Check Engine Indicators and Gauges

PULV004481

Standard instrument panel

PULV004460

Deluxe instrument panel

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A-Coolant temperature gauge
B-Engine information/oil pressure indicator


C-Charging system indicator
D-Air restriction indicator


E-Fuel level gauge
F-Tachometer


G-STOP indicator

IMPORTANT: If gauge (A) indicates hot temperature (red zone), or either charging system or oil pressure indicator (C or B) fails to go out, stop engine and determine the cause.

Coolant temperature gauge (A)

If coolant temperature gauge needle reaches red zone, stop engine immediately.

Check coolant level in recovery tank and radiator when engine cools. Also check grille, radiator and radiator screen for plugging. Check fan belt tension.

IMPORTANT: NEVER operate engine without sufficient oil pressure. If indicator stays illuminated for longer than 5 seconds under normal operating conditions, stop engine and check for cause.

Engine information/oil pressure indicator (B)

If engine information/oil pressure indicator remains illuminated after engine was started, stop engine immediately.

Check engine oil level, engine oil cooler, and engine oil filter.

If low oil level is not the problem, see your John Deere dealer.

Charge system indicator (C)

If electrical charge indicator remains illuminated for longer than 5 seconds after engine was started, stop engine immediately.

Check battery connections. Check fan belt tension.

Air restriction indicator (D)

If air filter restriction indicator illuminates while engine is running, stop engine immediately.

Clean out plugged air cleaner.

Fuel level gauge (E)

Refuel before fuel level gauge needle reaches empty mark.

Check fuel lines, fuel filter, and in-line screen. If run completely empty, bleed air out of fuel system.

IMPORTANT: Use diesel fuel only.

Tachometer (F)

Engine revolutions per minute (rpm) are represented in hundreds.

STOP indicator (G)

Light flashes and alarm sounds continuously to alert operator that a serious malfunction has occurred, which requires immediate attention or the tractor will be damaged.

Immediately stop operations, reduce engine to idle, then SHUT OFF engine.

NOTE: Correct problems before restarting.

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