John Deere 553 Loader Operator Manual OMPXX12055

Description

• 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