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Thanks DR and Lion for the posts, phone numbers, and advice.

If Deere HQ will not back up the alternative starting procedure, then it will be going back to the shop. At the shop, I would have them check for what DR was alluding to: BAD FUEL. I checked on the pump to make sure that the diesel that was purchased meets or exceeds the specs in the manual. I have used a diesel additive, but only at the recommended rates.....maybe more is needed. I am a bit worried about condensation; it gets very humid at times, and then cools down dramatically. I've tried to keep the tank topped off as much as possible to avoid condensation, but the fuel may be absorbing some still. The fuel bowl/filter show no signs of water or debris, but this has not been changed since the tractor was purchased.

I will also call Lion's reference at the 800 number...with mechanics and doctors, always good to get second opinion!

Well....we will take it one step at a time. Hopefully it's nothing terminal. It runs so good once it's warmed up....chasing the pigs around the farmyard has never been so much fun!

-John

New JD4010 starting problems
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by jweiland

Dear Lion,

Yes, I am getting the little 'click' sound at about 3 sec after turning the ignition key to its first stop point. I thought this would mean that the glow plugs were done heating, but this appears to be wrong. It would not have been a concern if it were winter time here outside of Fargo, but with the warm days and nights of summer, it was strange that it was so hard starting. (I did have a heating element installed at the time of purchase to prepare for winter use.) I went to my Dad's house south of Minneapolis where he has a JD4400 and he mentioned not having the problems that I have. Seeing the comments here about all engines above the model 4115 makes sense now.

Thanks again!

-John

2005 JD4010 starting problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by jweiland