John Deere MODEL: 755, 855 & 955 SIn 100,001 & Up THIS IS A MANUAL PRODUCED BY JENSALES INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF JOHN DEERE OR IT'S SUCCESSORS. JOHN DEERE AND IT'S SUCCESSORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL. TRADE MARKS AND TRADE NAMES CONTAINED AND USED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF OTHERS, AND ARE USED HERE IN A DESCRIPTIVE SENSE TO REFER TO THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS. JD-O-OMM95303
755,855, AND 955 TRACTORS (SERIAL NO.1 00001 - ) JOHN DEERE HORICON WORKS OMM953031O LITHO IN THE U.S.A. ENGLISH
Contents Safety... 1 Controls... 12 Prestarting Checks.................... 15 Operating Engine..................... 16 Operating Tractor... 21 Adjusting Seat........................ 22 Driving Tractor........................ 22 Using Cruise Control... 24 Operating Differential Lock... 25 Using Turn Brake Pedals... 26 Operating Optional Front Wheel Drive... 26 Using PTO (Power-Take-Off)... 27 Using Rockshaft Control Lever... 29 Using Speed of Drop/Lock Valve... 30 Using Optional (SCV) Selective Control Valve... 30 Using Lights... 31 Using Mower Depth Control... 31 Stopping Tractor... 32 Indicator Lights... 32 Using Weights........................ 33 Selecting Tire Tread Width... 35 Adjusting Wheel Spacing... 40 Using Hitch.......................... 41 Service/50-Hours or Weekly... 69 Service/200-Hours... 75 Service/500 Hours... 82 Service/Every 2 Years... 92 Service/ As Necessary... 96 Troubleshooting..................... 115 Storage... 121 Attachments... 123 Crime Prevention Tips... 124 Assembly.......................... 126 Specifications... 139 Transporting... 44 Fuel and Lubricants................... 48 Service... 54 Service Interval Chart... 57 Service/Break-In... 58 Service/10-Hours or Daily All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. OMM95303 10 19 17 JUL90 COPYRIGHT@ 1990 DEERE & COMPANY Moline, Illinois All rights reserved A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTIONTM Manual Previous Editions Copyright@ 1989, 1987, 1986 Deere & Company 180790
Operating Tractor The front wheel drive can be ENGAGED and DISENGAGED on-the-go and under load. NOTE: DISENGAGE front wheel drive before driving at fast speeds or on paved surfaces. Push lever forward to ENGAGE front wheel drive. Pull lever rearward to DISENGAGE front wheel drive. It may be necessary to reduce load to DISENGAGE front wheel drive. NOTE: Always operate engine at maximum speed when PTO is ENGAGED. When tachometer on console reads 3200 rpm, rear PTO is turning at 540 rpm and mid PTO is turning at 2100 rpm. Push PTO lever on console forward to ENGAGE PTO. Pull lever rearward to DISENGAGE PTO. 27 MX,OTY,Q 19 17JUL90 180790
CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL AND FILTER 1. Remove pins and drawbar. Service/SOO Hours MX,SEY,BE -19-17JUL90 IMPORTANT: Run engine a few minutes to warm oil. 2. Remove transmission drain plugs on side of case and on rear housing to drain oil. 3. After oil has drained, remove cap screws (A). Remove housing. 4. Remove screen from housing. Clean screen in a safe parts cleaning solvent. Dry screen thoroughly. 5. Install screen and housing. Install and tighten both drain plugs. MX,SEY,BE1-19-25MAY90 6. Turn transmission filter counterclockwise, using a filter wrench, to remove it. Some oil may come out of filter and filter base during removal. Use a drain pan to prevent an oil spill. Discard filter. MX,SEY,BF -19-25MA Y90 82 180790
Specifications 755 855 955 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: Type of System Open center Open center Open center Working Pressure 2050 psi 2050 psi 2500 psi (14135 kpa) (14135 kpa) (17237 kpa) Pump (Type) Gear Gear Gear Pump Capacity 5.6 gpm (0.35 Lis) 5.6 gpm (0.35 Lis) 7.2 gpm (0.45 Lis) Cat. I 3-Pt Hitch (Attachment) (Standard) (Standard) Hitch Lift Capacity At 24 in. Behind Link Ends 785 Ibs (357 kg) 785 Ibs (357 kg) 957 Ibs (434 kg) PTO: Type Live independent Live independent Live independent Speed (PTO rpm at 3200 engine rpm) Mid 2100 2100 2100 Rear 540 540 540 Clutch Hydraulic Multi-Disk Hydraulic Multi-Disk Hydraulic Multi-Di Brake Hydraulically Hydraulically Hydraulically controlled controlled controlled CAPACITIES: Fuel Tank 4.4 gal (16.7 L) 6.6 gal (25 L) 6.6 gal (25 L) Cooling System 4 qt (3.8 L) 4.8 qt (4.5 L) 4.8 qt (4.5 L) Crankcase (with filter) 2.9 qt (2.8 L) 4.1 qt (3.9 L) 4.4 qt (4.2 L) Transmission and Hydraulic System 4.5 gal (17 L) 4.5 gal (17 L) 4.5 gal (17 L) Front Axle Gearcase 2.25 qt (2.1 L) 2.25 qt (2.1 L) 2.6 qt (2.5 L) SOUND LEVEL: (High idle-no load) Operator db{a) 89.0 87.9 88.4 TIRES (BASE EQUIPMENT): F-2 Rib (Ag) 4x15 4x15 7x12 R-1 (Ag) Rear 8.3x16 9.5x16 11.2x16 Turf Front 23x8.50-12 23x8.50-12 25x8.50-14 Turf Rear 31 x12.50-15 33x12.50-15 36x13.50-15 MX,SPY,B 19-17JUL90 140 180790
