Operate the Transmission

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to tractor. If engine starts with lever not in PARK position, there is a malfunction in the starting circuit. Repairs should be made by John Deere™ dealers.

IMPORTANT: Prevent transmission or clutch damage:

• Never depress clutch pedal while tractor is rolling downhill or coasting, as serious transmission damage may result.
• Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing.
• Operator can always move shift lever to PARK Position; however, park brake will not engage until ground speed is below 1.75 km/h (1.0 mph).
• Avoid excessive ballast.
• Clutch pedal must be fully depressed to completely disengage clutch. Never rest foot on clutch pedal while tractor is moving.

NOTE: Operator presence safety device is built into seat to prevent movement of tractor while in gear without operator sitting in seat.

Starting Engine

IMPORTANT: Tractor with left-hand reverser can start in neutral.

Tractors with right-hand reverser cannot start in neutral. If tractor does start in neutral, contact John Deere™ dealer for repair.

Ensure transmission is in PARK position; corner post monitor will display ”P” for park. Start engine.

Stopping Engine

For tractors with left-hand reverser, reduce engine speed to low rpm, pull speed control lever back to slowest setting and depress brake pedals until travel stops. Move left-hand reverser lever to PARK position. Slowly release brakes and stop engine.

For tractors with right-hand reverser, reduce engine speed to low rpm, pull right-hand reverser lever back to slowest setting and depress brake pedals until travel stops. Move right-hand reverser lever to PARK position. Slowly release brakes and stop engine.

CAUTION: Always place reverser lever in PARK position before dismounting tractor.