Starting the Engine

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

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

If the combine can be started with any of these switches on (A, C, D ), the starting system needs diagnosing. See your John Deere dealer.

1. Move multi-function handle (A) to neutral.

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

3. Turn yellow header switch (C) and separator switch (D) off.

A-Multi-function handle
B-Engine Speed Control Switch
C-Header Switch
D-Separator Switch

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CAUTION: Sound horn before starting engine to clear people away from combine.

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

NOTE: Decal (A) on the storage box lid show engine starting information.

4. Sound horn. Turn the key switch (B) to the on position. The buzzer will sound once due to low oil pressure.

Start switch is located on right-side of steering column.

Key positions are:

A-Decal
B-Start Switch

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5. Turn the key switch to ignition position. Engine hydro charge pressure warning light (A), main gearcase pressure (B), engine oil pressure warning light (C) and parking brake indicator light (D) will come on if the park brake has been applied and the buzzer will sound one short pulse. If amber voltage light (E) comes on, this shows that battery voltage is low and combine may not start.

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.

6. Turn key switch clockwise to start. All lights on the warning display panel will come on. Release key when engine starts.

If temperature is below 40°F (5°C) it may be necessary to use ether aid (See ETHER AID in Operating the Engine section). After engine starts, let it run at low idle for five minutes to warm the oil. After the engine starts, all lights except the park brake must be out. If any other lights stay on, stop the engine and correct.

A-Hydro Charge Pressure
B-Main Gearcase Pressure
C-Engine Oil Pressure
D-Parking Brake
E-Amber Voltage Light

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NOTE: If Stop Engine Code (1) is displayed - The Triple Display tachometer will stop normal function and the DTC will be displayed. This indicates a problem that requires the combine be stopped, the engine turned off immediately and the problem corrected. The Triple Display Tachometer will show the DTC until the problem is resolved. If the problem cannot be resolved, see your John Deere dealer.

Amber light (A) will momentarily come on if the batteries are in a low charged state and will stay on if the combine electrical system voltage drops below 10 volts.

7. For turbocharger lubrication, run engine at low idle for a few minutes before applying a load to the engine.

A-Amber Voltage Light

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