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Engine hard to start or will not start
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Improper starting procedure
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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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Fuel pump hand primer left raised
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Push primer down
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Slow starter speed
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See "Starter Cranks Slowly"
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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 filters
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Replace filter elements
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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Have John Deere dealer check injectors
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Engine knocks
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Insufficient oil
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Add oil
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Incorrect injection pump timing
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See your John Deere dealer
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Low coolant temperature
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See your John Deere dealer
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Engine overheating
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See "Engine Overheats"
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Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently
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Low coolant temperature
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See your John Deere dealer
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Clogged fuel filters
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Replace filter elements
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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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Dirty or faulty injectors
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Have John Deere dealer check injectors
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Improper type of fuel
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Use proper fuel
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Below normal engine temperature
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Defective temperature gauge or sender
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Check gauge and sender
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Problem |
Solution |
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Lack of power
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load or shift to lower gear
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Low fast idle speed
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See your John Deere dealer
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Intake air restriction
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Service air cleaner
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Clogged fuel filters
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Replace filter elements
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Improper type of fuel
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Use proper fuel
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Overheated engine
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See "Engine Overheats"
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Below normal engine temperature
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See your John Deere dealer
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Improper valve clearance
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See your John Deere dealer
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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Have John Deere dealer check injectors
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Incorrect injection pump timing
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See your John Deere dealer
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Turbocharger not functioning
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See your John Deere dealer
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Restricted fuel line
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See your John Deere dealer
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Restricted return line
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See your John Deere dealer
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Improper ballast
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Adjust ballast to load
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Low oil pressure
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Low oil level
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Add oil
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Improper type of oil
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Drain, fill crankcase with oil of proper viscosity and quality
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High oil consumption
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Crankcase oil too light
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Use proper viscosity oil
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Oil leaks
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Check for leaks in lines, around gaskets and drain plugs
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Restricted crankcase vent tube
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Clean vent tube
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Problem |
Solution |
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Engine emits black or gray exhaust smoke
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Improper type of fuel
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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
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Reduce load or shift to a low gear
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Injection nozzles dirty
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See your John Deere dealer
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Defective turbocharger
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See your John Deere dealer
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Incorrect engine timing
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See your John Deere dealer
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Engine emits white smoke
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Improper type fuel
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Use proper fuel
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Engine out of time
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See your John Deere dealer
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Defective thermostat
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Replace thermostat
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Defective injection nozzles
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See your John Deere dealer
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Turbocharger not functioning
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See your John Deere dealer
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Cold start advance or light load advance not functioning
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See your John Deere dealer
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Cold engine
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Bring engine to operating temperature
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| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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Engine overheats
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Dirty radiator core or grille screens
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Remove all trash
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Engine overloaded
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Shift to lower gear or reduce load
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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 and hoses for loose connection or leaks
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Faulty reservoir cap
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Replace cap
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Loose or defective fan belt
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Replace belt
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Cooling system needs flushing
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Flush cooling system
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Defective thermostat
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See your John Deere dealer
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Defective temperature gauge or sender
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See your John Deere dealer
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High fuel consumption
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Improper type of fuel
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Use proper fuel type
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Use correct grade of fuel
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner
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Service air cleaner
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load or shift to a lower gear
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Improper valve clearance
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See your John Deere dealer
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Injection nozzles dirty
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See your John Deere dealer
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Incorrect engine timing
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See your John Deere dealer
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Implement improperly adjusted
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See implement operator's manual
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Low engine temperature
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See your John Deere dealer
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Excessive ballast
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Adjust ballast to load
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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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Defective turbocharger
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See your John Deere dealer
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