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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. Dealers Record
- 2.7. Predelivery
- 2.8. Delivery
- 2.9. AfterSale
- 2.10. Record Product Identification Number
- 2.11. Keep Proof of Ownership
- 2.12. Keep Machines Secure
- 2.13. To the Dealer
- 2.14. Recognize Safety Information
- 2.15. Understand Signal Words
- 2.16. Follow Safety Instructions
- 2.17. Prepare for Emergencies
- 2.18. Wear Protective Clothing
- 2.19. Park Machine Safely
- 2.20. Protect People and Animals
- 2.21. Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
- 2.22. Use Seat Belt Properly
- 2.23. Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
- 2.24. Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
- 2.25. Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Loads
- 2.26. Carry Materials Safely
- 2.27. Transporting Round Bales Safely
- 2.28. Operate Grapple (If Equipped)
- 2.28.1. Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
- 2.28.2. How to Pick Up a Round Bale
- 2.28.3. How to Pick Up a Round Bale on a Slope
- 2.28.4. How to Transport a Round Bale
- 2.28.5. How to Remove Material from a Pile
- 2.29. Driving on Public Roads
- 2.30. Operating Loader with Attachments from Other Manufacturers
- 2.31. Operate Bucket/Attachment Safely
- 2.32. Operating NonSelfLevelling Loaders
- 2.33. Avoid Power Lines
- 2.34. Dig Safely
- 2.35. Detach Loader Safely
- 2.36. Use Safety Lights and Devices
- 2.37. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 2.38. Service Loader Safely
- 2.39. Service Machines Safely
- 2.40. Service Accumulator Systems Safely
- 2.41. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- 2.42. Check Hoses for Damage
- 2.43. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 2.44. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- 2.45. Decommissioning Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
- 3. Safety Signs
- 3.1. Pictorial Safety Signs
- 3.2. Replace Safety Signs
- 3.3. Avoid HighPressure Spray on Safety Decals
- 3.4. Ballast Box
- 3.5. Multicoupler
- 4. Prepare Tractor
- 4.1. Prepare the Tractor
- 4.2. Approved Tractors
- 4.3. Rear Ballast
- 4.4. Front Tire Load Index and Minimum Rear Ballast Requirements
- 4.4.1. and 5025 Series, 5E Limited Series, 5M Series, and 5105ML Tractors
- 4.4.2. N Series Tractors
- 4.4.3. L and 5090EL Tractors
- 4.4.4. Series, 5D Series 2WD, and 5E (3Cylinder) Series MFWD Tractors
- 4.4.5. Ballast
- 4.4.6. Tire Rating
- 4.5. Remove Front Weights
- 4.6. Rear Tread Settings
- 4.7. Inflate Front Tires
- 4.8. Attach Ballast Box to Tractor Hitch
- 4.8.1. ThreePoint Hitch
- 4.8.2. QuickHitch
- 4.9. Add Ballast to Hitch
- 5. Controls
- 5.1. Operate Loader with MultiFunction Lever
- 5.2. Lock Out MultiFunction Lever
- 5.3. Relieve Hydraulic Pressure
- 6. Detach Loader
- 6.1. Remove Ballast Box
- 6.2. Detach Loader
- 7. Attach Loader
- 7.1. Attach Loader
- 7.2. Check Loader Operation
- 8. Transport
- 8.1. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 8.2. Driving on Public Roads
- 8.3. Carry Loads
- 9. Operate Loader
- 9.1. Preoperation Checks
- 9.2. Use Ballast Box
- 9.3. Avoid Rollover Accidents
- 9.4. Use Bucket Level Indicator
- 9.5. Raise and Lower Loader
- 9.6. Level and Scrape Forward
- 9.7. Level in Reverse
- 9.8. Carry Material
- 9.9. Remove Material from a Pile
- 9.10. Loader Operations
- 9.11. Backfill
- 9.12. Operate Grapple (If Equipped)
- 9.12.1. Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
- 9.12.2. How to Pick up a Round Bale
- 9.12.3. How to Pick up a Round Bale on a Slope
- 9.12.4. How to Transport a Round Bale
- 9.12.5. How to Remove Material from a Pile
- 9.13. Detach the Bucket or Attachment
- 9.13.1. Hydraulically Operated Attachment (Grapple)
- 9.13.2. Style Carrier
- 9.13.3. Global Carrier (Manual)
- 9.13.4. SkidSteer Carrier
- 9.14. Attach the Bucket or Attachment
- 9.14.1. Style Carrier
- 9.14.2. Global Carrier (Manual)
- 9.14.3. SkidSteer Carrier
- 9.14.4. Hydraulically Operated Attachment (Grapple)
- 9.15. Attachments Available
- 10. Lubrication and Maintenance
