CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to the tractor. If the engine starts with the shift lever in gear, there is a malfunction of the starting circuit. Repair should be done immediately by your John Deere Dealer.

IMPORTANT: Prevent transmission or clutch damage:

Never rest foot on the clutch pedal while tractor is moving

Do not allow tractor to coast by disengaging clutch or shifting transmission into NEUTRAL position

Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing

Always stop tractor completely before shifting transmission to PARK position or NEUTRAL position

Avoid excessive ballast

Avoid continuous operation under full throttle and full load conditions below 1800 rpm

Optimum engine speed is 1500-2100 rpm in normal working conditions. Using a higher gear and lower engine speed for light load operation saves fuel and reduces wear. Under full load conditions, use full throttle engine speed.

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