Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Need the factory numbers for your John Deere 355D? This 403-page John Deere 355D Technical Manual PDF (OEM #TM1771) covers the diesel lawn and garden tractor from engine to mower deck. Inside: full wiring harness schematics with circuit-by-circuit operation (power, start, charging, PTO), hydraulic lift system diagrams, and step-by-step repair procedures for the hydrostatic transaxle, steering valve, brakes, and the 38, 44, 48, and 54-inch mower decks. You also get spec tables for metric and inch fasteners, O-ring fittings, lubricants, and coolant. Fill the crankcase with 2.27L of oil when you swap the filter, and confirm the battery still cranks at 500 cold cranking amps before you blame the starter. No more chasing wiring faults with a multimeter and a prayer. Bookmarked PDF with a live text layer; jump to any section or search a spec by keyword and get back to wrenching.
What's Inside This John Deere 355D Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle and Engine Specifications | 11 | Vehicle Specifications, Engine (Cylinder Bore, Stroke, Compression Ratio, Slow Idle), Fuel System, Cylinder Bore, Slow Idle, Lubrication System, Cooling System |
| Electrical Specifications | 12 | Ignition System, Starter Solenoid, Charging System, Battery Capacity, Headlights, Ignition Interlock Switches |
| Hydraulics Specifications | 13-14 | Lift System, Lift Control Valve, Cutting Unit Lift, Hydraulic Filter |
| Break-In Engine Oil | 15 | Api Service Classification, Ccmc Specification |
| Hydrostatic Transmission and Hydraulic Oil | 16 | Low Viscosity Hy-Gard Oil, Jdm J20D Standard, Jdm J20C Standard, Ccmc Specifications, Api Service Classifications |
| Alternative Lubricants | 17 | Alternative Lubricant Recommendations, Factory Fill, Synthetic Lubricants |
| Gasoline Engine Coolant | 18 | Pre-Diluted Anti-Freeze, Coolant Concentrate, Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant, Astm Specifications |
| Machine Identification Number | 19 | Engine Serial Number, Carburetor Serial Number, Hydrostatic Transmission Serial Number |
| Fuel, Lubricant and Coolant Specifications | 20-25 | Diesel Fuel Specifications, Engine Oil Specifications, Break-In Oil, Hydrostatic Transmission and Hydraulic Oil, Alternative Lubricants, Chassis and Anti-Corrosion Grease, Lubricant Storage |
| Diesel Engine | 26-87 | General Engine Specifications, Cooling System Operation, Fuel System Operation, Lubrication System Operation, Cylinder Compression Test, Engine Repair |
| Electrical | 88-229 | Electrical Component Location, Power Circuit Operation, Start Circuit Operation, Charging Circuit Operation, PTO Circuit Operation, Wiring Harness Schematics |
| Power Train - Hydrostatic | 230-285 | Hydrostatic Transaxle Components, Traction Drive Belt System, Pedal Control System, Transaxle Removal and Installation, Transaxle Disassembly and Inspection |
| Steering | 286-307 | Steering System Components, Steering Valve Operation, Tilt Steering Operation, Steering System Leakage Test, Steering Cylinder Repair |
| Brakes | 308-321 | External Brake Linkage, Internal Brake Linkage Operation, Brake Linkage Check and Adjustment, Brake Assembly Repair |
| Hydraulics and Attachments | 322-403 | Hydraulic Lift System Operation, Mower Deck Lift Linkage, 38-Inch Mower Deck Repair, 44-Inch Mower Deck Repair, 48-Inch Mower Deck Repair, 54-Inch Mower Deck Repair |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Cold Cranking amps | 500 amps | p. 4 |
| Battery Reserve Capacity | 90 minutes | p. 4 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (With Filter) | 2.27 L | p. 11 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (Without Filter) | 2.08 L | p. 11 |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 4.3 L | p. 12 |
| Engine Mounting Plate Cap Screws | 36 - 43 N•m (313 - 381 lb-in.) | p. 34 |
| Flywheel Cap Screws (Oil Dipped) | 89 - 93 N•m (65 - 68 lb-ft.) | p. 34 |
| Glow Plug Resistance | 1.3—1.7 ohms | p. 97 |
| 38-Inch Mower Deck Cutting Edge Width | 0.40 mm (0.016 in.) | p. 340 |
| 44-Inch Mower Deck Cutting Edge Width | 0.40 mm (0.016 in.) | p. 340 |
| Spindle mounting nuts torque (38-inch mower) | 26 N•m (230 lb-in.) | p. 354 |
| Spindle lock nut torque (38-inch mower) | 140 N•m (103 lb-ft) | p. 354 |
