lost key

chris · Post by **chris** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:24 pm

had some guest at the house and the kids were sitting on the sleds and now the keys have walked away . can anyone tell me if any other key will fit my 1972 400 thanks.

S_Kyle · Post by **S_Kyle** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:35 pm

I don't know about the 72's but an 80 jag key will work in the 74 and 75 300 and 400's. I think that all the keys in the early Deere's will interchange along with some cat key's. There are alot of keys that swap between the relic sleds.

Liquifire 4/6 · Post by **Liquifire 4/6** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:47 pm

As far as I know, the earlier JD sleds (the ones that did not use the universal Indak ignition key) had only 5 different possible keys (A,B,C,D, or E). Do you remember if there was a letter stamped into your key? If so, then just find another key with the same letter. If you look at Cat or Polaris keys, the letter designation is identified by dots in the black rubber on the key. One dot=A, 2 dots=B, and so forth. My old 76 JD 400 had a B key which would interchange with my buddies 77 Jag. Just keep trying keys and you will likely soon find one that will work.

bob15 · Post by **bob15** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:51 pm

Unplug the wires off the switch. Should start right up.

bob

79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:25 pm

I have found a small screw driver to work on my 79 Spity

Jim

Cabindweller · Post by **Cabindweller** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:27 pm

My 600 has a polaris key in it

Jerry

Post by **Matt** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:59 pm

The key from my from my Deere LX lawn tractor is the same as my mid-mount sleds.

JDFanPa · Post by **JDFanPa** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:16 am

most likely a screwdriver will work in my experiences

tmartin · Post by **tmartin** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:16 am

I have a scorpion key in my 73 400. The key from my brothers 73 panther works as well. The newer deeres use dthe indak style key like most low budget lawnmowers do. I have a toro key in my trailfire right now.