| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine Will Not Start Or Is Hard To Start
| Transmission gear shift lever not in neutral position
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Place range shift lever
to Neutral
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Engine throttle lever not pushed forward
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Move throttle to half
throttle
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Fuel shut-off valve CLOSED (OFF)
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Open fuel shut-off valve
at water separator
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Stale fuel / improper fuel / fuel level
|
Drain stale or improper
fuel and fill to capacity
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Wrong engine oil viscosity
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Change engine oil and
fill with correct viscosity oil for conditions
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Cold start system not being used, or malfunctioning
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Verify cold start system
is utilized during required temperatures or see a John Deere dealer
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Plugged fuel filter
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Replace fuel filter
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Plugged air intake filter
|
Clean or replace air
filter elements
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Dirty or faulty fuel injectors
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See a John Deere dealer
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Blown fuse
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Replace and faulty fuses
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Failed fuel solenoid
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See a John Deere dealer
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Engine Runs Rough Or Stalls
| Fuel shut-off valve partially closed |
Open fuel shut-off valve
at water separator
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Plugged fuel filter
|
Replace fuel filter
|
| |
Plugged air intake system
|
Clean or replace air
filter elements
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| |
Stale or improper fuel / fuel level
|
Drain stale or improper
fuel and fill to capacity
|
| |
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors
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See a John Deere dealer
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Low coolant temperature See your John Deere Dealer
|
See a John Deere dealer
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Fuel pump not functioning properly
|
See a John Deere dealer
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Engine Overheats
| Dirt or debris accumulation on hood screen or radiator
fins |
Clean debris and dirt
from front screen and radiator fins
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| |
Coolant level is below specification
|
Add coolant to specification
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| |
Leak in coolant system
|
Check for leaks and
repair or see your John Deere dealer
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Improperly adjusted or broken fan belt
|
Tighten or replace fan
belt
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Cooling system needs flushing
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Defective radiator cap
|
Replace radiator cap
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Defective thermostat
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See your John Deere
dealer
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Defective water temperature indicator or sender
|
See your John Deere
dealer
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Loose or defective alternator belt
|
Tighten or replace belt
|
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Engine speed too low for load Do not operate at low
idle
|
Raise engine speed to
match load requirements
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Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions
|
Reduce speed to match
operating conditions
|
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Engine Knocks
| Fuel shut-off valve partially closed |
Open fuel shut-off valve
at water separator
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| |
Plugged fuel filter
|
Replace fuel filter
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| |
Plugged air intake system
|
Clean or replace air
filter elements
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| |
Stale or improper fuel / fuel level
|
Drain stale or improper
fuel and fill to capacity
|
| |
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors
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See a John Deere dealer
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Low coolant temperature See your John Deere Dealer
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See a John Deere dealer
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Fuel pump not functioning properly
|
See a John Deere dealer
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