Starting the Engine

causym CAUTION: Never operate the engine in a closed building. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Danger of asphyxiation!

1. Set selective control valve levers (A) to neutral position.

2. Move hand throttle lever (B) to a medium speed setting (first third of lever travel).

3. Set reverser lever (C) - or gear lever in the case of tractors with SYNCROPLUS ™ transmission - to neutral position (or to positions N or P in the case of tractors with IVT transmission).

4. On tractors with IVT, turn key in main switch (D) one position to the right. Wait until light (E) goes out.

5. Turn key in main switch (D) clockwise to end position. Release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not operate starter for more than 30 seconds at a time. Turn main switch key to "off" position and wait at least one minute before trying again.

Do not adjust hand throttle lever. Run engine for a few minutes. At temperatures below 0°C (32°F), extend warm-up period accordingly.


A-Selective control valve levers
B-Hand throttle lever
C-Reverser lever
D-Main switch
E-Glow-plug indicator light

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SYNCROPLUS is a trademark of Deere & Company.

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