Engine
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine hard to start, will not start.
| Safety switches not activated. |
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Add fuel.
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Low compression.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Low battery output.
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Check electrolyte level
and specific gravity of conventional battery. Recharge if necessary.
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Excessive resistance in starting circuit.
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Clean and tighten all
connections on battery and starter.
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Crankcase oil of too heavy viscosity.
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Drain and fill crankcase
with oil of proper viscosity and quality.
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Use of gasoline instead of diesel fuel or improper type,
or old fuel.
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Drain and fill with
proper type of fuel for operating conditions.
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Sticking valves.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system.
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Drain, flush, fill and
bleed fuel system.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Plugged fuel filters.
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Replace filters.
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Air in fuel system.
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Bleed air from fuel
system.
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Engine knocks.
| Low coolant temperature from incorrect or defective
thermostats. |
Replace thermostats.
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Loose or failed main bearing or connecting rod bearing,
worn pistons and cylinders.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Insufficient oil level.
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Add oil of proper viscosity
and quality.
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Clogged air intake.
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Clean air intake.
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Injection nozzle valve sticking.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Air in fuel system.
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Bleed fuel system.
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Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently.
| Low coolant temperature. |
Run engine until sufficiently
warm. Also check thermostats.
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Clogged fuel filters or strainers.
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Replace filters elements
and bleed system. Clean strainers.
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Bent push rods or sticky valves.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system.
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Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system. Clean strainers.
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Injection pump out of time.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Fuel supply or return hoses kinked, pinched, or obstructed.
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Check for kinks, pinches,
or obstruction in all hoses.
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Water in system.
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See DRAIN PRIMARY FUEL
FILTER WATER SEPARATOR in Prestarting Checks section.
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Clogged air intake.
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Clean air intake.
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Lack of power.
| Engine overloaded. |
Reduce ground speed.
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Intake air restrictions.
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Clean air cleaner.
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Faulty or improper thermostats.
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Replace thermostats.
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Improper valve clearance.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Fuel filters plugged.
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Replace fuel filters.
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Unsatisfactory fuel.
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Use fresh fuel of proper
type.
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Overheated engine.
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See ENGINE OVERHEATS
in this section.
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Lost rotation in hydro lever linkage.
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Tighten pivots and check
for binding.
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Plugged or restricted fuel tank vent.
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Inspect and clean fuel
tank vent.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Turbocharger not functioning.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Fuel supply or return hoses kinked, pinched, or obstructed.
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Check for kinks, pinches,
or obstruction in all hoses.
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Charge air cooler leaking.
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Replace charge air cooler.
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Air filter restriction warning is displayed.
| Filter(s) plugged. |
Clean or replace primary
air cleaner element. Replace safety element if dirty.
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Faulty indicator.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Plugged vent on sending unit.
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Replace sending unit.
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High altitude operation.
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Engine loses horsepower
with increases in altitude. Use proper type of fuel for high altitude.
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Engine overheats.
| Engine overloaded. |
Reduce ground speed.
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Low coolant level.
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Fill surge tank with
coolant to the proper level. Check hoses and radiator for leaks or
loose connections.
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Faulty radiator cap.
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Have service technician
check.
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Leaking head gasket.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine timed too late.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Dirty rotary screen.
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Clean screen and trash
expeller.
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Dirty cooling system core(s) (radiator, hydrostatic
oil, air conditioner condenser, fuel cooler) or screens.
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Remove all foreign matter
from exterior of core(s) and screens. Steam clean periodically. Check
screen seals.
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Defective thermostats.
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Remove and check.
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Defective fan belt.
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Replace worn belt.
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Wrong oil viscosity.
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Change to proper oil
viscosity.
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Cooling system limed up.
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Flush and fill radiator.
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Operating with water only.
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Fill with proper coolant.
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Engine temperature below normal.
| Defective thermostats, gauge or sender unit.
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Remove and check.
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Low oil pressure.
| Low oil level. |
Check crankcase oil
level on dipstick and add oil if necessary.
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Improper type of oil.
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Drain and fill crankcase
with oil of proper viscosity and quality.
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Engine uses excessive oil.
| Oil leaks or engine overheating. |
Check for leaks in lines
around gaskets and drain plugs.
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Improper oil viscosity.
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Drain and fill crankcase
with oil of proper viscosity and quality.
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Excessive engine speed.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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High oil pressure.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Restricted air intake system.
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Check air intake system
for restrictions. Verify air cleaner elements are clean.
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Leak in air intake system; engine ingesting debris.
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Clean air intake system. Check air intake hoses and clamps
to ensure proper seal.
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Engine uses excessive fuel.
| Improper type of fuel. |
Use proper type fuel
for operating conditions.
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Engine out of time.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner.
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Clean or replace air
cleaner.
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Engine overloaded.
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Reduce load or reduce
ground speed.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine emits black or gray exhaust smoke.
| Improper type fuel. |
Use proper type of fuel
for operating conditions.
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Engine out of time.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Clogged or dirty air intake system.
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Check air intake system
for restrictions. Verify air cleaner elements are clean.
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Engine overloaded.
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Reduce ground speed.
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Defective muffler.
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Check the muffler for
possible damage which might create backpressure.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Air in fuel system.
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Bleed fuel system. Check
all connections and fuel tank level.
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Charge air piping disconnected or leaking.
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Repair.
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Engine emits white exhaust smoke.
| Cold engine. |
Warm engine to normal
operating temperatures.
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Engine out of time.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Improper type of fuel.
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Use fuel which has recommended
cetane number.
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Thermostats defective or too cold or wrong temperature
rating.
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Remove and check thermostat.
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Battery will not accept charge.
| Defective battery. |
Replace battery.
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Loose or damaged alternator belt.
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Inspect belt and tensioner,
replace as necessary.
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Loose or corroded connections.
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Clean and tighten battery
connections.
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Alternator or voltage regulator not functioning properly.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Starter cranks slowly or will not crank.
| Low battery output. |
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Safety switch not activated.
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Position hydro lever
in neutral.
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Loose or corroded harness or battery connections.
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Clean and tighten loose
connections.
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Starter solenoid defective.
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Repair or replace.
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Cold weather.
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See COLD WEATHER OPERATION
in Operating the Machine section.
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