Cold Weather Starting Procedure Using Intake Air Heater System - If Equipped

PY4346
PY4346-UN-29DEC04

APY12890
APY12890-UN-30NOV18

Inline Pump, Base Variant

APY12891
APY12891-UN-30NOV18

Rotary Pump, Premium Variant

A - Electric Heating Element

B - Key Switch

C - Key Switch On


CAUTION: DO NOT use starting fluid in tractor equipped with an intake air heater system. (See your John Deere dealer for a complete list of other starting aids available.)

Tractors are equipped with an intake air heater system. An electric heating element (A) warms the intake air.

  1. Activate the intake air heater system by turning key (B) to the “RUN” position. Hold the key in for 15 or 20 seconds for temperature between —5°C (41°F) to 18°C (61°F). Hold key in for 30 seconds when ambient temperature is below 5°C (41°F).

  2. Depress clutch pedal and turn key switch clockwise (C) to start engine.

  3. If engine runs rough, activate the intake air heater system by holding in on the key switch (B) until engine runs smooth.

RP32883,0000197-19-20181130