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Model List:
- 553 Loader
- 1. Contents
- 1.0.1. Recognize Safety Information
- 1.0.2. Understand Signal Words
- 1.0.3. Follow Safety Instructions
- 1.0.4. Prepare for Emergencies
- 1.0.5. Wear Protective Clothing
- 1.0.6. Park Machine Safely
- 1.0.7. Protect People and Animals
- 1.0.8. Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
- 1.0.9. Use Seat Belt Properly
- 1.0.10. Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
- 1.0.11. Use Caution On Slopes and Uneven Terrain
- 1.0.12. Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Loads
- 1.0.13. Carry Materials Safely
- 1.0.14. Transporting Round Bales Safely
- 1.0.15. Operate Grapple (If Equipped)
- 1.0.16. Driving on Public Roads
- 1.0.17. Operating Loader with Attachments from Other Manufacturers
- 1.0.18. Operate Bucket/Attachment Safely
- 1.0.19. Operating NonSelfLevelling Loaders
- 1.0.20. Avoid Power Lines
- 1.0.21. Dig Safely
- 1.0.22. Detach Loader Safely
- 1.0.23. Use Safety Lights and Devices
- 1.0.24. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 1.0.25. Service Loader Safely
- 1.0.26. Service Machines Safely
- 1.0.27. Service Accumulator Systems Safely
- 1.0.28. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- 1.0.29. Check Hoses for Damage
- 1.0.30. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 1.0.31. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- 1.0.32. Dispose of Waste Properly
- 1.1. Safety Signs
- 1.1.1. Replace Safety Signs
- 1.1.2. Safety Sign Locations
- 1.2. Prepare the Tractor
- 1.2.1. Approved Tractors
- 1.2.2. Front Tire Load Index and Minimum Rear Ballast Requirements
- 1.2.3. Inflating Front Tires
- 1.2.4. Remove Front Weights
- 1.2.5. Rear Tread Settings
- 1.2.6. Attaching Ballast Box to Tractor Hitch
- 1.2.7. Add Ballast to Hitch
- 1.3. Controls
- 1.3.1. Operating Loader with MultiFunction Control Lever
- 1.3.2. Locking Out MultiFunction Control Lever
- 1.4. Detach Loader
- 1.4.1. Removing Ballast Box
- 1.4.2. Detach Loader
- 1.5. Attach Loader
- 1.5.1. Attach Loader
- 1.5.2. Check Loader Operation
- 1.6. Transport
- 1.6.1. Carrying Loads
- 1.6.2. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 1.6.3. Lock Out MultiFunction Control Lever
- 1.6.4. Driving on Public Roads
- 1.7. Operate Loader
- 1.7.1. Preoperating Checks
- 1.7.2. Using Ballast Box
- 1.7.3. Avoid Rollover Accidents
- 1.7.4. Using Bucket Level Indicator
- 1.7.5. Leveling and Scraping Forward
- 1.7.6. Leveling in Reverse
- 1.7.7. Carrying Material
- 1.7.8. Removing Material from a Pile
- 1.7.9. Loading Operations
- 1.7.10. Digging
- 1.7.11. Backfilling
- 1.7.12. Operate Grapple (If Equipped)
- 1.7.13. Detaching the Bucket or Attachment
- 1.7.14. Attaching the Bucket or Attachment
- 1.7.15. Attachments Available
- 1.8. Lubrication and Maintenance
- 1.8.1. Lubricating and Maintaining Loader Safely
- 1.8.2. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
- 1.8.3. Observe Lubrication Symbols
- 1.8.4. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
- 1.8.5. First 10 Hours
- 1.8.6. Every 10 Hours
- 1.8.7. Every 50 Hours
- 1.8.8. Every Two Years
- 1.9. Service
- 1.9.1. Servicing Loader and/or Tractor Safely (Loader Attached)
- 1.9.2. Keep Service Area Clean
- 1.9.3. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 1.9.4. ORing Installation
- 1.9.5. Tightening Procedure for Fittings
- 1.9.6. Replacing Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing or Connectors
- 1.9.7. Accessing Front of Tractor
- 1.9.8. Mounting Frame Hardware5200, 5300, and 5400 Narrow Tractors Without Cab
- 1.9.9. Mounting Frame Hardware5500 Narrow Tractors Without Cab
- 1.9.10. Mounting Frame Hardware5E (3Cylinder) Series, 5X03 Series, 5210, 5220, 5310 and 5320 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cab)
- 1.9.11. Mounting Frame Hardware5103, 5203, 5303, 5403, 5200, 5200N, 5210, 5210N, 5220, 5300, 5300N, 5310, 5310N, 5320, 5320N, 5400, 5400N, 5045E, 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E Tractors With Cab
- 1.9.12. Mounting Frame Hardware5210, 5310 and 5320 Narrow Tractors Without Cab
- 1.9.13. Mounting Frame Hardware5D Series, 5105 and 5205 Tractors
- 1.9.14. Mounting Frame Hardware5200, 5300, and 5400 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cabs)
- 1.9.15. Mounting Frame Hardware5410, 5420, 5510, and 5520 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cabs)
- 1.9.16. Mounting Frame Hardware5225 and 5325 Tractors
- 1.9.17. Mounting Frame Hardware5325N Narrow Tractor
- 1.9.18. Mounting Frame Hardware5425, 5525, 5603, 5083E, 5085E (IT4), 5093E, 5100E (IT4), 5101E, and 5625 Tractors
- 1.9.19. Mounting Frame Hardware5085E (IT4) and 5100E (IT4) Tractors
- 1.9.20. Mounting Frame Hardware5425N, 5525N, and 5EN Series Narrow Tractors
- 1.9.21. Mounting Frame Hardware5025 Series, 5415 (020331 ), 5615 (020106 ), 5715 (020368 ) Series Tractors
- 1.9.22. Mounting Frame Hardware5M Series and 5105ML Tractors
- 1.9.23. Identifying Hose ConnectionsLoader Operated with MidMount Valve
- 1.9.24. Identifying Hose ConnectionsLoader Equipped with Multicoupler and Operated with MidMount Valve (5M Series and 5105ML Tractors)
- 1.9.25. Identifying Hose ConnectionsLoader Operated with Single Lever ICV
- 1.9.26. Adjusting Bucket Level Indicator
- 1.9.27. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.9.28. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.10. Specifications
- 1.10.1. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5D Series Tractors
- 1.10.2. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E Tractors
- 1.10.3. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5425 Tractor
- 1.10.4. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5095M Tractor
- 1.10.5. Non SelfLeveling Loader on 5085E Tractor
- 1.10.6. Round Bale Handling Capacities5E 3Cylinder Tractors
- 1.11. Assembly
- 1.11.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
- 1.11.2. Installation Instructions Available Online to John Deere Dealers
- 1.11.3. Recommended Set Up/Assembly Sequence
- 1.11.4. Prepare the Tractor
- 1.11.5. Prepare the Loader
- 1.11.6. Install Loader on Tractor
- 1.11.7. Install Bucket/Attachment
- 1.11.8. Final Inspection and Adjustments
- 1.11.9. Install Optional Equipment/Attachments
- 1.12. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
- 1.12.1. John Deere Is At Your Service
- 2. Page Number
- 2.1. Section 05
- 2.2. Section 10
- 2.3. Section 15
- 2.4. Section 20
- 2.5. Section 25
- 2.6. Section 30
- 2.7. Section 35
- 2.8. Section 40
- 2.9. Section 45
- 2.10. Section 50
- 2.11. Section 55
- 2.12. Section 60






