Check Neutral Start System

Your John Deere tractor is equipped with interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement when the engine is started. Turning the key switch with the clutch pedal depressed should crank the engine if all of the following conditions exist:

CollarShift and SyncShuttle™ Transmissions

• Gear shift lever (A) in Park or Neutral position
• PTO lever (B) in Disengaged position

PowrReverser™ Transmission

• F-N-R lever (C) in Neutral or Park position
• PTO lever (B) in Disengaged position

CAUTION: If starter turns engine in any of the following steps, have the neutral start system repaired by your John Deere dealer.

Turning the key switch to the Start position should NOT start the engine, if either of the following exist:

CollarShift and SyncShuttle™ Transmissions

• Gear shift lever (A) in gear (not in Park or Neutral position)
• PTO lever (B) in Engaged position

PowrReverser™ Transmission

• F-N-R lever (C) in gear (not in Park or Neutral position)
• PTO lever (B) in Engaged position

A-Gear Shift Lever
B-PTO Control Lever
C-F-N-R Lever

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