Engine Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine hard to start or will not start
| Fuel pump not operating properly |
Turn key on and listen
for pumping noise to make sure fuel pump is working
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Incorrect starting procedure
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Review starting procedure
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Blown fuse
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Check fuse
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No fuel
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Check fuel tank
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Air in fuel line
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Bleed fuel line (Turn
key to RUN for 60 seconds with engine off)
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Cold weather
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Use cold weather starting
aids
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Slow starter speed
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See Starter Cranks Slowly
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Crankcase oil too heavy
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Use correct oil viscosity
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Incorrect type of fuel
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Consult fuel supplier.
Use correct fuel type for operating conditions
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
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Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system
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Clogged fuel filter
|
Replace filter elements
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
Have your John Deere™ dealer
check injectors
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Injection pump shutoff not reset
|
Turn key switch to OFF,
then to ON
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Engine knocks
| Insufficient oil |
Add oil
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During warm-up, pilot injection system will activate
and deactivate depending on engine operating temperature
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This is normal operation
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Low coolant temperature
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Replace thermostats
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Engine overheating
|
See Engine Overheats
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Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently
| Low coolant temperature |
Replace thermostats
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Clogged fuel filters
|
Replace filter elements
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
|
Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system
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Vent on fuel tank obstructed
|
Clean vent under rear
cab panel
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
Have your John Deere™
dealer check injectors
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Below normal engine temperature
| Defective thermostat |
Replace thermostats
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Defective temperature gauge or sender
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Throttle does not allow full engine rpm
| IVT™/AutoPowrAutoPowr is a trademark of Deere & Company Auto Shift (or Load Control) may not be set properly
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See Operating IVT™/AutoPowr™
Transmission
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FieldCruise™ may be on and limiting max engine rpm
|
Check the settings for
FieldCruise™ in the CommandCenter™. Make sure full rpm has
been selected on display
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Cold oil can limit engine speed to 1500 rpm
|
Warm up transmission/hydraulic
oil
See your John Deere™ dealer if problem persists
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Lack of power
| Engine overloaded |
Reduce load or shift
to lower gear
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Low fast idle speed
|
Make sure FieldCruise™
is set to MAX rpm
Make sure IVT™/AutoPowr™
is set correctly
If problem persists,
see your John Deere™ dealer
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Intake air restriction
|
Service air cleaner
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Clogged fuel filters
|
Replace fuel filter
elements
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Incorrect type of fuel
|
Use correct fuel
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Overheated engine
|
See Engine Overheats
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Below normal engine temperature
|
Remove and check thermostat
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Incorrect valve clearance
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
Have your John Deere™
dealer check injectors
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Turbocharger not functioning
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Leaking exhaust manifold gasket
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Implement incorrectly adjusted
|
See implement operator's
manual
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Restricted fuel inlet
|
Clean or replace fuel
line
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Incorrect ballast
|
Adjust ballast to load.
See Performance Ballasting
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Low oil pressure
| Low oil level |
Add oil
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Incorrect type of oil
|
Drain, fill crankcase
with correct quality and viscosity of oil
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High oil consumption
| Crankcase oil too light |
Use correct viscosity
oil
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Oil leaks
|
Check for leaks in lines,
around gaskets and drain plug
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Defective turbocharger
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Restricted engine breather tube
|
Unclog engine breather
tube
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Engine emits smoke
| Incorrect type of fuel |
Use correct fuel
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner
|
Service air cleaner
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Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load or shift
to a low gear
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Injection nozzles dirty
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Turbocharger not functioning
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Engine overheats
| Dirty radiator core, oil cooler, or grille screens
|
Remove all trash and
clean coolers
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Engine overloaded
|
Shift to lower gear
or reduce load
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Low engine oil level
|
Check oil level. Add
oil as required
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Low coolant level
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Fill de-aeration tank
to correct level, check radiator, and hoses for loose connections
or leaks
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Faulty radiator cap
|
Replace radiator cap
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Loose or defective fan belt
|
Check and replace belt
as needed
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Cooling system needs flushing
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Flush cooling system
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Defective thermostat
|
Replace thermostat
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Defective temperature gauge or sender
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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High fuel consumption
| Clogged or dirty air cleaner |
Service air cleaner
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Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load or shift
to lower gear
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Injection nozzles dirty
|
See your John Deere™
dealer
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Implement incorrectly adjusted
|
See implement operator's
manual
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Excessive ballast
|
Adjust ballast to load.
See Performance Ballasting
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John Deere
is a trademark of Deere & Company
AutoPowr is a trademark of Deere & Company
FieldCruise is a trademark of Deere & Company
CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere
& Company
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