Starting the Engine

causym CAUTION: Avoid the possibility of personal injury or death:

  • Be sure everyone is clear of tractor and attached equipment.

  • Start engine ONLY from the operator seat.

  • Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Tractor will start in gear if normal circuitry is bypassed.

  • Engine starting with shift lever in gear indicates a malfunction of the starting circuit. Repairs should be made immediately by your John Deere dealer.

  • Never operate the engine in a closed building.

1. Set SCV levers (A) to neutral position.

2. Move hand throttle lever (B) to a medium speed setting (first third of lever travel).

3. Set left-hand reverser lever (C) in Neutral position.

4. Turn key (D) clockwise to engage starter and release key when engine starts.

Do not operate starting motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. Turn key switch to "Off" position. Wait at least one minute before attempting to start again.

Do not adjust hand throttle lever. Operate engine for a few minutes. At temperatures below 0° C (32° F), extend warm-up period accordingly. Do not put the tractor under full load until engine has reached normal operating temperature.


A-SCV Levers
B-Hand Throttle
C-Left-Hand Reverser
D-Key Switch

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P11613
P11614

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