Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
All 782 pages of this John Deere 5300N, 5400N, 5500N Technical Manual PDF (OEM TM4598) exist for one reason: putting factory data in your hands for these narrow tractors. You get complete wiring diagrams for the full electrical system, a hydraulic schematic tracing the open-center circuit, plus diagnosis and test procedures for the power train, three-point hitch, and front axle. Inside: metric cap screw torque tables, engine removal and installation steps, and test values for switches, sending units, and wiring harnesses. Torque the cap screws to 50 N·m (37 lb-ft) and fill the 5300N crankcase with 6 L of oil, filter included. No more chasing electrical gremlins with a test light and a hunch. Bookmarked PDF with a real text layer; jump to a section or search a spec, then get back under the hood.
What's Inside This John Deere 5300N, 5400N, 5500N Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 5-20 | Recognize Safety Information, Follow Safety Instructions, Prevent Battery Explosions, Prevent Acid Burns, Avoid High-Pressure Fluids, Support Machine Properly, Service Tires Safely, Dispose of Waste Properly |
| General Specifications | 21-40 | Machine Specifications, Metric Cap Screw Torque Values, Diesel Fuel and Lubricants, Serial Number Plates |
| Repair - Engine | 41-54 | Remove and Install Engine, Remove and Inspect Radiator, Install Radiator, Engine Support and Lifting |
| Repair - Fuel and Air Intake Systems | 55-66 | Remove, Inspect and Install Fuel Tank, Speed Control Linkage, Air Cleaner Elements, Air Intake System |
| Repair - Electrical System | 67-89 | Battery, Starting Motor and Alternator, Switches and Sensors, Instrument Panel and Transmission Wiring Harnesses |
| Repair - Power Train | 90-248 | Clutch Housing and Clutch Pedal, Transmission (Range, Primary, Reverse, Pinion and Secondary Shafts), Power Take-Off (Controls, Drive Shaft, Shift Lever and Linkage), Differential (Bearing Pre-Load, Backlash, Differential Lock), Final Drives and Planetary Drive, Mechanical Front Wheel Drive and Differential Carrier |
| Repair - Steering and Brakes | 249-302 | Steering Valve and Cylinder, Steering Column, Service Brakes, Parking Brake Lever and Linkage, Trailer Brake Valve |
| Repair - Hydraulic System | 303-350 | Hydraulic Pump and Oil Filter, Hydraulic Lines, Rockshaft (Control Lever, Linkage and Control Valve), Draft Control, Selective Control Valve |
| Repair - Miscellaneous | 351-400 | Front Axle Without MFWD (Pivot Pin and Bushings), Front Wheel Bearings, Three-Point Hitch, Wheels and Tires, Operator Station |
| Operation and Tests - Electrical System | 401-566 | Component Location, Theory of Operation, Wiring Schematics, Diagnosis, Starting and Charging System Test Points, Tests and Adjustments |
| Operation and Tests - Power Train and Steering | 567-688 | Component Location, Theory of Operation (Incl. Steering Valve Operation), Diagnosis, Clutch and Transmission Tests, Steering Tests and Adjustments |
| Operation and Tests - Hydraulic System | 689-782 | Component Location, Theory of Operation, Diagnosis, Hydraulic Pressure and Flow Tests, Rockshaft and SCV Adjustments |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Hydraulic Pump Type | Tandem Gear | p. 24 |
| Hydraulic System Type | Open Center | p. 24 |
| Fuse 1 (R.h. low beam headlight) | 7.5 amp | p. 414 |
| Fuse 2 (L.h. low beam headlight) | 7.5 amp | p. 414 |
| Tractor moves smoothly going straight | Tractor moves smoothly going straight | p. 617 |
| 5300N | ||
| Engine Crankcase w/Filter | 6 L (6.3 U.S. qt) | p. 25 |
| Engine Power, 5300N | 40 kW (55 hp) | p. 23 |
| 5400N | ||
| Engine Power, 5400N | 52 kW (70 hp) | p. 23 |