- 10.1. Lubricate and Maintain Loader Safely
- 10.2. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
- 10.3. Observe Lubrication Symbols
- 10.4. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
- 10.5. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
- 10.6. First 10 Hours
- 10.7. Every 10 Hours
- 10.7.1. Global CarrierLatch Pin
- 10.7.2. SkidSteer Attachment Carrier
- 10.8. Every 50 Hours
- 10.8.1. Tighten Loader Frame Mounting Hardware
- 10.9. Every Two Years
- 11. Service
- 11.1. Service Loader and Tractor Safely (Loader Attached)
- 11.2. Work in Clean Area
- 11.3. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 11.4. ORing Installation
- 11.5. Tighten Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses
- 11.6. Replace Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing, or Connectors
- 11.7. Access Front of Tractor
- 11.7.1. Series, 5E Series, and 5M Series Tractors
- 11.7.2. Series, 5E Limited Series, and 5EN Series Tractors
- 11.8. Mounting Frame Hardware5200, 5300, and 5400 Narrow Tractors Without Cab
- 11.9. Mounting Frame Hardware5500 Narrow Tractors Without Cab
- 11.10. Mounting Frame Hardware5E (3Cylinder) Series, 5X03 Series, 5210, 5220, 5310, and 5320 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cab)
- 11.11. Mounting Frame Hardware5210, 5310 and 5320 Narrow Tractors Without Cab
- 11.12. Mounting Frame Hardware5D Series, 5105 and 5205 Tractors
- 11.13. Mounting Frame Hardware5200, 5300, and 5400 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cab)
- 11.14. Mounting Frame Hardware5410, 5420, 5510, and 5520 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cabs)
- 11.15. Mounting Frame Hardware5225 and 5325 Tractors
- 11.16. Mounting Frame Hardware5325N Narrow Tractor
- 11.17. Mounting Frame Hardware5425, 5525, 5625, 5603, 5083E Limited, 5093E Limited, 5101E Limited, 5076EL, and 5090EL Tractors
- 11.18. Mounting Frame Hardware5425N, 5525N, and 5EN Series Narrow Tractors
- 11.19. Mounting Frame Rear Hardware5076EN and 5090EN Narrow Tractors
- 11.20. Mounting Frame Hardware5025 Series, 5415 (020331), 5615 (020106), 5715 (020368) Tractors, and 5076EL and 5090EL (9F3R Transmission) Tractors
- 11.21. Mounting Frame Hardware5M Series and 5105ML Tractors
- 11.22. Identify Hose ConnectionsLoader Operated with MidMount Valve
- 11.23. Identify Hose ConnectionsLoader Operated with MidMount Valve (5076EN and 5090EN Tractors)
- 11.24. Identify Hose ConnectionsLoader Equipped with Multicoupler and Operated with MidMount Valve (5M Series and 5105ML Tractors)
- 11.25. Identify Hose ConnectionsLoader Operated with SingleLever ICV
- 11.26. Adjust Bucket Level Indicator
- 11.27. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 11.28. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 12. Specifications
- 12.1. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5D Series Tractors
- 12.2. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E Tractors
- 12.3. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5425 Tractor
- 12.4. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5095M Tractor
- 12.5. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5085E Tractor
- 12.6. NonSelfLeveling Loader on 5076EL and 5090EL Tractors
- 12.7. NonSelfLeveling Loader on 5076EL and 5090EL Tractorswith Narrow Front Axle
- 12.8. Round Bale Handling Capacities5E 3Cylinder Tractors
- 12.8.1. Round Bale Sizes and Weights
- 13. Assembly
- 13.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
- 13.2. Installation Instructions Available Online to John Deere Dealers
- 13.3. Recommended Set Up and Assembly Sequence
- 13.4. Prepare the Tractor
- 13.5. Prepare the Loader
- 13.6. Install Loader on Tractor
- 13.7. Install Bucket or Attachment
- 13.8. Install TextFree Safety Decals
- 13.9. Final Inspection and Adjustments
- 13.10. Install Optional Equipment and Attachments
- 14. CE Approval Specifications
- 14.1. EC Declaration of Conformity
- 14.2. CE Label
- 15. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
- 15.1. John Deere Parts
- 15.2. The Right Tools
- 15.3. WellTrained Technicians
- 15.4. Prompt Service






