JOHN DEERE JD555 (01) PDF Document

Before servicing, adjusting, or repairing JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader attachments such as buckets, etc., you must LOWER attachments to the ground. If raising them is necessary for access to certain parts, SECURELY SUPPORT them by external means. DO NOT rely on controls to support or position attachments for maintenance.

Never allow ANYONE to walk under equipment that is raised and not properly blocked on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

If the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader is on an incline, block it securely.

Use hoisting equipment for lifting heavy parts on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader. TAKE CARE! WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY.

Use extreme caution in removing radiator caps, drain plugs, grease fittings, or hydraulic pressure caps on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Wear safety glasses when drilling, grinding, or hammering metal on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Engine coolant gets hot! Don’t remove the radiator cap until coolant temperature is below the boiling point. Then turn cap slightly to relieve pressure before removing on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Exhaust gases are dangerous! Periodically check the exhaust system for excessive leakage on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Don’t forget a hydraulic system may be pressurized on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader! To relieve pressure, shut off the engine and move control levers until hydraulic functions do not respond.

When checking hydraulic pressure on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader, be sure to use the correct test gauge for the pressure in the particular system.

Keep the maintenance area CLEAN AND DRY for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader. Oily and wet floors are slippery; greasy rags are a fire hazard; wet spots are dangerous when working with electrical equipment.

Store starting aids in a cool and well-ventilated place, out of the reach of unauthorized personnel for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Stop the engine before cleaning or lubricating the equipment on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Lower mounted equipment and tools to the ground carefully on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Keep ALL equipment free of dirt and oil for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader. This attention will minimize fire hazards and facilitate spotting of loose or defective parts.

When preparing the engine for storage on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader, remember that inhibitor is volatile and therefore dangerous. Seal and tape openings after adding the inhibitor. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Keep clutch and brake control units properly adjusted at all times. Before making adjustments, stop the engine on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader for operating adjustments.

Before removing any housing covers on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader, stop the engine. Take all objects from your pockets which could fall into the opened housings. Don’t let adjusting wrenches fall into opened housings.

Don’t attempt to check belt tension while the engine is running on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Don’t adjust the fuel system while the machine is in motion on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Before working on the engine fuel system on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader, close the fuel shutoff valve.

Before working on the hydraulic system on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader, make sure the engine is not running and the system pressure is relieved by working the control levers in all directions with the engine shut off.

Before repairing the electrical system, or performing a major overhaul on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader, make sure the batteries are disconnected.

When changing cutting edges on the bucket of the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader: Stop the engine and securely block the bucket. Never let your bare hands come in contact with the sharp edges. WEAR GLOVES.

Check guards, ROPS, safety bars-all protective devices installed on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader. Every one should be in place and secure. Check the following:

• GUARDS

• SHIELDS

• PROTECTIVE DEVICES

• ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES

• SEAT BELTS, ETC.

Carefully inspect JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader equipment for visual defects-leaks in fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic systems. Do not search for pressurized fluid leaks with your hands. Use cardboard or wood to search for leaks. Check and secure all caps and filler plugs for fuel, oils, radiator, etc.

Be sure to clean any oil, grease or mud accumulation from floor of operator’s compartment, stepping points, and grab rails to minimize the danger of slipping on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

In freezing weather beware of snow or ice deposits on stepping points, grab rails, and floor of the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Remove loose bolts, tools, or other objects from the floor of the operator’s compartment on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader.

Check levels of fuel, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and lubricating oil on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader. If fuel must be added-FIRST, PUT OUT THAT CIGARET.

The travel speeds for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are detailed in the following table (specifications are based on a unit equipped with 1-1/4 cu. yd. (0.96 m³) digging bucket with teeth, roll-over protective structure and standard equipment):

The JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader is equipped with a John Deere, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, 4-stroke cycle engine. Specifications include:

• Bore and stroke: 4.19 x 5.00 in. (106.4 x 127 mm)

• Piston displacement: 276 cu. in. (4 523 cm³)

• Compression ratio: 16.2 to 1

• Maximum torque @ 1,200 rpm: 230 lb-ft (31.8 kg-m)

• NACC or AMA (U.S. Tax) horsepower: 28

• Lubrication: Pressure system with full-flow filter and cooler

• Main bearings: Pressurized

• Cooling: with dual thermostat and controlled bypass

• Fan: Blower

• Air cleaner with restriction indicator: Dry

• Electrical system: 12-volt

• Battery: Reserve capacity: 180 minutes

The transmission for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader is Converter-driven, 3-speed forward and reverse, Power Shift.

