Check the Neutral Start Circuit


Tractors with SyncroPlus transmission:

LX1026197
LX1026197-UN-14FEB02

  1. Depress the clutch pedal.

  2. Move range shift lever (A) to neutral.

  3. Move gear shift lever (B) to any gear.

  4. Turn key in main switch as far as it will go to the right. The starting motor must NOT turn over. If it does, see your John Deere dealer immediately.

  5. Repeat the test in all the other gears.


Tractors with PowrReverser transmission:

LX1043002
LX1043002-UN-26JUL07

LX1043001
LX1043001-UN-10JUL07

  1. Depress the clutch pedal.

  2. Move range shift lever (A) to neutral.

  3. Move reverser lever (B) to any travel direction (forward or reverse).

  4. Turn key in main switch as far as it will go to the right. The starting motor must NOT turn over. If it does, see your John Deere dealer immediately.

  5. Repeat the test in the other direction of travel.


Tractors with PowrQuad transmission:

LX1043004
LX1043004-UN-10JUL07

LX1043003
LX1043003-UN-10JUL07

  1. Depress the clutch pedal.

  2. Move range shift lever (A) to neutral.

  3. Move reverser lever (B) to "forward" position.

  4. Turn key in main switch as far as it will go to the right. The starting motor must NOT turn over. If it does, see your John Deere dealer immediately.

  5. Repeat the test in the "reverse" position.


Tractors with PowrQuad Plus transmission:

LX1043002
LX1043002-UN-26JUL07

LX1043005
LX1043005-UN-10JUL07

  1. Move range shift lever (A) to neutral.

  2. Move the reverser lever (B) to "forward" or "reverse".

  3. Start the engine and wait 6-7 seconds. The “N” display must light up.

  4. Depress the clutch and engage any range. Gradually release the clutch pedal. The tractor must NOT start to move. If it does, see your John Deere dealer immediately.

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