Check Neutral Start System — Mechanical PTO

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OOS Shown; IOOS and Cab Similar

P11124
P11124-UN-18DEC01

OOS Shown; IOOS and Cab Similar

PUM2071
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EH Directional Reverser Lever

A - Gear shift lever

B - PTO clutch lever

C - EH Directional Reverser Lever


Service Interval — Every 250 hours

Your John Deere Tractor is equipped with interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement when the engine is started. Turning the key switch with the clutch pedal depressed should crank the engine if all of the following conditions exist:

  • If not Equipped with Park Brake. Gear shift lever (A) in park position “P”.

    If Equipped with Park Brake. Gear shift lever (A) in neutral position “N”.

  • PTO lever (B) in disengaged position
  • PowrReverser™ Transmission: Move EH Directional Reverser lever (C) to forward or reverse position.

CAUTION: If starter turn engine in any of the following steps, have the neutral start system repaired by your John Deere dealer.

Turning the key switch to the start position should NOT start the engine, if either of the following exist:

  • Gear shift lever (A) in gear (not in Park or Neutral or position)
  • PTO lever (B) in engaged position

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