Engine
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine hard to start or will not start
| Incorrect starting procedure (PTO turned on)
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Redo procedure for starting
or turn off PTO.
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Lack of fuel
|
Fill tank with fuel.
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Air in fuel system
|
Purge (bleed air) from
filter and final fuel filter
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Manual pump raised
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Push manual pump downwards.
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Oil in crankcase too viscous
|
Use correct oil viscosity.
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Water, dirt or air in fuel system.
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Drain, clean, fill and
bleed the system.
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Plugged fuel filter
|
Replace filter element.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Fuel shut-off valve closed
|
Open fuel shut-off valve
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Engine knocks
| Lack of engine oil |
Replenish oil to proper
level.
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Injector pump out of synch
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Engine operates irregularly or cuts out frequently
| Low coolant temperature |
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Plugged fuel filter
|
Replace filter element.
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Water, dirt or air in fuel system.
|
Drain, clean, fill and
bleed the system.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Wrong type of fuel
|
Use correct fuel.
|
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Lack of power
| Engine overloaded |
Reduce load or change
to lower gear
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Air intake restriction
|
Service the air cleaner
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Plugged fuel filter
|
Replace filter element.
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Very low engine temperature
|
Remove and check thermostat.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Injector pump out of synch
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Restricted fuel line
|
Examine and clean fuel
line.
|
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Inadequate ballasting
|
See “Ballasting
” section of this manual
|
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Low oil pressure
| Low oil level |
Replenish oil to proper
level.
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Incorrect oil type
|
Add oil with correct
viscosity.
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High oil consumption
| Oil in crankcase too light |
Use correct oil viscosity.
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Oil leaks
|
Check for leaks and
correct if necessary.
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Crankcase vent tube restricted
|
Clean vent tube
|
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Engine emits white smoke
| Wrong type of fuel. |
Use correct fuel.
|
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Low engine temperature
|
Warm up engine to normal
operational temperature.
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Defective thermostat
|
Remove and check thermostat.
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Defective injection pump tubes
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Engine out of synch
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
|
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Engine emits black or gray exhaust smoke.
| Wrong type of fuel. |
Use correct fuel.
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Dirty or obstructed air filter
|
Clean air filter
|
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Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load or change
to lower gear
|
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Defective injection pump tubes
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Engine out of synch
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
|
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Engine overheats
| Dirt in radiator core or tubes |
Clean dirt
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Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load or change
to lower gear
|
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Engine oil level low
|
Check oil level, add
if necessary
|
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Low coolant level
|
Fill radiator to correct
level, check radiator and hoses for loose and leaking connections.
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Loose fan belt
|
Adjust belt tension.
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Cooling system needs flushing
|
Drain, flush, and refill
cooling system.
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Defective thermostat
|
Remove and check thermostat.
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High fuel consumption
| Wrong type of fuel. |
Use correct fuel.
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Dirty or obstructed air filter
|
Service the air cleaner
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Engine overloaded
|
Reduce load or change
to lower gear
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Dirty injection nozzles
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Engine out of synch
|
See your John Deere
Dealer.
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Low engine temperature
|
Check thermostat
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Too much ballast
|
Adjust ballast
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Crankcase vent tube restricted
|
Clean vent tube
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