide auxiliary hydraulics for attachments requiring the capability.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate PTO control lever without an auxiliary attachment connected. Hydraulic flow is blocked and pressure will bypass through relief port of hydraulic control valve causing excessive heat buildup and possible component failure. Check the auxiliary hydraulic oil level before each use.

To Engage The Hydraulic PTO:

MX1730

· Pull up lever (A) to the on position.

To Disengage The Hydraulic PTO:

· Push lever (A) down to the off position.

Using the Lift Cylinder Lever

To Raise Attachment:

1. Start engine.

MX1707

2. Pull and hold back lever (A).

3. Release lever. Lever will return to the neutral position, and attachment will be held in position with the lift cylinder locked in place.

To Lower Attachment:

NOTE: An attachment can be lowered and the lift cylinder will retract with the engine running or the engine stopped.

1. Push and hold down lever until attachment is lowered or positioned as desired.

2. Release lever. Lever will return to the neutral position, and attachment will be held in position, with the lift cylinder locked in place.

NOTE: When operating the vehicle with the auxiliary hydraulic PTO engaged, it is recommended that the lift cylinder lever be held down momentarily after the attachment has been lowered. This will firmly seat the load check for the lift cylinder spool which locks the lift cylinder in position.

When operating the vehicle with a cargo box attachment having the tailgate release kit installed, the lift cylinder lever must be held down momentarily after the box has been lowered. This will lock the tailgate and eliminate tailgate rattle.

To Allow Attachment To Float:

NOTE: Float position allows the lift cylinder to move freely for use with some ground following attachments.

Placing the lift cylinder lever in the float position will cause a raised attachment to be lowered by gravity until completely down. For best control of raised loads, it is recommended that float position not be used to lower attachments.

MX3195

1. Push lever (A) down, through "lower" position and with additional force, push lever down past detent to lock lever into float position.

2. Pull up lever to release float position.

3. Release lever. Lever will return to the neutral position, and attachment will be held in position, with the lift cylinder locked in place.

Using the 5th Gear Lockout

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Operating at high speed may cause loss of control, load shifting and/or tipping. Do not operate at higher speeds when hauling loads, when operating around obstacles, when turning and when operating on any hazardous off-road conditions.

MX1722

Picture Note: Key position shown with 5th gear locked out.

This vehicle is equipped with a keyed lock (A) for 5th gear lockout. Preventing the use of 5th gear while limiting vehicle ground speed may be advisable in certain operating conditions.

To Lockout 5th Gear:

NOTE: Lock will not operate if vehicle transmission is already in 5th gear.

1. Move gear shift lever to any position except 5th gear.

2. Raise switch cover (B).

3. Install key into key switch.

4. Turn key to position (C).


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate the vehicle with the key left in the lock. The switch cover must be allowed to close to prevent water, sand and other contaminants from entering the lock.

5. Remove key.

To Unlock 5th Gear:

1. Move gear shift lever to any position.

2. Raise switch cover (B).

3. Install key into key switch.

4. Turn key to position (D).

5. Remove key.

Instrument Panel

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A - Fuel Gauge

B - Tachometer

C - Coolant Temperature Gauge

D - Hour Meter

E - PTO Indicator

F - Coolant Temperature Indicator

G - Glow Plug Circuit Indicator
(Diesel Model)

H - Speedometer LED Display

I - Battery Low Voltage Indicator

J - Park Brake Indicator

K - Engine Oil Pressure Indicator

Fuel Gauge (A) shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank.

Tachometer (B) is an instrument used to determine speed. Engine speed is shown in 100's. Example: If indicator is pointing at 20 (20 x 100 = 2000 RPM).

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (C) will indicate if engine temperature becomes excessive. If the gauge indicator needle moves all the way into the red zone, stop vehicle engine immediately and determine cause.

Hour Meter (D) shows the approximate number of hours the engine has run. Use the hour meter and the Service Interval Chart to determine when the vehicle will need service.

PTO Indicator (E) will only glow when the hydraulic PTO lever is engaged.

Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator (F) will glow when the engine coolant approaches a dangerously hot temperature. Reduce engine to idle speed. Check the engine coolant level and make sure air flow to the radiator is not obstructed. Continued operation may cause higher temperatures resulting in damage.

Glow Plug Indicator (Diesel Model) (G) is visible only when lighted and will glow when the key switch is turned to the run position. The indicator light should go off approximately 3 seconds after the key switch is turned to the run position. This indicates that the engine glow plugs are on and preheating the engine combustion chamber.

Speedometer LED Display (H) will glow when the key switch is turned to the run position. This LED display indicates vehicle speed.

Battery Discharge Indicator (I) will glow when the key switch is turned to the run position.This is an indication that the alternator is not producing adequate current. Stop engine and determine cause.

Park Brake Indicator (J) will glow when the park brake is locked.

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator (K) will glow when engine oil pressure is low. If lamp glows when engine is running, stop engine immediately. This is an indication that the engine may be low on oil, or major engine damage may have occurred.

Switching Engine Speedometer

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.

MX1678

2. Remove front grill (A).

MX7259

3. Locate mph/kph switch (B) on the back of instrument panel on your machine.

NOTE: The switches are set on vehicles using standard tires.

