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Model List:
- 553 Loader
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Foreword
- 2. General Information
- 2.1. Machine Overview
- 2.2. Product View
- 2.3. Trademarks
- 2.4. Abbreviations
- 2.5. Regions and Country Versions
- 2.6. Recognize Safety Information
- 2.7. Understand Signal Words
- 2.8. Follow Safety Instructions
- 2.9. Prepare for Emergencies
- 2.10. Wear Protective Clothing
- 2.11. Park Machine Safely
- 2.12. Protect People and Animals
- 2.13. Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
- 2.14. Use Seat Belt Properly
- 2.15. Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
- 2.16. Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
- 2.17. Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Loads
- 2.18. Carry Materials Safely
- 2.19. Driving on Public Roads
- 2.20. Operating Loader with Attachments from Other Manufacturers
- 2.21. Operate Bucket/Attachment Safely
- 2.22. Operating NonSelfLevelling Loaders
- 2.23. Avoid Power Lines
- 2.24. Dig Safely
- 2.25. Detach Loader Safely
- 2.26. Use Safety Lights and Devices
- 2.27. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 2.28. Service Loader Safely
- 2.29. Service Machines Safely
- 2.30. Service Accumulator Systems Safely
- 2.31. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- 2.32. Check Hoses for Damage
- 2.33. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 2.34. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- 2.35. Decommissioning Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
- 3. Safety Signs
- 3.1. Replace Safety Signs
- 3.2. Avoid HighPressure Spray on Safety Signs
- 3.3. Mast, LeftHand
- 3.4. Mast, RightHand
- 3.5. Ballast Box
- 4. Preliminary Checks
- 4.1. Check and Inspect Equipment
- 5. Application Charts
- 5.1. Approved Tractors
- 5.2. Tractor Front Tires, Load Index, Turn Angle, and Tread Setting
- 6. Prepare Tractor
- 6.1. Prepare the Tractor
- 6.2. Rear Ballast
- 6.3. Inflate Front Tires
- 6.4. Remove Front Weights
- 6.5. Rear Tread Settings
- 6.6. Attach Ballast Box to Tractor Hitch
- 6.7. Add Ballast to Hitch
- 7. Controls
- 7.1. Operate Loader with MultiFunction Lever
- 7.2. Lock Out MultiFunction Lever
- 8. Attach and Detach Loader
- 8.1. Attach Loader
- 8.2. Check Loader Operation
- 8.3. Detach Loader
- 8.4. Remove Ballast Box
- 9. Attach and Detach Bucket or Attachment
- 9.1. Attachments Available
- 9.2. Attach the Bucket or Attachment
- 9.3. Detach the Bucket or Attachment
- 10. Transport
- 10.1. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 10.2. Driving on Public Roads
- 10.3. Transport Loads
- 11. Operate Loader
- 11.1. Preoperation Checks
- 11.2. Use Ballast Box
- 11.3. Avoid Rollover Accidents
- 11.4. Use Bucket Level Indicator
- 11.5. Level and Scrape Forward
- 11.6. Level in Reverse
- 11.7. Carry Material
- 11.8. Remove Material from a Pile
- 11.9. Loader Operations
- 11.10. Backfill
- 12. Lubrication and Maintenance
- 12.1. Lubricate and Maintain Loader Safely
- 12.2. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
- 12.3. Observe Lubrication Symbols
- 12.4. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
- 12.5. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
- 12.6. First 10 Hours
- 12.7. Every 10 Hours
- 12.7.1. Latch Pin
- 12.8. Every 50 Hours
- 12.8.1. Tighten Loader Frame Mounting Hardware
- 12.9. Every Two Years
- 13. Service
- 13.1. Service Loader or Tractor Safely (Loader Attached)
- 13.2. Work in Clean Area
- 13.3. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 13.4. ORing Installation
- 13.5. Procedure to Tighten Fittings
- 13.6. Replace Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing, or Connectors
- 13.7. Access Front of Tractor
- 13.8. Mounting Frame Hardware
- 13.9. Identify Hose Connections
- 13.10. Adjust Bucket Level Indicator
- 13.11. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 13.12. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 14. Storage
- 14.1. Prepare Loader for Storage
- 14.2. Store Loader and Attachments
- 15. Specifications
- 15.1. Specification Parameters
- 15.2. Non SelfLeveling Loader Specifications on 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E Tractors
- 15.3. Non SelfLeveling Loader Specifications on 5060E, 5070E, and 5080E Tractors
- 16. Serial Number
- 16.1. Record Product Identification Number
- 16.2. Keep Proof of Ownership
- 16.3. Keep Machines Secure
- 17. Assembly
- 17.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
- 17.2. Installation Instructions Available Online to John Deere Dealers
- 17.3. Recommended Setup and Assembly Sequence
- 17.4. Prepare the Tractor
- 17.5. Prepare the Loader
- 17.6. Install Loader on Tractor
- 17.7. Install Bucket or Attachment
- 17.8. Final Inspection and Adjustments
- 17.9. Install Optional Equipment and Attachments
- 18. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
- 18.1. John Deere Parts
- 18.2. The Right Tools
- 18.3. WellTrained Technicians
- 18.4. Prompt Service






