Starting the Engine

causym CAUTION: If the engine can be started with any of these switches on (B, D, E), the starting system needs diagnosing. See your John Deere dealer.

Make sure that battery main switch (A) is in ON position.

1. Move multi-function (hydro) lever (B) to neutral.

2. Place orange engine speed control switch (C) in slow idle position.

3. Turn yellow header switch (D) off.

4. Turn yellow separator switch (E) off.


A-Battery Main Switch ON
B-Multi-function Lever
C-Engine Speed Control Switch
D-Header switch
E-Separator switch

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causym CAUTION: Sound horn before starting engine to clear people away from combine.

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Turn the key to the on position

When the key is turned on, the buzzer will sound once due to low oil pressure.

6. Turn key to the ignition position. Engine oil pressure warning light, hydro charge pressure warning light, separator drive pressure warning light and parking brake indicator light will come on if the park brake has been applied and the buzzer will sound one short pulse. If amber voltage light (A) comes on, this shows that battery voltage is low and engine may not start.

IMPORTANT: To prevent starting motor damage, do not operate starting motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least two minutes before trying again.

7. Turn key switch clockwise to start. All lights on the warning display panel will come on. Release key when engine starts.

NOTE: At ambient temperatures below 5°C (40°F), use the cold weather starting aid (see instructions in this Section).

After the engine starts, all lights except the park brake must be out. If any other lights stay on, stop the engine and correct.

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NOTE: If Stop Engine Code (1) is displayed - The triple display tachometer will stop normal function and the (Diagnostic Trouble Code) DTC will be displayed. This indicates a problem that requires the combine be stopped, the engine turned off immediately and the problem corrected. The triple display tachometer will show the DTC until the problem is resolved. If the problem cannot be resolved, see your John Deere dealer

8. For turbocharger lubrication, run engine at low idle for a few minutes before applying a load to the engine.

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