John Deere X300 Series Winter Grille Cover

Winter grille covers are available as an accessory for Select Series X300 and X500 Tractors.

Note: No longer recommended for model year 2014 and newer tractors

• Faster engine warm-up and higher winter operating temperature
• Prevents the engine carburetor from "icing-up" while blowing or blading snow, or
  during similar applications, when operating in certain cold weather conditions
• Elastic straps make installation and removal quick and easy
  

*The winter grille cover is recommended only for air-cooled tractors; use of the winter grille cover on a
liquid-cooled tractor may cause the engine to overheat, which will cause the PTO to disengage.

Note: To avoid engine damage, the winter grille cover must be removed when outside temperature reaches 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) or higher.

The purpose of the winter grille cover is to seal the side vents on the hood; they need to be blocked completely. The cover must be aligned properly to accomplish this.  If the sides are not sealed, carburetor icing may still be a problem.

• While blowing snow in freezing temperatures, the engine gradually loses power, emits black smoke from exhaust, misses, stalls, and/or fouls spark plugs
• If tractor is left outside in freezing temperatures after blowing snow, choke may not move when trying to start engine
• Engine will start after sitting outside in freezing temperatures, but runs poorly and lacks power; black smoke may be emitted through the exhaust