MX7260

4. Toggle the switches from factory configuration for MPH (C) to KPH (D), using a screwdriver to reach each switch.

5. Install the front grill.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Operating the 5-Speed Synchronized Transmission

Using the Clutch Pedal


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid unnecessary wear, never "ride" the clutch by resting a foot on the clutch pedal while the vehicle is in operation. It is possible to create extremely high clutch speeds when leaving the vehicle in first, second, or reverse gears and coasting down a hill with the clutch pedal depressed. never allow the vehicle to freewheel while in gear with the clutch disengaged.

MX1673

The functions of the clutch pedal (A) are:

· Connects and disconnects engine power to the transmission.

· Operates in conjunction with the gear shift lever to shift gears.

To Disengage The Clutch:

· Press the clutch pedal down completely. This will disengage the transmission from engine power.

To Engage The Clutch:

· Remove foot from clutch pedal slowly. This will engage the transmission to engine power.

Using the Gear Shift Lever

MX1706

The gear shift lever (B) is located on a console to the right of the operator seat. The gear shift lever provides five forward travel speeds and one reverse speed.

Select a gear on the gear shift lever that matches desired speed and direction. First and second gears are very low and should be used when hauling heavy loads.


Gear	Maximum Ground Speed with Standard Size Tires at 3300 RPM
1	4.5 km/h (2.8 mph)
2	7.4 km/h (4.6 mph)
3	12.7 km/h (7.9 mph)
4	24.1 km/h (15 mph)
5	30.7 km/h (19.1 mph)
R	5.8 km/h (3.6 mph)

Forward Travel

1. Lock park brake.

NOTE: The gear shift lever must be in the neutral position for the engine to start.

MX1646a

2. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position (C) between gears "2" and "3".

3. Depress clutch pedal and start engine.

4. Move gear shift lever to a desirable starting gear.

· Vehicles with a load-first gear

· Vehicles with no load-second or third gear

5. Unlock park brake.

6. Release clutch gradually to take up load smoothly.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When downshifting this vehicle, it is very important not to skip more than one gear at a time. For example, shifting from gear five to four is preferred, shifting from gear five to three is acceptable, shifting from gear five to two is not recommended. When downshifting more than two gears at a time it is possible to spin the clutch past its limit of 10,000 RPM. Spinning the clutch at or above 10,000 RPM will result in severe clutch damage and possible failure.

7. Shift gears while moving:

· Depress clutch and shift to next gear.

· Slowly release clutch.

Reverse Travel

1. Stop vehicle completely.

2. Depress clutch.

3. Move gear shift lever to reverse.

4. Slowly release clutch.

Starting the Engine

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

· Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.

· Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

1. Diesel Models: Open fuel shut-off valve.

2. Lock park brake.

3. Push hydraulic PTO lever to the off position.

4. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position.

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5. Turn key switch to the run position (A).

6. Check indicator lights:

· Battery discharge indicator light should be on.

· Park brake indicator light should be on.

· Engine oil pressure indicator light should be on.

· Diesel Models: Glow plug indicator light should be on. After approximately three seconds indicator light will go off. Engine is now ready to start.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time or damage may occur. If engine does not start, wait two minutes before trying again. If engine will not start, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

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7. Turn key switch to the start position (B).

NOTE: Engine is calibrated at the factory to slow idle at 1450 RPM 50 when started.

8. When engine starts, release key switch to the run position.

· Battery discharge indicator light should go out.

· Engine oil pressure indicator light should go out.

9. Unlock park brake.

· Park brake indicator light should go out.

Stopping the Engine

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always lock the park brake when the utility vehicle is left unattended. The vehicle may begin to move without an operator present if park brake is not locked. If the gear shift lever is moved to the neutral position the vehicle will free-wheel.

1. Release accelerator pedal and allow engine to slow idle.

2. Depress the clutch pedal and the foot brake.

3. Place gear shift lever in first or reverse gear.

4. Lock park brake.

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5. Turn key switch to the stop position (A).

6. Remove key.

Testing Safety Interlock System

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Use the following checkout procedure to check for normal operation of machine.

If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, Do not operate machine. See your John Deere dealer for service.

Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.

Testing Seat and Park Brake Switches

1. Operator on seat.

2. Lock the park brake.

3. Move gear shift lever to the neutral position.

4. Start engine.

5. With engine running at slow idle, raise off seat.

6. Engine must continue to run.

7. Operator on seat.

8. Unlock park brake.

9. Raise off seat.

Result: Engine must stop within five seconds. If the engine does not stop, there is a problem with the safety interlock circuit. (See your John Deere Dealer.)

Testing Neutral Switch

1. Operator on seat.

2. Lock park brake.

3. Move the gear shift lever to the "R" (reverse) position.

4. Turn the key switch to the start position.

5. Engine must not crank.

6. Repeat starting procedure with shift lever in each gear.

7. Engine must not crank.

8. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position.

9. Turn the key switch to the start position.

Result: Engine should crank. If the engine should start with the gear shift lever in any position other than the neutral position, there is a problem with the safety interlock circuit. (See your John Deere Dealer.)

