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Battery will not charge
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Loose or corroded connections
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Clean and tighten connections
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Sulfated or worn-out battery
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Check electrolyte level and specific gravity
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Loose or defective alternator/fan belt
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Replace belt
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Charging system indicator glows with engine running
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Low engine speed
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Increase speed
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Defective battery
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Check electrolyte level and specific gravity
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Defective alternator
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See your John Deere dealer
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Slipping alternator/fan belt
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Replace belt
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Starter inoperative
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Shift lever or power reverse lever in gear
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Move shift lever or power reverse lever to neutral
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PTO lever in engaged position
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Move PTO lever to disengaged position
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Low battery output
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See your John Deere dealer
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Blown fuse
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Replace fuse
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Starter cranks slowly
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Low battery output
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Check electrolyte level and specific gravity
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Crankcase oil too heavy
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Use proper viscosity oil
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Loose or corroded connections
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Clean and tighten battery connection
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Light system does not function; rest of electrical system functions
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Blown fuse
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Replace fuse
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