Check Neutral Start System

LV15528
LV15528-UN-05MAR12

LV12881
LV12881-UN-05DEC06

A - Gear Shift Lever

B - Reverser Lever


Tractor is equipped with interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement when engine is cranked to start.


Transmission Controls

  1. Depress clutch pedal and brake pedals.

  2. Place gear shift lever (A) in any position EXCEPT neutral or park.

    If equipped with reverser, place reverser lever (B) into forward or reverse direction position.

  3. Attempt to start engine. If engine starts when transmission controls are not in neutral or park position, neutral start system should be repaired. See your John Deere dealer immediately.

Engine should start in NEUTRAL or PARK positions only.


PTO Switch

LV14213
LV14213-UN-02MAY11

PTO Switch; Cab

LV16346
LV16346-UN-28NOV12

PTO Switch; OOS

A - PTO Switch

  1. Depress clutch pedal and brake pedals.

  2. Lift PTO switch knob (A) up to engage PTO.

  3. Start engine. If engine starts in this position, neutral start system should be repaired. See your John Deere Dealer immediately.

Engine should start with switch in disengaged position only.

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