John Deere 550LC Excavator Repair Technical Manual

Table of Contents
Repair Technical Manual- TM1808
SECTION 00—General Information
Group 0001—Safety
Group 0002—General Specifications
Group 0003—Torque Values
Group 0004—Fuels and Lubricants
Group 0006—Predelivery Assembly Instructions
SECTION 01—Tracks
Group 0130—Track System
SECTION 02—Axles and Suspension Systems (Propel)
Group 0250—Axle Shaft, Bearings and Reduction Gears
Group 0260—Hydraulic System
SECTION 04—Engine
Group 0400—Removal and Installation
SECTION 05—Engine Auxiliary System
Group 0505—Cold Weather Starting Aids
Group 0510—Cooling Systems
Group 0515—Speed Controls
Group 0520—Intake System
Group 0560—External Exhaust Systems
SECTION 07—Connector Drive
Group 0752—Elements
SECTION 08—Transfer or Splitter Drive
Group 0800—Removal and Installation
Group 0851—Gears, Shafts and Bearings
SECTION 16—Electrical System
Group 1671—Batteries, Support, and Cables
Group 1672—Alternator, Regulator, and Charging
System Wiring
Group 1674—Wiring Harness and Switches
Group 1675—System Controls
Group 1676—Instruments and Indicators
SECTION 17—Frame or Supporting Structure
Group 1740—Frame Installation
Group 1749—Chassis Weights
SECTION 18—Operator’s Station
Group 1800—Removal and Installation
Group 1810—Operator Enclosure
Group 1821—Seat and Seat Belt
Group 1830—Heating and Air Conditioning
SECTION 20—Safety and Convenience
Group 2004—Horn and Warning Devices
SECTION 33—Excavator
Group 3302—Buckets
Group 3340—Frames
Group 3360—Hydraulic System
SECTION 43—Swing or Pivoting System
Group 4350—Mechanical Drive Elements
Group 4360—Hydraulic System
SECTION 99—Dealer Fabricated Tools
Group 9900—Dealer Fabricated Tools
Operation and Test Manual- TM1807
SECTION 9000—General Information
Group 01—Safety
Group 02—General Specifications
Group 03—Torque Values
Group 04—Fuels and Lubricants
Group 06—Predelivery Assembly Instructions
SECTION 9005—Operational Checkout Procedure
Group 10—Operational Checkout Procedure
SECTION 9010—Engine
Group 05—Theory of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 20—Adjustments
Group 25—Tests
SECTION 9015—Electrical
Group 05—System Information
Group 10—System Diagrams
Group 15—Sub-System Diagnostics
Group 20—References
SECTION 9020—Power Train
Group 05—Theory of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 20—Adjustments
SECTION 9025—Hydraulic System
Group 05—Theory of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 20—Adjustments
Group 25—Tests
SECTION 9031—Air Conditioning System
Group 05—Theory of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 20—Adjustments
Group 25—Tests
The John Deere 550LC Excavator Technical manuals are divided in two parts: repair and operation and tests. Repair sections tell how to repair the components. Operation and tests sections help you identify the majority of routine failures quickly. Information is organized in groups for the various components requiring service instruction. At the beginning of each group are summary listings of all applicable essential tools, service equipment and tools, other materials needed to do the job, service parts kits, specifications, wear tolerances, and torque values.