| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine hard to start or will not start
| Improper starting procedure. |
Review starting procedure.
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No fuel.
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Check fuel tank.
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Air in fuel tank.
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Bleed fuel tank.
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Cold weather.
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Use cold weather starting
procedure.
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Slow starter speed.
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See Starter Cranks Slowly
in Electrical System Troubleshooting.
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Crankcase oil too heavy.
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Use oil of proper viscosity.
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Improper type of fuel.
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Consult fuel supplier;
use proper type fuel 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(s).
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Replace filter(s) as
needed.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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Have John Deere dealer
check injectors.
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Injection pump shutoff not reset.
|
Turn ignition switch
to STOP, then to ON.
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Fuel transfer pump not running.
|
Check for blown fuse
F6.
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Defective fuel transfer pump.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently
| Low coolant temperature. |
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Clogged fuel filter(s).
|
Replace filter(s) as
needed.
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system.
|
Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
|
Have John Deere dealer
check injectors.
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Lack of power
| Engine overloaded. |
Reduce load or shift
to lower gear.
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Low fast idle speed.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Intake air restriction.
|
Service air cleaner.
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Clogged fuel filter(s).
|
Replace filter(s) as
needed.
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Improper type of fuel.
|
Use proper fuel.
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Overheated engine.
|
Check coolant level,
fan belt and debris in radiator fins.
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Below normal engine temperature.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Improper valve clearance.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
|
Have John Deere dealer
check injectors.
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Injection pump out of time.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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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 improperly adjusted.
|
See implement operator's
manual.
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| |
Restricted fuel line.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Restricted return line.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Improper ballast.
|
Adjust ballast to load.
|
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Engine overheats
| Dirty radiator core or grille screen. |
Remove all trash.
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Low engine oil level.
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Check oil level. Add
oil as required.
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Low coolant level.
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Fill radiator to proper
level. Check radiator, coolant recovery tank, and hoses for loose
connection or leaks.
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| |
Faulty radiator cap.
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Replace cap.
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| |
Loose or defective fan belt.
|
Check belt tension.
Replace if necessary.
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| |
Cooling system needs flushing.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Defective thermostat.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Defective temperature gauge or sender.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Incorrect grade of fuel.
|
Use proper fuel.
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High fuel consumption
| Improper type of fuel. |
Use proper fuel.
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner.
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Service air cleaner.
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Engine overloaded.
|
Reduce load or shift
to a lower gear.
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| |
Fuel leakage.
|
Check fuel supply and
return line for leaks. Check fuel tank for leaks and tighten clamps.
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Improper valve clearance.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Injection nozzles dirty.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine out of time.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Implement improperly adjusted.
|
See implement operator's
manual.
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Low engine temperature.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Excessive ballast.
|
Adjust ballast to load.
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Defective turbocharger.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Restricted air intake system.
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Check system.
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Plugged crankcase vent tube.
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Clean vent tube.
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