Starting Motor

IMPORTANT: When working on the electrical system, always disconnect the ground cable. This prevents damage from occurring.

If the starting motor does not function or operates only sluggishly, the fault may lie not in the starting motor but in one of the causes suggested below.

If the remedies suggested fail to improve starting motor operation, see your local John Deere dealer. Have starting motor inspected by a specialist workshop once every year.

Loose, dirty or corroded connections: Clean and tighten all connections.

Low battery output: Check electrolyte level and specific gravity of battery. Recharge battery if necessary.

Run down battery: Recharge battery.

Engine crankcase oil of wrong viscosity: Drain and refill crankcase with specified oil.

Defective start safety relay: Replace relay.

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