Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Whether your 2653A cranks, mows, or backlaps comes down to numbers only John Deere published, and TM1554 is where they live: 362 pages of technical manual written for this Diesel Professional Utility Mower. Anyone hunting for a John Deere 2653A technical manual PDF will find both electrical systems documented, with separate wiring schematics and harness routing for machines before and after serial number 060555, covering the cranking, ignition, mow, and backlapping circuits. Hydraulic schematics trace the double pump, mow valve, and lift valve, and the hydrostatic powertrain section walks the Torqmotor and pump control mechanism through troubleshooting and repair. Check fuel supply pump pressure against the 29 kPa (4.3 psi) minimum, then torque the injection pump mounting nuts to 20 N•m (180 lb-in.). A reel rebuild stalls fast when one number is missing. Bookmarked and text searchable, this PDF puts your mower back on the grass this season.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Specifications | 11-12 | Engine, Machine, Instrumentation, Fuel System, Weight and Dimensions, Hydraulic System, Mower |
| Metric Fastener Torque Values | 13 | Class 4.8, Class 8.8 or 9.8, Class 10.9, Class 12.9 |
| Metric Fastener Torque Value – Grade 7 | 14 | Steel or Gray Iron Torque, Aluminum Torque |
| Inch Fastener Torque Values | 15 | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 8 |
| O-Ring Seal Service Recommendations | 16-18 | Face Seal Fittings with Inch Stud Ends Torque, Face Seal Fittings with Metric Stud Ends Torque, O-Ring Face Seal Fittings, O-Ring Boss Fittings |
| Diesel Fuel Specifications | 19 | Lubricity, Storage |
| Engine Oil Specifications | 20-22 | 4-Cycle Diesel Engine Oil – North America, 4-Cycle Diesel Engine Oil – Europe, Break-In Diesel Engine Oil – North America, Break-In Diesel Engine Oil – Europe |
| Anti-Corrosion Grease Specifications | 23 | DuBois Mpg-2 Multi-Purpose Polymer Grease, John Deere Standard Jdm J13A2 |
| General Application Grease Specifications | 24 | Grease – North America, Grease – Europe |
| Engine | 27-41 | Specifications, Component Location, Theory of Operation, Troubleshooting, Tests & Adjustments |
| Engine Repair | 42-80 | Engine Removal, Cylinder Head, Piston and Connecting Rod, Crankshaft, Camshaft, Fuel Delivery Systems |
| Electrical (S.N., 060554) | 119-174 | Electrical Schematics, Wiring Harness, Cranking Circuit, Ignition Circuit, Mow Circuit, Backlapping Circuit |
| Electrical (S.N. 060555, ) | 175-232 | Electrical Schematics, Wiring Harness, Cranking Circuit, Ignition Circuit, Mow Circuit, Backlapping Circuit |
| Hydrostatic Powertrain | 233-270 | Hydrostatic Pump, Torqmotor, Pump Control Mechanism, Power Train Schematic, Troubleshooting, Repair |
| Steering and Brakes | 271-292 | Steering Control Unit, Steering Clevis, Brake Adjustment, Brake Pad Replacement, Caliper Replacement |
| Hydraulics and Attachments | 293-362 | Lift System Hydraulics, Double Pump, Mow Valve, Lift Valve, Cutting Unit Repair, Index |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Fuel Supply Pump Pressure | 29 kPa (4.3 psi) | p. 32 |
| Fuel Injection Pump Mounting Nut Torque | 20 N•m (180 lb-in.) | p. 36 |
| Fuel Injection Pump Camshaft Bearing Retaining Screw Torque | 20 N•m (180 lb-in.) | p. 38 |
| Fuel pump mounting screw torque | 11 N•m (96 lb-in) | p. 81 |
| Valve Housing Bolts | 50 N•m (38 lb-ft.) | p. 235 |
| Case Drain Plug | 6 N•m (50 lb-in.) | p. 235 |
| Clogged filter by-passes fluid to tank at | 3.4 bar (25 psi) | p. 295 |
| Front Inboard and Rear Lift Cylinders Stroke | 101.6 mm (4 in.) | p. 295 |
| Front Inboard and Rear Lift Cylinders Compressed Length | 203.2 mm (8 in.) | p. 295 |
| Roller Mounting Bolts Torque | 47 N•m (35 lb-ft.) | p. 335 |
| Roller Mounting Shaft end-play | 0.152 mm (0.006 in.) | p. 335 |
| Engine Horsepower | 13.4 kW (18HP) | p. 11 |
