Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
A slipping clutch or a rockshaft that won't hold a load can eat a week of fieldwork when the fault gets traced by trial and error. TM701619 is the 712-page John Deere technical manual PDF for the 550 through 704 tractor series, covering 17 variants including the 5055B. Power train repair fills about a third of the book, from clutch and PTO to transaxle, differential and final drives, while wiring diagrams trace your harness and hydraulic schematics map the pump, filter lines and rockshaft. During clutch work, set the lever to flywheel surface distance at 89-90 mm (3.50-3.54 in.); M12x1.5 steel hydraulic connectors take 21 N·m. One wrong guess costs you a clutch kit and a second tractor split. Bookmarked, text-searchable pages and exploded views get your parts order right the first time, and the tractor back in the field before the weather turns.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 4-66 | Safety, Specifications, Fuel and Lubricants, Serial Number Locations, Drain Oil and Water Before Servicing |
| Engine | 67-78 | Engine Maintenance, Cooling System |
| Fuel and Air | 79-104 | Speed Control Linkage, Fuel System, Air Intake System |
| Electrical System | 105-142 | Battery, Starter and Alternator, Electrical System Components, Wiring Harness |
| Power Train | 143-380 | Component Removal, PTO, Clutch, Transaxle, Differential, Final Drives |
| Steering and Brakes | 381-414 | Steering Repair, Brake Repair, Air Brake |
| Hydraulics | 415-440 | Hydraulic Pump, Filter and Lines, Rockshaft |
| Miscellaneous | 441-468 | Hood and Shields, Point Hitch |
| Cab Operator Station | 469-513 | Removal and Installation of Components (CAB), Removal and Installation of Components (OOS) |
| Special Tools (Dealer-Fabricated) | 514-519 | Dealer-Fabricated Tools |
| Operational Checkout Procedures | 520-533 | Engine Oil Level, Coolant Level, Transmission Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Fan and Belt, Fuel System, Air Intake System, Electrical System |
| Engine Operation Theory, Test and Adjust | 534-549 | Component Locations, Diagnose, Test, And Adjust |
| Fuel and Air System Operation Theory, Test, and Adjustment | 550-558 | Component Locations, Theory of Operation, Diagnose, Test, And Adjustments |
| Operational Principles, Test and Adjustment of Electrical System | 559-664 | Component Locations, Operational Principles, Diagnose, Test and Adjust |
| Operational Principles, Test and Adjustment of Drive System | 665-684 | Clutch Components, Gearbox Components, Final Drive Components, Rear PTO Components, Operational Principles of MFWD, Adjust Clutch |
| Operational Principles, Test and Adjustment of Steering and Braking Devices | 685-704 | 2WD Steering System Components, Brake System Components, Steering System Theory of Operation, Operational Principles of Braking System, Adjust Front Wheel Tread, Check Toe-In (MFWD) |
| Operational Principles, Test and Adjustment of Hydraulic System | 705-712 | Component Locations, Theory of Operation, Diagnose, Test and Adjust |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 550(5055B) | ||
| Maximum Torque | ≥193.7 N·m (143.1 lb-ft) | p. 31 |
| All Models | ||
| Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values (M6 Class 4.8 Lubricated) | 4.7 N·m | p. 40 |
| Hydraulic System Imperial Connector Torque (9/16-18 Guard Ring Nut) | 16 N·m | p. 42 |
| Hydraulic System Metric Connector Torque (M12x1.5 Steel or gray cast iron) | 21 N·m | p. 43 |
| Separate Lever (C) to Flywheel (A) Surface Distance (B) | 89-90 mm (3.50-3.54 in.) | p. 194 |
| Separate Lever (C) to Separate Bearing (E) Distance (D) | 2 mm (0.07 in.) | p. 194 |
| Brake Pedal Brake Distance | 70—90 mm (2.76—3.54 in.) | p. 402 |
| Brake Friction Disks Minimum Thickness | 4.15 mm (0.163 in.) | p. 402 |
| Engine Rated Speed | 2300 rpm | p. 31 |
| Engine Minimum Speed without Load | 700 ± 30 rpm | p. 31 |
| Engine Maximum Speed without Load | ≤ 2484 rpm | p. 31 |
| 550, 554, 5055B, 600, 604, 650, 654, 700, 704, 550-1, 554-1, 600-1, 604-1, 650-1, 654-1, 700-1, 704-1 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (CAB) | 110 L | p. 51 |
