Check Neutral Start System

LV14426
LV14426-UN-17AUG11

LV14425
LV14425-UN-17AUG11

A - Gear Shift Lever

B - Reverser Lever

Tractor is equipped with interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement when engine is cranked to start.


Transmission Controls

  1. Depress clutch pedal and brake pedals.

  2. Place gear shift lever (A) in any position EXCEPT neutral or park.

    If equipped with reverser, place reverser lever (B) into forward or reverse direction position.

  3. Attempt to start engine. If engine starts when transmission controls are not in neutral or park position, neutral start system should be repaired. See your John Deere dealer immediately.

Engine should start in NEUTRAL or PARK positions only.


PTO Controls

LV15655
LV15655-UN-12APR12

PULV004676
PULV004676-UN-16DEC09

Low Profile

A - 540/540E PTO Lever

B - PTO Engagement Switch

  1. Depress clutch pedal and brake pedals.

  2. Place transmission speed shift lever in NEUTRAL or PARK position.

  3. IMPORTANT: Do NOT move lever (A) with PTO engaged.

    If equipped, place shiftable PTO speed lever (A) into any position.

  4. Place PTO engagement switch (B) in engaged position.

  5. Start engine. Engine will start but PTO will not rotate. If PTO rotates in any position, neutral start system should be repaired. See your John Deere Dealer immediately.

    CAUTION: Do not leave seat with engine running and PTO engaged. PTO will not disengage automatically, but provide audible alarm for approximately 8 seconds.

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