Index A Acid burns... 70, 103, 130 Adjusting Seat....................... 22 Adjusting Throttle.................... 109 Adjusting Toe-In... 113 Adjusting Wheel Spacing... 40 Air Cleaner Elements-755 Tractor... 96 Air Cleaner Elements-855 and 955 Tractors.......................... 97 Air Restriction Indicator... 68 Assembly... 126 Attachments, Tractor... 123 B Ballast... 35 Battery acid burns... 70, 103, 130 Battery explosion................. 103, 130 Battery Electrolyte Level................ 69 Battery, Cleaning or Replacing... 103 Bearings, Front Wheel... 87 Belt, Fan... 78 Belt, Seat, Using... 22 Bleeding Fuel System................. 100 Brakes Troubleshooting... 119 Break-In... 58 Bulb, Hood Headlight................. 110 Bulb, Indicator Light.................. 110 Bulb, Taillight... 111 Bulb, Warning Light... 112 C Chain, safety........................ 47 Changing Engine Oil and Filter... 75 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter.......... 82 Changing MFWD Oil................... 84 Charging Battery... 103 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level........, 69 Checking Coolant Level... 63 Checking Engine Oil Level... 60 Checking Engine Speeds... 90 Checking Fan Belt Tension.............. 78 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level............. 62 Checking MFWD Oil Level... 69 Checking Safety Interlock System... 66 Checking Sediment Bowl... 65 Checking Tire Pressure..., 71 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque............, 69 Cleaning Battery... 1 03 Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl... 79 Cleaning Grille and Radiator Screen........ 63 Cleaning Oil Cooler and Radiator Cooling Fins... 80 Cold weather operating.............. 52, 53 Cold Weather Starting... 18 Control Levers....................... 12 Control Pedals....................... 13 Control, Mower Depth... 31 Coolant Level... 63 Cooling System, Draining... 92 Cruise Control....................... 24 o Depth Control, Lubricating.............. 112 Differential Lock... 14, 25 Draining, Flushing, and Filling Cooling System.... 92 Drawbar... :.... Drawbar, Installing.... Driving Tractor.... 41-129 22, 46 E Electrical System Troubleshooting... 118 Engine oil, diesel... " 51 Engine Break-In...................... 58 Engine Idling........................ 18 Engine Oil Filter...................... 75 Engine Oil Level... 60 Engine Serial Number................. 143 Engine Shields... 54 Engine Speeds... 90 Engine Storage... 121 Engine Troubleshooting... 115 Engine Warm-up... 18 Engine, Cooling System... 92 Engine, Starting...................... 16 F Fan Belt........................... 78 Fender Headlight.................... 111 Filter, Engine Oil... 75 Filter, Fuel... 91 Filter, Hydraulic............ 82 Front Weights... 34 Front Wheel Bearings, Repacking... 87 Index-1 180790
Index Front Wheel Drive..., 26 Front Wheel Toe-In... 113 Front Wheels, Installing... 126 Fuel Filter... " 79, 91 Fuel Specifications.... Fuel Storage.... Fuel System, Bleeding.... Fuses, Replacing.... Gauges Gear oil Grease Grease Fittings Grille, Cleaning H Headlight... 111 Hitch, 3-Point... 42 I Hood Headlight Bulb... 110 Hose Clamps... 91 Hour Meter/Tachometer................ 54 Hydraulic and Two-Speed Axle Control Levers........................... 12 Hydraulic Oil Filter.................... 82 Hydraulic Oil Level.................... 62 Hydrostatic Oil....................... 50 G 48 48 100 109 13 52 52 68 63 Idling Engine........................ 18 Indicator Light...................... 110 Indicator Lights... 14, 32 Injection Nozzles................... 114 Injection Pump... 114 Installing Drawbar... 129 I nstalling Front Wheels................ 126 Installing Rear Wheels... 127 Installing RaPS..................... 127 I nstalling Steering Wheel... 128 Installing 3-Point Hitch... 135 J Jump-starting Engine.... 