| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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Voltage indicator flashing indicating excessive charging voltage
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Faulty connection to alternator
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Check wiring connections
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Defective regulator
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Have your John Deere Dealer check alternator
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Batteries will not charge
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Loose or corroded connections
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Clean and tighten connections
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Sulfated or worn-out batteries
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Check electrolyte level and specific gravity
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Loose or defective alternator belt
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Adjust belt tension or replace belts
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Starter inoperative
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Transmission in gear
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Place transmission in neutral
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Faulty or maladjusted neutral start switch or starter solenoid malfunction
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See your John Deere Dealer
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Loose or corroded connections
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Clean and tighten loose connections
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Low battery output
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See your John Deere Dealer
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Blown fuse
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Replace fuse
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Starter cranks slowly
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Low battery output
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Check electrolyte level and specific gravity
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Crankcase oil too heavy
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Use correct viscosity oil
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Loose or corroded connections
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Clean and tighten loose connections
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Light system does not function; rest of electrical system functions
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Blown fuse
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Replace fuse
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Entire electrical system does not function
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Faulty battery connection
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Clean and tighten connections
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Sulfated or worn out batteries
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Check electrolyte level and specific gravity
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Blown fuse
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Replace fuse
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Blown or loose fusible link
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Replace fusible link (by batteries)
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