| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine Will Not Start Or Is Hard To Start.
| Transmission gearshift lever is not in neutral position.
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Place range shift lever
to Neutral.
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Engine throttle lever not pushed forward.
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Move throttle to half
throttle.
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Fuel shutoff valve CLOSED (OFF).
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Open fuel shutoff valve
at the water separator.
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Stale fuel/improper fuel/fuel level.
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Drain stale or improper
fuel and fill to capacity.
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Wrong engine oil viscosity.
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Change engine oil and
fill with correct viscosity oil for conditions.
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Cold start system not being used, or malfunctioning.
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Verify that cold start
system is utilized during required temperatures or see your John Deere
dealer.
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Plugged fuel filter.
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Replace fuel filter.
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| |
Plugged air intake filter.
|
Clean or replace air
filter elements.
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Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Blown fuse.
|
Check and replace any
faulty fuses.
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Clogged fuel tank strainer.
|
Clean or replace fuel
tank strainer in case of any damage.
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Engine Runs Rough Or Stalls.
| Fuel shutoff valve partially closed. |
Open fuel shutoff valve
at the water separator.
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Plugged fuel filter.
|
Replace fuel filter.
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| |
Plugged air intake system.
|
Clean or replace air
filter elements.
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Stale or improper fuel/fuel level.
|
Drain stale or improper
fuel and fill to capacity.
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| |
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Low coolant temperature.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Fuel pump not functioning properly.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine Overheats.
| Dirt or debris accumulation on hood screen or radiator
fins. |
Clean debris and dirt
from the front screen and radiator fins.
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Coolant level is below specification.
|
Add coolant as specified.
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| |
Leak in the coolant system.
|
Check for leaks and
repair or see your John Deere dealer.
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| |
Improperly adjusted or broken fan belt.
|
Tighten or replace fan
belt.
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| |
Cooling system needs flushing.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Defective radiator cap.
|
Replace radiator cap.
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| |
Defective thermostat.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Defective water temperature indicator or sensor.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Loose or defective alternator belt.
|
Tighten or replace belt.
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| |
Engine speed too low for load. Do not operate at low
idle.
|
Raise engine speed to
match load requirements.
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| |
Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.
|
Reduce speed to match
operating conditions.
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Engine Knocks.
| Fuel shutoff valve partially closed. |
Open fuel shutoff valve
at the water separator.
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| |
Plugged fuel filter.
|
Replace fuel filter.
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| |
Plugged air intake system.
|
Clean or replace air
filter elements.
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| |
Stale or improper fuel/fuel level.
|
Drain stale or improper
fuel and fill to capacity.
|
| |
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Low coolant temperature.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Fuel pump not functioning properly.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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High Fuel Consumption.
| Stale or improper fuel/fuel level. |
Drain stale or improper
fuel and fill to capacity.
|
| |
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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| |
Fuel pump not functioning properly.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.
|
Reduce speed to match
operating conditions.
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| |
Improper valve clearance.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Plugged air intake system.
|
Clean or replace air
filter elements.
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