Engine
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Engine turns over but does not start.
| Incorrect starting procedure. |
Review starting procedure.
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No fuel.
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Check fuel tank.
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Exhaust restricted.
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Check and correct exhaust
restriction.
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Fuel filter plugged or full of water.
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Replace fuel filter
or drain water from filter.
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Injection pump not getting fuel or air from the fuel
system.
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Check fuel flow at the
supply pump or bleed fuel system.
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Faulty injection pump or nozzles.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine hard to start or does not start.
| Air in fuel line. |
Bleed fuel system.
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Cold weather.
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Use cold weather starting
procedure.
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Slow starter speed.
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See “Starter Cranks
Slowly” in Electrical System Troubleshooting.
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Crankcase oil too heavy.
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Use oil of proper viscosity.
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Improper type of fuel.
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Consult fuel supplier;
use the proper type of fuel for operating conditions.
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Water, dirt, or air in the fuel system.
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Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system.
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Clogged fuel filter.
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Replace filter element.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Injection pump shutoff not reset.
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Turn ignition switch
to STOP, then to ON.
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Engine knocks
| Low engine oil level. |
Add oil to the engine
crankcase.
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Low coolant temperature.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently.
| Low coolant temperature. |
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Clogged fuel filter.
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Replace fuel filter
element.
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Water, dirt, or air in the fuel system.
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Drain, flush, fill,
and bleed system.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Below normal engine temperature.
| Defective thermostat. |
Remove and check thermostat.
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Defective temperature gauge or sender.
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Check gauge, sender,
and conditions.
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Lack of power.
| Exhaust filter restriction. |
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine overloaded.
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Reduce load.
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Low high idle speed.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Intake air restriction.
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Service air cleaner.
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Clogged fuel filter.
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Replace filter element.
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Improper type of fuel.
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Use proper fuel.
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Overheated engine.
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Check coolant level,
inspect fan belt, and check radiator fins for debris.
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Below normal engine temperature.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Improper valve clearance.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Dirty or faulty injectors.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Turbocharger not functioning.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Leaking exhaust manifold gasket.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Implement improperly adjusted.
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See implement operator’s
manual.
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Restricted fuel line.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Restricted return line.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Improper ballast.
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Adjust ballast to load.
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Poor fuel quality.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Poor bio-fuel quality.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Low oil pressure
| Low oil level. |
Add oil.
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Improper type of oil.
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Drain and refill crankcase
with oil of proper viscosity and quality.
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Bad pump.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Bad sender.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Sender disconnected.
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Connect sender.
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High oil consumption.
| Crankcase oil too light. |
Use proper viscosity
oil.
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Oil leaks.
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Check for leaks in lines,
around gaskets and drain plugs.
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Restricted crankcase vent tube.
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Clean vent tube.
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Defective turbocharger.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine emits white smoke.
| Improper fuel type. |
Use proper fuel.
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Low engine temperature.
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Warm up engine to normal
operating temperature.
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Defective injection nozzles.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine out of time.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Cold start advance or light load advance not functioning.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine emits black or gray exhaust smoke.
| Improper fuel type. |
Use proper fuel.
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner.
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Service air cleaner.
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Engine overloaded.
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Reduce load or shift
to a lower gear.
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Injection nozzles dirty.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine out of time.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Turbocharger not functioning.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine overheats.
| Engine overloaded. |
Reduce load.
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Dirty radiator core or grille screen.
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Remove all debris.
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Low coolant level.
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Fill radiator to the
proper level. Check radiator, coolant recovery tank, and hoses for
loose connection or leaks.
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Stretched serpentine belt or defective belt tensioner.
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Check automatic belt
tensioner and check belts for stretching. Replace as required.
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Low engine oil level.
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Check oil level. Add
oil as required.
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Cooling system needs flushing.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Defective thermostat.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Defective temperature gauge or sender.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Incorrect grade of fuel.
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Use proper fuel.
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Cooling fan drive not engaged.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Dirty charge air cooler.
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Clean charge air cooler
fins.
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High fuel consumption.
| Improper type of fuel. |
Use proper fuel.
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner.
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Service air cleaner.
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Engine overloaded.
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Reduce load or shift
to a lower gear.
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Fuel leakage.
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Check fuel supply and
return line for leaks. Check fuel tank for leaks and tighten clamps.
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Improper valve clearance.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Injection nozzles dirty.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Engine out of time.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Implement improperly adjusted.
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See implement operator's
manual.
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Low engine temperature.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Excessive ballast.
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Adjust ballast to load.
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Defective turbocharger.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Restricted air intake system.
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Check system.
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Plugged crankcase vent tube.
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Clean vent tube.
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Transmission oil over filled.
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Drain excess oil.
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Undercharged electrical system.
| Excessive electrical load from added accessories.
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Remove accessories or
install a higher output alternator.
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Excessive engine idling.
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Increase engine rpm
when heavy electrical load is used.
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Poor electrical connections on battery, ground strap,
starter, or alternator.
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Inspect and clean as
necessary.
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Defective battery.
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Test battery.
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Defective alternator.
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Test charging system.
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Battery uses too much water.
| Cracked battery case. |
Check for moisture and
replace as necessary.
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Defective battery.
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Test battery.
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Battery charging rate too high.
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Test charging system.
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Batteries do not charge.
| Loose or corroded connections. |
Clean and tighten connections.
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Sulfated or worn-out batteries.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Stretched serpentine belt or defective belt tensioner.
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Adjust belt tension
or replace belts.
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Starter does not turn over.
| Loose or corroded connections. |
Clean and tighten loose
connections.
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Low battery output voltage.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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Faulty start circuit relay.
|
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Starter turns over slowly.
| Low battery output. |
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Crankcase oil too heavy.
|
Use proper viscosity
oil.
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Loose or corroded connections.
|
Clean and tighten loose
connections.
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Entire electrical system does not function.
| Faulty battery connection. |
Clean and tighten connections.
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Sulfated or worn-out batteries.
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See your John Deere
dealer.
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