Testing Auxiliary Hydraulic System Switch

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The PTO interlock switch is a safety feature designed to prevent engine start-up when the PTO control lever is in the on position eliminating supply pressure to the auxiliary quick-couplers. Never operate the vehicle if the PTO interlock system is defective or disconnected. Sudden, unexpected operation of an auxiliary attachment could occur during vehicle start-up.

NOTE: Make sure no attachments are connected to the auxiliary hydraulic quick-couplers at the rear of the vehicle.

1. Operator on seat.

2. Lock park brake.

3. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position.

4. Pull up hydraulic PTO lever to the ON position.

5. Turn the key switch to the start position.

Result: Engine must not crank. If the engine should start, there is a problem with the safety interlock circuit. (See your John Deere Dealer.)

Operating Vehicle Engine with Operator Off the Seat

c CAUTION: Avoid injury!

· Lock park brake at all times before leaving seat.

· Do not leave seat with vehicle running unless attachment function requires it.

NOTE: During normal operating conditions, the vehicle engine should stop running when the operator raises off the seat.

To keep engine running when operator is off the seat:

1. Depress clutch and foot brake pedals to stop the vehicle.

2. Move the gear shift lever to the neutral position.

3. Lock park brake.

4. Slowly release clutch and foot brake pedals.

· Engine should continue to run with the operator off of the seat.

Towing the Utility Vehicle

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Remove any load from the vehicle cargo box or attachment before towing. Towing a loaded vehicle could cause either vehicle to lose control.

1. Move gear shift lever to the neutral position.

MX1732, MX1679

2. Attach a tow line to oval slot (A) provided on either side of the main frame under the front of the vehicle.

3. Unlock park brake.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not exceeding 16 km/h (10 mph) when towing the vehicle. The vehicle is difficult to steer when the engine is not running.

4. Tow vehicle slowly and carefully to desired location.

Towing Loads

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always tow a load slowly enough to maintain control and avoid tipping.

To provide adequate braking ability and traction, do not tow a load unless utility vehicle cargo box is loaded or attachment is installed.

· Do not tow a load with this vehicle that exceeds 680 kg (1500 lb).

· Do not exceed a tongue weight of 90.7 kg (200 lb).

· Tow load at a speed slow enough to maintain control.

MX1731

· Always use rear hitch point (A) provided on and approved for this utility vehicle. This is an approved hitch point, Do not modify in any way.

Transporting Utility Vehicle

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use caution when operating tractor at transport speeds. Reduce speeds if towed load weighs more than tractor, and is not equipped with brakes. Consult towed equipment operator's manual for recommended transport speeds.

Use additional caution when transporting towed loads under adverse surface conditions, especially when turning, and on inclined surfaces.

Use of warning lights and turn signals are recommended when traveling on public roads unless prohibited by state or local regulations. An implement safety lighting kit is available from your John Deere dealer.

1. Drive vehicle forward onto a trailer.

2. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

3. Diesel Models: Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the "OFF" position during transport.

4. Block rear wheels with chocks or wood blocks.

5. Fasten vehicle to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables.

MX1732

MX1731

· The tie downs should be attached to oval slots (A) provided on both sides of the main frame under the front of the vehicle and both sides of the hitch assembly (B) at the rear of the vehicle.

· Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from the vehicle.

6. When transporting the utility vehicle on a road or highway, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Check local, state, provincial, or federal laws.

Raising and Lowering the Cargo Box

c CAUTION: Avoid injury!

· Make sure the vehicle is on a hard, level surface and the park brake is locked before raising the cargo box. If the vehicle is facing uphill with the cargo box raised, the weight of the cargo box may cause the vehicle to tip.

· Do not perform a service function under a raised attachment without the lift cylinder safety support properly installed.

· Empty all material from the cargo box before servicing the vehicle.

1. Start engine.

MX1707

2. Pull and hold back lift cylinder lever (A) to raise cargo box.

NOTE: The lift cylinder will retract and the cargo box will lower with the engine running or the engine stopped.

Pushing the lever down beyond the lower position into the detented float position will cause the box to drop more slowly then in the lower position, as the circuit is restricted to avoid a sudden drop.

3. Push and hold down lever (A) to lower cargo box.

4. Stop engine.

Operating the Cargo Box Tailgate

MX3105

1. Pull up and remove each tailgate latch pin (A).

2. Lower tailgate (B).

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate the vehicle with the tailgate fully lowered. In a fully lowered position the tailgate will obstruct vehicle taillights causing a possible rear collision.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The tailgate fully lowered can contact the rear fenders and cause structural damage. Do not operate utility vehicle with the tailgate fully lowered.

MX3107

3. Remove spring locking pin (C) and cable (D) from each drilled stud (E) to fully lower tailgate.

Removing the Cargo Box Tailgate

1. Close the tailgate and latch both sides.

MX3105

2. Remove two screws (A) and tailgate support plates (B) from each side.

3. Remove spring locking pin (C) and cable (D) from each drilled stud (E).

4. Pull up and remove each tailgate latch pin (F).

5. Remove tailgate.

6. Reverse steps to install tailgate.