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    What is Rockshaft Selector Lever on JD 2240

    I have owned and operated a John Deere 2240 tractor for 14 years. Today I noticed a lever which I had never used. I went to the operator's manual and it is shown and labeled as "Rockshaft selector lever" but I can't find it discussed anywhere in the operator's manual. What is the purpose and...
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    John Deere 2240 Starting Problem

    Thanks for your response. My plan is to disconnect the alternator and check the output when the tractor is running. I have schematics which I will attach: 1. Alt-VR is the schematic with separate components. 21 is the alternator, 19 is the voltage regulator and 22 is a capacitor 2. Comb...
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    John Deere 2240 Starting Problem

    I have been battling a starting problem on my John Deere 2240 for over 1.5 years. The tractor is a 1976 and had the original alternator and voltage regulator. I replaced them with a rebult alternator which had an enclosed voltage regulator. There were no instructors on how to wire it up. I...
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