Starting the Engine

Ignition Switch Operation

Accessory Position (A): Push key in and turn to ACCESSORY position to power electrical functions.

Stop Position (B): Turn key to STOP position to shut down engine and/or turn off electrical accessories.

Run Position (C): Turn key to RUN position for indicator bulb check, before advancing to START position. RUN position is also used to activate cold weather starting devices. If temperature is below 5°C (40°F), refer to Cold Weather Starting procedure in this section. Key automatically returns to RUN position when released at engine start-up.

Start Position (D): Turn key to START position to crank and start engine. Key returns to RUN position when released. (See Starting Procedure.)

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A-Accessory Position
B-Stop Position
C-Run Position
D-Start Position

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Starting Procedure

causym CAUTION: Avoid possible injury or death from a machine runaway.

Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine will start in gear and move if normal circuitry is bypassed.

Before starting engine, ensure gear shift lever is in Park or Neutral, range lever is in Neutral and EH directional reverser lever is in Neutral.

Start engine only from operator's seat.

NEVER start engine while standing on ground.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT run a cold engine at full throttle. Idle engine at 1200 rpm until it warms to operating temperature.

NOTE: If temperature is below 5°C (40°F), refer to Cold Weather Starting procedure in this section.

1. Push hand throttle (A) forward off idle position (approximately 1/3 of full throttle). Engine may not start with throttle pulled completely down.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least two minutes for the starter motor to cool before trying again. If engine does not start in four attempts, refer to Troubleshooting section.

2. Depress clutch pedal and turn key (B) to START position. Release key when engine starts. If key is released before engine starts, wait until starter and engine stop turning before trying again.

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A-Hand Throttle
B-Key

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Cold Weather Starting

causym CAUTION: DO NOT use starting fluid in tractor equipped with a cold weather starting device.

5325N Tractor is equipped with glow plugs as a standard equipment starting aid.

5425N and 5525N Tractors can be equipped with an optional intake air heater system. An electric heating element (A) warms the intake air.

1. To activate cold weather starting device, turn key (B) to RUN position, push in and hold for:

  • 10 or 15 seconds for temperatures above 0°C (32°F)
  • 30 seconds for temperatures below 0°C (32°F)

2. Depress clutch pedal and turn key to START position.

3. If engine runs rough, press in on key to reactivate cold weather starting device until engine runs smoothly.

4. Idle engine at 1200 rpm until it warms to operating temperature.

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Air Intake Heater Element (5425N and 5525N only)

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A-Electric Heating Element
B-Key

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