Checking Neutral Start System

Your tractor is equipped with interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement when the engine is started.

Transmission Controls

1. Depress clutch pedal and brake pedals.

2. SyncShuttle™ Transmission: Move gear shift lever (A) to any position except PARK or NEUTRAL position.

PowrReverser™ Transmission: Move EH Directional Reverser lever (B) to forward or reverse position.

3. Start engine. If engine starts in any of these positions, neutral start system should be repaired. See your John Deere dealer immediately .

Engine should start in NEUTRAL or PARK positions only.


A-Gear Shift Lever
B-EH Directional Reverser Lever

LV12504

Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop

LV12505

Cab and IOOS

LV9597

EH Directional Reverser Lever

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PTO Lever

1. Depress clutch pedal and brake pedals.

2. Move PTO lever (A) forward to engaged position.

3. Start engine. If engine starts in this position, neutral start system should be repaired. See your John Deere dealer immediately .

Engine should start with lever in disengaged position only.

NOTE: If equipped with EH PTO Switch, engine will start with switch up (engaged) or down (disengaged), but PTO shaft will not rotate.

LV12506

Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop

LV12507

Cab and IOOS


A-PTO Lever

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