Cold morning, unfamiliar 5550, and a lube chart you half remember: that is the gap this Ford 5550 operator manual PDF closes, 84 pages of Ford's own publication 42555010 for the Tractor-Loader-Backhoe. Lubrication and maintenance takes up roughly a quarter of the book, from the service-interval chart through fuel and lubricant procedures, hydraulic hose inspection, and storage. Loader and backhoe operation fills another large stretch, covering break-in, attachments, and the weighting limitations that keep the rear end planted. Air the 8.25-20 fronts to 85 psi and the 16.9-28 rears to 22, then set intake valves at 0.014 in. and exhaust at 0.017 when the interval comes around. Nobody at the yard remembers this machine. The bookmarked, keyword-searchable file does, and it tells you which fluid to order the first time, sitting in your download folder minutes from now.
Complete the set for your 5550
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Safety Precautions | 2 | Safety Starter Switch, Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings, Brake and Power Steering System, Flasher Warning Lamp, Backhoe Transport Chains |
| Controls and Instruments | 3-12 | General, Loader Controls, Backhoe Controls |
| Operation | 13-38 | Break-In Procedures, Starting the Engine, Loader Operation, Backhoe Operation, Loader Attachments, Backhoe Attachments, Weighting Limitations |
| Lubrication and Maintenance | 39-66 | Lubrication and Maintenance Chart, Fuels and Lubricants, Fuel and Lubricant Service Procedures, Hydraulic Hoses and Tubing, Storing the Ford 5550 |
| Specifications | 67-84 | Pre-Delivery and 50-Hour Service |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| Front Tire Pressure (8.25-20) | 85 psi | p. 43 |
| Rear Tire Pressure (16.9-28) | 22 psi | p. 43 |
| Engine Valve Clearance (Intake) | 0.014 in. | p. 76 |
| Engine Valve Clearance (Exhaust) | 0.017 in. | p. 76 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.023-0.027 in. | p. 76 |
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