CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to tractor. If engine starts with Left-Hand reverser lever in gear, there is a malfunction in the starting circuit. Repairs should be made immediately by your John Deere dealer.

IMPORTANT: Prevent transmission or clutch damage:

• Never depress clutch pedal while tractor is rolling downhill or coasting, as serious transmission damage may result

• Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing

• Stop tractor completely before shifting to PARK position

• Avoid excessive ballast

• Clutch pedal must be fully depressed to completely disengage clutch. Never rest foot on clutch pedal while tractor is moving

Starting Engine

IMPORTANT: Tractor will not start with Left-Hand reverser (A) in Forward or Reverse positions.

Move Left-Hand reverser lever (A) to PARK position; corner post monitor will display "P" for park. Start engine.

Stopping Engine

Reduce engine speed to low rpm, pull speed control lever back to slowest setting and depress brake pedals until travel stops. Move Left-Hand reverser lever to PARK position. Slowly release brakes and stop engine.

CAUTION: Always place Left-Hand reverser lever in PARK position before dismounting tractor.

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