Operating the Engine
PY80265,05I0124 –19–02JUN06–1/1
Air Restriction Indicator
PY5731 –UN–31MAY06
A—Air Restriction Indicator
Air restriction indicator (A) will light if air cleaner becomes
plugged. Service air cleaner as soon as possible.
Indicator should light momentarily when key is turned
slowly to starter engagement position.
PY80265,05I0125 –19–02JUN06–1/1
Coolant Temperature Gauge
PY5773 –UN–02JUN06
A—Coolant Temperature Gauge
The needle on the temperature gauge (A) rises as engine
warms up. If needle reaches red zone, stop engine and
determine the cause.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove radiator cap or drain
coolant until coolant is cold. Always loosen
radiator cap slowly to relieve any excess
pressure.
Check coolant level in radiator when engine cools. Also
check grille, radiator and radiator side screens for
plugging. Check fan belt tension. If problem is not
corrected, see your John Deere dealer.
PY80265,05I0126 –19–02JUN06–1/1
Watch Fuel Level
PY5774 –UN–02JUN06
A—Fuel Gauge
Stop to refuel before gauge (A) reaches empty mark.
IMPORTANT: Use diesel fuel only. See Fuel and
Lubricants section for fuel
specifications.
Should tractor run out of fuel and not start in several tries,
air must be bled from fuel system. (See Bleeding Fuel
System in Service section).
45-4
082206
PN=37