103 L Lever, PTa 13 Lever, Rockshaft..................... 29 Lights............................. 31 Lights, Indicator................... 14, 32 Liquid Ballast........................ 35 Lubricant alternatives............... 52, 53 Lubricant storage.................. 52, 53 Lubricating Depth Control... 112 Lubricating Grease Fittings... 68, 73 Lubricating Seat Slide Rails............. 112 Lubricating 3-Point Hitch................ 78 M Mower Depth Control............... 14, 31 MFWD Grease Fittings,................ 73 MFWD Oil Level... 69 MFWD, Changing Oil... 84 o Oil Cooler, Cleaning 80 Oil Level, Engine..................... 60 Oil Level, Hydraulic... 62 Oil Level, MFWD..................... 69 Oil, engine, diesel... 51 Oil, gear........................... 52 Oil, hydrostatic... 50 Operating on Slopes... 21 Operating Differential Lock... 25 Operating MFWD..................... 26 Operating Speed Control Pedals... 24 Operator Training..., 21 p Pedals, Control 13 Pedals, Turn Brake... 13 Pressure, Tire... 71 Product Identification Number... 143 Pushing Tractor...................... 44 PTa.............................. 27 PTa Lever 13 Index-2 180790
Index R Radiator Screen, Cleaning... 63 Radiator, Cleaning................... 80 Re~PTO, U~ng... 28 Rear Weights... 33 Rear Wheels, Installing................ 127 Recording Engine Serial Number......... 143 Recording Product Identification Number... 143 Removing Tractor From Storage... 122 Repacking Front Wheel Bearings.......... 87 Replacing Air Cleaner Elements-755 Tractor... 96 Replacing Air Cleaner Elements-855 and 955 Tractors... 97 Replacing Battery... 103 Replacing Fender Headlight... 111 Replacing Fuel Filter...:... 91 Replacing Fuses... 109 Replacing Hood Headlight Bulb.......... 110 Replacing Indicator Light Bulb........... 110 Replacing Taillight Bulb... 111 Replacing Warning Light Bulb... 112 Rockshaft Control Lever................ 29 ROPS, Installing... 127 S Safety chain... 47 Safety Interlock System Checkout Procedure... 66 Seat Belt, Using... 22 Seat Slide Rails, Lubricating... 112 Seat, Adjusting... 22 Sediment Bowl... 65 Sediment Bowl, Fuel... 79 Selecting Tire Tread Width... 35 Selective Control Valve................. 30 Service manual... 54 Service Intervals... 57 Shields, Engine... 54 Slopes, Operating on... 21 Specifications... 139 Specifications, Fuel... 48 Speed of Drop/Lock Valve... 30 Speed Control Pedals.................. 24 Speeds, Travel... 23 Starting Engine... 16 Starting Engine in Cold Weather... 18 Steering Troubleshooting... 120 Steering Wheel... 128 Stopping Engine... 19 Stopping Tractor... 32 Storage... 121 Storage, Fuel... 48 Storing Tractor... 121 Switches........................... 12 T Tachometer......................... 54 Taillight Bulb....................... 111 Three-Point Hitch..................... 42 Three-Point Hitch Installation............ 135 Three-Point Hitch Lubrication............. 78 Throttle, Adjusting... 109 Tightening Hose Clamps................ 91 Tightening Wheel Bolts................. 69 Tire Pressure........................ 71 Tire Tread Width... 35 Toe-In, Front Wheel.................. 113 Torque Charts....................... 56 Towing Tractor... 45 Tractor Attachments.................. 123 Tractor Break-In... 59 Tractor Specifications................. 139 Tractor Storage..................... 121 Tractor Troubleshooting... 119 Training, Operator... 21 Transporting Tractor................... 44 Transporting Tractor on a Trailer.......... 47 Travel Speeds....................... 23 Troubleshooting..................... 115 Turn Brake Pedals................. 13, 26 U Using Cruise Control... 24 Using Drawbar....................... 41 Using Front Weights................... 34 Using Lights... 31 Using Liquid Ballast... 35 Using Mower Depth Control... 31 Using PTO... 27 Using Rear PTO... 28 Using Rear Weights................... 33 Using Rockshaft Control Lever... 29 Using Seat Belt...................... 22 Using Selective Control Valve... 30 Using Speed of Drop/Lock Valve... 30 Using Turn Brake Pedals... ~........ 26 Index-3 180790
Index Using 3-Point Hitch 42 V Valve, Selective Control... 30 Valve, Speed of Drop.................. 30 W Warning Light Bulb................... 112 We~~~ From....................... 34 Weights, Rear....................... 33 Wheel Bolt Torque.................... 69 Wheel Spacing... 40 Index-4 180790