CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to the tractor. If the engine starts with the shift lever in gear, there is a malfunction of the starting circuit. Repair should be made immediately by your John Deere dealer.

Always place shift lever in PARK position before dismounting.

IMPORTANT: Prevent transmission or clutch damage:

Never rest foot on the clutch pedal while tractor is moving.

Do not allow tractor to coast by disengaging clutch or shifting transmission into neutral.

Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing.

Always stop tractor completely before shifting transmission to PARK position.

Avoid excessive ballast.

Avoid continuous operation under full throttle and full load conditions below 1800 rpm.

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