CAUTION: Avoid the possibility of personal injury or death:

Be sure everyone is clear of tractor and attached equipment.

Start engine ONLY from the operator seat.

Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Tractor will start in gear if normal circuitry is bypassed.

Engine starting with shift lever in gear indicates a malfunction of the starting circuit. Repairs should be made immediately by your John Deere Dealer.

Make sure shift lever (A) is in the PARK position.

Make sure SCV levers are in the NEUTRAL position and PTO is disengaged, if equipped.

Put hand throttle in slow idle position.

IMPORTANT: Avoid starter damage. Do not operate starter more than 30 seconds. Wait at least two minutes before trying again.

NOTE: During cold weather start-up, engine speed will be limited to approximately 1550 rpm until normal operating temperature is reached.

Turn key switch to engage starter and release key when engine starts. Use cold weather starting aids at temperatures below 5°C (40°F).

Engine Load:

Operate engine at slow idle with no load for one or two minutes. Do not put the tractor under full load until engine has reached normal operating temperature.

Rated continuous power is obtained at 2200 rpm. Working speeds down to 1500 rpm are suitable at reduced throttle.

Under full throttle and full load conditions, engine should not run continuously below 1800 rpm.

Idling Engine:

Avoid unnecessary engine idling. Minimum engine speed should be 1200 rpm if engine must idle more than three or four minutes.

Restarting Stalled Engine:

Restart stalled engine IMMEDIATELY to prevent excessive heat buildup. Continue with normal operation or operate at 1000-1200 rpm for 1 or 2 minutes before stopping.

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