Before Starting the Engine

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1. Check fuel gauge.

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2. Transmission Controls: Put gear shift lever (A) in NEUTRAL or PARK and range shift lever (B) in NEUTRAL.

PowrReverser ™ Transmission: Put electro-hydraulic (EH) directional reverser lever (C) in NEUTRAL.


A-Gear Shift Lever
B-Range Shift Lever
C-EH Directional Reverser Lever

LV12467

Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop

LV12466

EH Directional Reverser Lever

PowrReverser is a trademark of Deere & Company.

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3. Disengage PTO:

  • Lever Operated: Pull PTO lever (A) back to disengage.
  • EH Switch Operated: Push PTO switch knob (B) down to disengage.


A-PTO Lever
B-PTO Switch

LV12469

Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop

LV12468

EH Switch

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4. Push hitch control lever (A) forward to lower equipment to the ground.

NOTE: If equipped with EH hitch controls, bottom half of raise/lower switch (B) can also be used to lower equipment to the ground. Switch will only operate when engine is running.

5. Turn key to RUN position and check to see if all indicator bulbs light. (If any indicator does not light, see your John Deere dealer.)


A-Hitch Control Lever
B-Raise/Lower Switch

LV12484

Cab and IOOS Shown

LV12465

EH Switch Control

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