Check Neutral Start System

Your John Deere tractor is equipped with interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement when the engine is started. Turning the key switch with the clutch pedal depressed should crank the engine if all of the following conditions exist:

CollarShift and SyncShuttle ™ transmissions

  • Gear shift lever (A) in "Park" or "Neutral"
  • PTO lever (B) in disengaged position

PowrReverser ™ transmission

  • Forward-Neutral-Reverse lever (C) in "Neutral" or "Park"
  • PTO lever (B) in disengaged position

causym CAUTION: If starter turns engine in any of the following steps, have the neutral start system repaired by your John Deere dealer.

Turning the key switch to the start position should NOT start the engine, if either of the following exist:

CollarShift and SyncShuttle ™ transmissions

  • Gear shift lever (A) in gear (not in Park or Neutral position)
  • PTO lever (B) in engaged position

PowrReverser ™

  • Forward-Neutral-Reverse lever (C) in gear (not in Park or Neutral position)
  • PTO lever (B) in engaged position


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

LV1964
LV1963
LV1992

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

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