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How to turn on Autotrac on a John Deere tractor?

How to turn on Autotrac on a John Deere tractor?

There are a few things that your John Deere guidance system needs in place before you can engage your AutoTrac. The tractor must be clear of any active trouble codes related to the guidance system You must turn the AutoTrac system on using the steering wheel icon on your Greenstar display

What to do if your John Deere tractor has a code?

Common codes that will affect your guidance system are prepended by a label of SSU. If you have any codes on the tractor you will need to write them down an call your John Deere dealer with them so they can look them up and help you get back up and running.

What to do if John Deere guidance system is not working?

If you have another tractor close that you know the guidance system is working on, you can temporarily remove the ISO plug from that tractor and plug it in on the tractor that is not functioning properly. If the receiver comes online, then you will need to contact your local John Deere Dealer to purchase a replacement ISO plug.

What to do if your lawn tractor won’t crank?

Check to ensure all safety features are working properly and not engaged. Check for an inline fuse, bypass solenoid to see if engine cranks if it does replace solenoid, if no crank replace starter. I will post some trouble shooting links below, feel free to search the web as there are a lot more (Trouble shooting lawn tractor will not crank).

What happens when you turn the key on a tractor?

When you turn the key, you are dealing with the primary side of the starting circuit. The secondary side of the circuit involves all of the components that you don’t see because they are behind the surface. Watch this short YouTube video. There’s no voiceover but the visuals and text do a pretty good job of helping you to understand circuit issues:

Why is the solenoid on my Cub Cadet tractor clicking?

If the solenoid is clicking, the circuit that triggers it is working. CAUTION: Always disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the battery before making any repair to the electrical system of your tractor.

Why does my riding mower make a clicking noise when I turn the key?

If the riding mower makes a heavy clicking or a rapid clattering sound when the key is turned to the start position, there is a problem with the battery or a part of the starting circuit. The clicking noise comes from a part called the starter solenoid.

What causes a tractor to click and not turn over?

Issues that can cause a tractor to click and not turn over include: Whatever the problem is, it is essential to diagnose it first. Then, you can figure out the correct approach for getting your tractor up and running again. Read on to learn more about this topic!

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Ruth Doyle