| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine Hard to Start or Will Not Start
| Controls not in NEUTRAL |
Move GSL to NEUTRAL.
Move steering wheel
to locked position.
Disengage header drive
/ clutch.
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
|
Drain, flush, fill and
bleed system.
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Incorrect grade of fuel
|
Consult fuel suppler;
use correct fuel for operating conditions.
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Fuel pump hand primer lowered
|
Pull lever up.
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Cold weather
|
Use cold weather starting
aids.
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| |
Low compression
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Low battery output
|
Have battery tested.
Check battery electrolyte level.
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Faulty starter
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Wiring shorted, open fuse
|
Check continuity of
wiring and fuse.
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| |
Poor connection in starting circuit
|
Clean and tighten all
connections on battery and starter.
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| |
Injection pump fuel shutoff valve
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Fuel filter plugged or full of water
|
Replace filter element
or drain water.
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| |
Crankcase oil of too heavy viscosity
|
Drain and fill crankcase
with oil of proper viscosity and quality.
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| |
Exhaust restricted
|
Check and correct exhaust
restriction.
|
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Engine Knocks
| Insufficient oil |
Add oil.
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| |
Fuel injection pump out of time
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Low coolant temperature
|
Remove and check thermostat.
(See “Engine Overheats” in this section.)
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| |
Incorrect grade of fuel
|
Use correct fuel.
|
| |
Injection nozzle valve sticking
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Loose or failed main bearings or connecting rod bearings,
worn pistons and cylinders
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Air in fuel system
|
Bleed fuel system.
|
| |
Engine overheating
|
See “Engine Overheats”
in this section.
|
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Engine Runs Irregularly or Stalls Frequently
| Low coolant temperature |
Run engine until sufficiently
warm; also check thermostat.
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| |
Clogged fuel filter
|
Replace filter element
and bleed system.
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| |
Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
|
Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system.
|
| |
Dirty or faulty injectors
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
|
| |
Vent on fuel tank obstructed
|
Clean vent in soapy
water and blow dry.
|
|
Lack of Power
| Overheated engine |
See “Engine Overheats”
in this section.
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| |
Intake air restriction
|
Service air cleaner/precleaner
screen.
|
| |
Clogged fuel filter
|
Replace filter element
and bleed system.
|
| |
Fuel injection pump advance not working
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Low fast idle speed
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Dirty or faulty injectors
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load.
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| |
Incorrect grade of fuel
|
Use correct fuel.
|
| |
Below normal engine temperature
|
Remove and check thermostat.
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| |
Incorrect valve clearance
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Injection pump out of time
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Turbocharger not functioning
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Leaking exhaust manifold gasket
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Restricted fuel line
|
Clean or replace fuel
line.
|
|
Engine Overheats
| Low coolant level |
Fill radiator upper
surge tank to proper level. Check radiator and hoses for loose connections
and leaks.
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| |
Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load.
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| |
Defective radiator cap
|
Replace cap.
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| |
Loose or defective fan belt
|
Check belt tension.
Replace belt if necessary.
Check automatic belt
tensioner.
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| |
Dirty radiator core, oil cooler, air conditioner condenser
or grill screen
|
Remove trash and dirt.
(See POWER SCREEN CLEANER in this section.
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| |
Low engine oil level
|
Check oil level. Add
oil as required.
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| |
Cooling system needs flushing
|
Flush cooling system.
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| |
Defective thermostat
|
Remove and check thermostat.
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| |
Defective temperature gauge or sender
|
Check water temperature
with thermometer and replace gauge or sender, if necessary.
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| |
Incorrect grade of fuel
|
Use correct fuel.
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| |
Defective water pump
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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