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John Deere 1550 Maintenance
The
John Deere 1550 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive utility tractor. This model
was manufactured from 1987 to 1994. The JD 1550 tractor is powered by 179.4
cubic inches (2.9 L) John Deere 3179DL 4-cycle three-cylinder liquid cooled
diesel engine with a maximum power of 43.4 Hp (32.4 kW) and 152 Nm (112.5 lb-ft)
of max torque at 1500 rev/min.
The John Deere 1550 is fitted with 3 transmission options:
8x4 synchromesh transmission, 16x8 partial powershift transmission, or 12x8
creeper transmission.
The maximum speed (forward/reverse): 18 mph (29
km/h) and 9.6 mph (15.4 km/h).
The closed center hydraulic system includes a
variable displacement pump with a flow of 5.8 gpm (22 lpm). The hydraulic
pressure is 190 bar (2755 psi). The 2-wheel drive models are equipped with
6.50x16 front tires and 12.4x36 rear tires. The 11.2x24 front tires and 14.9x28
rear tires are used for tractors with 4-wheel drive. The wheelbase is 80.7"
(2040 mm) for models with 2WD (4x2) and 81" (2050 mm) for models with 4WD (4x4).
Engine oil capacity, gal (L) |
1.6 (6.0) |
Engine coolant capacity, gal (L) |
2.6 (10.0) |
Hydraulic system capacity (Synchro transmission), gal (L) |
11.6 (44.0) |
Hydraulic system capacity (Collar-shift transmission), gal (L) |
10.3 (39.0) |
Front axle oil capacity, gal (L) |
1.4 (5.3) |
Recommended Oil and Fluid |
Engine oil type |
Plus-50, Torq-Gard Supreme, SAE 10W-30, 15W-40. API Service category CE or CD |
Engine coolant type |
Cool-Gard Premix or Cool-Gard PG Premix |
Hydraulic/transmission fluid type |
Hy-Gard, JDM J20A, JDM J20B, or Quatrol |
Front axle oil type |
GL-5 Gear Lubricant, SAE 80W-140 or 85W-140 |
Check hydraulic/transmission fluid level |
Every 50 hours |
Lubricate axle hub bearings |
Every 50 hours |
Check battery and clean terminals |
Every 100 hours |
Check front axle oil level |
Every 100 hours |
Change engine oil |
Every 200 hours |
Replace engine oil filter |
Every 200 hours |
Inspect and adjust alternator belt |
Every 200 hours |
Check and service air filter elements |
Every 200 hours |
Replace hydraulic/transmission filter |
Every 500 hours |
Check and adjust engine idling |
Every 500 hours |
Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 500 hours |
Adjust parking and service brakes |
Every 500 hours |
Change hydraulic/transmission fluid |
Every 1000 hours |
Replace primary engine air filter |
Every 1000 hours |
Replace secondary engine air filter |
Every 1000 hours |
Change engine fuel filter |
Every 1000 hours |
Change front axle oil |
Every 1000 hours |
Check fuel injection nozzles |
Every 2000 hours |
Flush cooling system and add new coolant |
Every 2000 hours |
Engine oil filter part number |
T19044 |
Engine fuel filter part number |
AR50041 |
Primary engine air filter part number |
AR84228, AL65051 |
Secondary engine air filter part number |
AL27159 |
Hydraulic/transmission oil filter part number |
AR75603 |
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