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John Deere 2955 Maintenance

The John Deere 2955 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive utility tractor from 55 Utility series. This model was manufactured between 1987 and 1992. The John Deere 2955 tractor is powered by John Deere CD6359D four-cycle six-cylinder direct injection naturally aspirated liquid cooled diesel engine.

A 359 cubic inches (5.9 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 4.19" (106 mm), piston stroke of 4.33" (110 mm), and rated power of 97 hp (72.3 kW). The John Deere 2955 was fitted with two transmission options: top-shaft synchronized transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, or top-shaft synchronized partial powershift transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. Max travel speed (forward/reverse): 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h) and 8 mph (12.9 km/h). The closed center hydraulic system includes a piston pump with a flow of 21 gal/min (79.8 l/min).

The John Deere 2955 was equipped with a power steering system, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, 10.0x16 (2WD) or 13.6x28 (4WD) front tires, and 16.9x38 (2WD) or 18.4x38 (4WD) rear tires. The wheel base is 101.7" (2580 mm). The tractor is compatible with a John Deere 265 front-end loader with lift capacity to full height of 3920 lbs (1778 kg) and breakout force of 5730 lbs (2599 kg).

Refill Capacities
Engine oil capacity, gal (L) 3.0 (11.5)
Engine coolant capacity (with Sound-Gard Body), gal (L) 4.5 (17.0)
Engine coolant capacity (w/o Sound-Gard Body), gal (L) 5.0 (19.0)
Hydraulic/transmission system capacity (with FWD), gal (L) 14.0 (53.0)
Hydraulic/transmission system capacity (w/o FWD), gal (L) 13.2 (50.0)
Front axle oil capacity, gal (L) 1.75 (6.5)

Recommended Oil and Fluid
Engine oil type Torq-Gard Supreme, SAE 15W-30, 15W-40, 5W-20. API Service category CD, CE
Engine coolant type Cool-Gard Premix Coolant
Hydraulic/Transmission fluid type Hy-Gard, Low Viscosity Hy-Gard, JDM J20A/B, Quatrol
Front axle oil type GL-5 Gear Lubricant, SAE 85W-140, 80W-140

Service Intervals
Check hydraulic/transmission fluid level Every 50 hours
Lubricate axle hub bearings Every 50 hours
Clean battery and check electrolyte level 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
Clean cab air filters Every 200 hours
Check and service engine air filters Every 200 hours
Change engine fuel filter Every 600 hours
Replace hydraulic/transmission oil filter Every 600 hours
Replace return flow filter Every 600 hours
Check injection timing Every 600 hours
Check and adjust engine idling Every 600 hours
Check and adjust valve clearance Every 600 hours
Change hydraulic/transmission fluid Every 1200 hours
Change front axle oil Every 1200 hours
Replace primary engine air filter Every 1200 hours
Replace secondary engine air filter Every 1200 hours
Replace cab air filters Every 1200 hours
Replace hydrostatic steering oil filter Every 1200 hours
Clean and adjust wheel bearings Every 1200 hours
Flush cooling system and add new coolant Every 2000 hours

Replacement Parts
Engine oil filter part number T19044
Engine fuel filter part number AR50041
Primary engine air filter part number AZ20623
Secondary engine air filter part number AL67195
Cab recirculation air filter part number R65450, L38598
Hydraulic/transmission oil filter part number AR75603
Hydraulic/transmission return flow filter part number AL77061, AL56469, RE34958
Hydrostatic steering oil filter part number AL31413

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