Before Starting the Engine

TS220
LV1935

CollarShift and SyncShuttle Transmissions

causym CAUTION: Prevent asphyxiation. Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death to you or someone else.

If you must operate engine in a building, be positive there is adequate ventilation. Either use an exhaust pipe extension to remove the exhaust fumes or open doors and windows to bring enough outside air into the area.

1. Check fuel gauge to be sure tractor has plenty of fuel.

2. CollarShift or SyncShuttle transmissions:

Place gear shift lever (B) in Neutral or Park, range shift lever (C) in Neutral, and PTO lever (D) in OFF positions. Starter will not operate if gear shift lever and PTO lever are not in these positions.

PowrReverser transmission:

Place Forward-Neutral-Reverse lever (A) in Neutral or Park, gear shift lever (B) in Neutral, range shift lever (C) in Neutral, and PTO lever (D) in OFF positions. Starter will not operate if Forward-Neutral-Reverse lever and PTO lever are not in these positions.


A-Forward-Neutral-Reverse Lever
B-Gear Shift Lever
C-Range Shift Lever
D-PTO Control Lever

LV1983

PowrReverser Transmission

LV1936

SyncShuttle is a trademark of Deere & Company.
PowrReverser is a trademark of Deere & Company.

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3. Place rockshaft control lever (E) in lower position.

4. Check indicator lights. Indicators should glow when key switch is turned to the "ON" position.

If any indicator does not function properly, see your John Deere dealer.

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