Indicator Lights and Displays

Indicator lights

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1-This light comes on when the differential lock is engaged.

2-This light comes on when front-wheel drive is engaged.

3-This light comes on when the rear PTO is engaged.

4-This warning light comes on when the transmission/hydraulic oil temperature is too high.

5-If this warning light comes on, transmission/hydraulic oil pressure is too low. See your John Deere dealer.

6-If the engine oil pressure warning light comes on with the engine running, shut off the engine and check the engine oil level.

7-The high beam indicator light is on with high beam headlights on.

8-If the alternator indicator light comes on with the engine running, it indicates an alternator problem. Check the alternator wiring. If necessary, have the alternator checked by your John Deere dealer.

9-If the air cleaner indicator light comes on with the engine running, the air cleaner element must be cleaned or replaced.

10-This light glows when the transmission oil filter is clogged or the oil temperature is too low.

11-This light comes on when the worklights are switched on.

Light test: As the engine is started, lights 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 come on for approx. 1 second. If not, a defective fuse or bulb may be the cause. Replace part.

Once the engine is running, the indicator lights must turn off.

Additional indicator light

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This light comes on when the main (key) switch is turned one position to the right. Do not start the engine before the light has turned off.

This light flashes when problems with the fuel system and the engine are present.

NOTE: On tractors equipped with a water-in-fuel sensor, this light flashes when water is present in the fuel filter.

Digital display

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On the digital display the travel speed, rear PTO speed, operating hours, coolant temperature and fuel level are displayed.

Travel speed display

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With the rear PTO off, km/h or MPH and the travel speed are displayed.

PTO speed display

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With rear PTO on, the PTO symbol is displayed. The rear PTO speed is displayed if the tractor is equipped with a PTO speed sensor.

Operating hours display

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When the ignition is turned on, the display shows the number of hours operated by the engine.

Coolant temperature display

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A - Coolant Temperature Display

B - Icon

C - 10 black Blocks, Temperature of 40 - 110° C (104 - 230° F)

D - 2 red Blocks, Temperature of 110 - 120° C (230 - 248° F)

Temperature is represented by a vertical bar with a total of 12 blocks (A):

1-10 blocks = temperature is normal.

11 (flashing) blocks = coolant is too hot. Reduce the engine load or select a lower gear.

12 (flashing) blocks = coolant is very hot. Shut off the engine and rectify the cause of the overheating (coolant level too low, dirty radiator or clogged screen).

If none of the blocks appear on the display and icon (B) is flashing, the temperature sensor is defective.

Fuel reserve display

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The amount of fuel left in reserve is represented by a vertical bar with a total of 12 blocks (A):

3-12 blocks = sufficient fuel left in reserve.

2 blocks = fuel reserve warning.

1 (flashing) block = less than 8% fuel left in reserve.

If none of the blocks appear on the display and icon (B) is flashing, the tank sensor is defective.