Before Starting the Engine

TS220
TS220-UN-15APR13

PY23123
PY23123-UN-02MAR15

PY21969
PY21969-UN-07JAN15

PY24514
PY24514-UN-23JUL15

APY04509
APY04509-UN-09FEB18

A - Gear Shift Lever

B - Range Shift Lever

C - PTO Lever

D - SCV Lever

E - Position Control Lever Stop

F - Position Control Lever

G - Forward-Reverse Lever

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 that tractor has plenty of fuel.

  2. Place range shift lever (B) in NEUTRAL position.

  3. Place gear shift lever (A) in NEUTRAL position and PTO lever (C) in NEUTRAL position.

  4. Place forward-reverse lever (G) in NEUTRAL.

  5. Place control levers (D, E, and F) in lowered position.

    NOTE: For Sync Reverser Transmission: Engine will not start if range shift lever and PTO lever are not in neutral position.

    For Collar Reverser Transmission: Engine will not start if forward-reverse lever and PTO lever are not in neutral position.

  6. Check indicator lights. Indicators illuminate when key switch is turned to the ON position.

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

  7. If air filter indicator illuminates in instrument cluster, please check and clean the air filter element. (See Air Restriction Sensor in Operate the Engine section.)

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