Starting the Engine

TS177-UN-11JAN89

P14863-UN-10APR08

Cab Shown

A - Clutch Pedal

B - Ignition Switch

C - Hand Throttle

D - Fast/Slow Indicator

CAUTION: NEVER start engine while standing on ground. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine will start in gear and move if normal circuitry is bypassed.

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

DO NOT use starting fluid. An intake air heater is available from your John Deere dealer.

NOTE: If temperature is below 5 °C (40 °F), refer to STARTING IN COLD WEATHER in this section.

1. Start from operator’s seat with gear shift lever or PowrReverser™ lever (if equipped) in NEUTRAL.

2. Make sure PTO lever is in disengaged position.

3. Push hand throttle (C) forward, approximately 1/3 of full throttle, as shown on fast/slow indicator (D). Engine may not start with throttle pulled completely down.

4. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least 2 minutes for the starter motor to cool before trying again.

   Depress clutch pedal (A) 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.

5. Warm up tractor carefully. Charging and oil pressure warning indicators should go off and stay off. Coolant temperature gauge should begin to move into normal range.

6. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.