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Engine hard to start or will not start
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Incorrect starting procedure (PTO turned on)
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Redo procedure for starting or turn off PTO.
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Lack of fuel
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Fill tank with fuel.
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Air in fuel system
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Purge (bleed air) from filter and final fuel filter
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Manual pump raised
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Push manual pump downwards.
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Oil in crankcase too viscous
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Use correct oil viscosity.
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Water, dirt or air in fuel system.
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Drain, clean, fill and bleed the system.
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Plugged fuel filter
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Replace filter element.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Fuel shut-off valve closed
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Open fuel shut-off valve
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Engine knocks
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Lack of engine oil
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Replenish oil to proper level.
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Injector pump out of synch
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Engine operates irregularly or cuts out frequently
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Low coolant temperature
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Plugged fuel filter
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Replace filter element.
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Water, dirt or air in fuel system.
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Drain, clean, fill and bleed the system.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Wrong type of fuel
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Use correct fuel.
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| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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Lack of power
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load or change to lower gear
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Air intake restriction
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Service the air cleaner
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Plugged fuel filter
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Replace filter element.
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Very low engine temperature
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Remove and check thermostat.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Injector pump out of synch
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Restricted fuel line
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Examine and clean fuel line.
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Inadequate ballasting
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See "Ballasting " section of this manual
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Low oil pressure
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Low oil level
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Replenish oil to proper level.
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Incorrect oil type
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Add oil with correct viscosity.
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High oil consumption
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Oil in crankcase too light
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Use correct oil viscosity.
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Oil leaks
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Check for leaks and correct if necessary.
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Crankcase vent tube restricted
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Clean vent tube
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Engine emits white smoke
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Wrong type of fuel.
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Use correct fuel.
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Low engine temperature
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Warm up engine to normal operational temperature.
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Defective thermostat
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Remove and check thermostat.
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Defective injection pump tubes
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Engine out of synch
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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Engine emits black or gray exhaust smoke.
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Wrong type of fuel.
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Use correct fuel.
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Dirty or obstructed air filter
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Clean air filter
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load or change to lower gear
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Defective injection pump tubes
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Engine out of synch
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Engine overheats
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Dirt in radiator core or tubes
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Clean dirt
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load or change to lower gear
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Engine oil level low
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Check oil level, add if necessary
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Low coolant level
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Fill radiator to correct level, check radiator and hoses for loose and leaking connections.
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Loose fan belt
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Adjust belt tension.
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Cooling system needs flushing
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Drain, flush, and refill cooling system.
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Defective thermostat
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Remove and check thermostat.
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High fuel consumption
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Wrong type of fuel.
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Use correct fuel.
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Dirty or obstructed air filter
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Service the air cleaner
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load or change to lower gear
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Dirty injection nozzles
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Engine out of synch
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Low engine temperature
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Check thermostat
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Too much ballast
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Adjust ballast
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Crankcase vent tube restricted
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Clean vent tube
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