Electrical System

If	Check
Starter Will Not Work	• Blown fuse. • Loose or corroded battery or ground connections. • Loose harness or ground connections to starter. • Park brake switch faulty or disconnected. (See your John Deere Dealer) • Key switch or starter faulty. (See your John Deere Dealer) • Check that park brake is in proper position. • Low battery power - charge battery.
Battery Will Not Charge	• Loose or corroded battery or ground connections. • Dead cell in battery.
PTO Switch Does Not Work	• Blown fuse. • Failed switch. • Bad clutch. • Clutch air gap too large. • Failed regulator/rectifier. • Loose PTO clutch or switch connections. • Loose harness or ground connections.
Starter Turns Slowly	• Loose or corroded battery or ground connections. • Low battery power - charge battery. • Engine oil viscosity too heavy. • Transmission linkage adjustment problem or failure.