Steering clutches and brakes on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are controlled by a single pedal for each track. A separate pedal provides braking and lockdown for parking. Specifics are:

• Clutches: Oil-cooled, hydraulically-actuated, multiple-disk, 11-in. (279 mm) disks; 16 friction surfaces per clutch.

• Brakes: Self-adjusting, self-energizing, oil-cooled contracting band with bonded lining.

The hydraulic system for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader has a Triple hydraulic valve with single-lever control, bucket control and third function control. Specifications include:

• Pump: Gear, 28 gpm (106 Lpm)

• Pressure: 2,250 psi (158.2 kg/cm²)

• Oil lines: Seamless steel tubing; double-wire braid hose

• Filter: Micronic in return line

The bore and stroke specifications for the hydraulic cylinders on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are as follows:

The JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader is equipped with 5-roller track frames with rock guards, and triple semi-grouser, open-center tracks. Specifications are:

The SAE capacity and width specifications for the buckets on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are:

The operating information specifications for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are:

The capacities for various systems on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are listed below:

The SAE operating weight with ROPS for the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader is 18,225 lb. (8 267 kg).

The operating information specifications for the 9300 Backhoe attachment on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are:

The stabilizer width specifications are:

The bucket specifications are:

The hydraulic system specifications for the 9300 Backhoe on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are:

• Pressure: 2250 psi (155.1 bar) (158.2 kg/cm²)

• Pump: 28 gpm (106 L/min) @ 2500 engine rpm

The hydraulic cylinder specifications for the 9300 Backhoe on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are:

Swing cylinder: Rotary vane-type; built-in automatic swing cushion. Cylinder rods: Ground, heat-treated, chrome-plated, polished.

The attachments for the 9300 Backhoe on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader include:

• Ripper tooth replaces backhoe bucket. Cast steel, 225 lb. (102 kg) tooth has hardened replaceable tip.

• Bolt-on rubber street pads for stabilizer pads.

The shipping weight for the 9300 Backhoe attachment on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader, exclusive of mounting parts, bucket, and front counterweights, is 3200 lb. (1452 kg).

The adjustable bucket linkage options for the 9300 Backhoe on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader include:

• Straight-wall digging: 123 degrees

• Power digging: 154 degrees

• Truck loading: 10 degrees

• Flat Bottom: 8 degrees

The linkage settings result in the following digging depths (ICED):

• Straight-wall digging: 17 ft. 3 in. (5.26 m)

• Power digging: 14 ft. 9 in. (4.50 m)

• Truck loading: 13 ft. 7 in. (4.14 m)

• Flat Bottom: 8 ft. (2.44 m)

The operating dimensions for the loader on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are:

• Overall length (Loader with bucket on ground): 13 ft. 8.25 in. (4.17 m)

• Height (Top of ROPS): 8 ft. 4.9 in. (2.56 m)

• Dump height (at 45 degrees): 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)

• Dig height (at 40 degrees below level): 8 ft. 7 in. (2.61 m)

• Reach (at ground level): 2 ft. 9 in. (838 mm)

• Bucket cutting edge height (dumped): 4.50 in. (114 mm)

The dimensions for the 3110 Ripper attachment on the JOHN DEERE JD555 Crawler Loader are:

The ripper dimensions diagram indicates:

• Width across tips: 30 in. (762 mm)

• Shank thickness: 10 in. (254 mm)

• Shank side: 10 in. (254 mm)

• Shank depth: 20 in. (508 mm)

• Ripper width at hinge: 61-1/4 in. (1.6 m)

• Shank thickness at tip: 7 in. (178 mm)

• Ripper width at hinge center: 8-1/2 in. (216 mm)

• Clearance below hinge pin: 9-1/4 in. (235 mm)