Starting the Engine

CAUTION: Before starting engine, make sure everyone is clear of machine. Sound horn to warn others.

Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove exhaust fumes from area with an exhaust pipe extension.

If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, open doors and get outside air into area.

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    A - Multifunction Control Handle

    B - Engine Speed Control Switch

    C - Header Engage Switch

    D - Separator Engage Switch

    Move multifunction control handle (A) to neutral position.


  2. Place engine speed control switch (B) in slow idle position.

  3. Verify header engage switch (C) and separator engage switch (D) are OFF.

  4. CAUTION: Sound horn before starting engine to warn others to stay clear from machine.

    To avoid the possibility of personal injury or death, start engine ONLY from operator seat. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine will start in gear if bypassed.

    IMPORTANT: To prevent starter damage, do not operate starter for more than 30 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least two minutes before trying again.

    NOTE: When key switch is turned to “START” a delay of a couple seconds will occur. This allows controllers to power up, relays to close and starter solenoid to energize.

    Decal (A) on storage box lid shows engine starting information.

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    A - Decal

    B - Key Switch

    Sound horn and turn key switch (B) located on steering column to “RUN” position.

    Key positions are:

    First Position .............. OFF

    Second Position .............. Accessories

    Third Position .............. Run

    Fourth Position .............. Start


  5. Turn key to “START” position.

  6. NOTE: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) will display if Stop Engine Code appears on CommandCenter display. Display stops normal functions, indicating a problem that requires the machine be stopped and the problem corrected immediately. Codes and displayed until the problem is resolved. If problem cannot be resolved, see your John Deere dealer.

    Release key after engine starts and let engine run at low idle for five minutes to warm oil.

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