John Deere 550LC Excavator Workshop Repair Service Manual TM1808 PDF - MJODTM1808.zip
A complete service and repair guide for the 550LC Excavator, offering the technical detail needed to maintain, fix, and service the machine the way professional technicians do.
This John Deere 550LC Excavator workshop service and repair manual contains:
* Numbered table of contents easy to use so that you can find the information you need fast.
* Detailed sub-steps expand on repair procedure information
* Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step.
* Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information.
* Bold figure number help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
* Detailed illustrations, drawings and photos guide you through every procedure.
* Enlarged inset helps you identify and examine parts in detail.
TM1808 - John Deere 550LC Excavators Technical Manual - Repair
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Technical Information Feedback Form
General Information
Safety
General Specifications
Torque Values
Fuels and Lubricants
Predelivery Assembly Instructions
Tracks
Track System
Axles and Suspension Systems (Propel)
Axle Shaft, Bearings and Reduction Gears
Hydraulic System
Engine
Removal and Installation
Engine Auxiliary System
Cold Weather Starting Aids
Cooling Systems
Speed Controls
Intake System
External Exhaust Systems
Connector Drive
Elements
Transfer or Splitter Drive
Removal and Installation
Gears, Shafts and Bearings
Electrical System
Batteries, Support, and Cables
Alternator, Regulator, and Charging System Wiring
Wiring Harness and Switches
System Controls
Instruments and Indicators
Frame or Supporting Structure
Frame Installation
Chassis Weights
Operator`s Station
Removal and Installation
Operator Enclosure
Seat and Seat Belt
Heating and Air Conditioning
Safety and Convenience
Horn and Warning Devices
Excavator
Buckets
Frames
Hydraulic System
Swing or Pivoting System
Mechanical Drive Elements
Hydraulic System
Dealer Fabricated Tools
Total Pages/Size: 1,093 pages
File Format: PDF (bookmarked, ToC, Searchable, Printable, high quality)
Language: English
CONTENTS - Expanded View
00 - General Information
01 - Safety
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Avoid Power Lines
Beware of Exhaust Fumes
Dispose of Waste Properly
Follow Safe Procedures
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires
Illuminate Work Area Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Live With Safety
Move and Operate Machine Safely
Operate Only from Operator's Seat
Park Machine Safely
Prepare for Emergencies
Prevent Acid Burns
Prevent Battery Explosions
Protect Against Flying Debris
Protect Against Noise
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Replace Safety Signs
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Machines Safely
Stay Clear of Moving Parts
Support Machine Properly
Use Handholds and Steps
Use Proper Lifting Equipment
Use Tools Properly
Warn Others of Service Work
Wear Protective Clothing
Work in a Clean Area
02 - General Specifications
550LC Excavator Overview
550LC Excavator
550LC Lift Capacity-KG (LB)
Drain and Refill Capacities
Engine Specifications
Working Ranges
03 - Torque Values
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values
Check Oil Lines And Fittings
Hardware Torque Specifications
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors
Service Recommendations For Flared Connections-Straight or Tapered Threads
Service Recommendations For Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings
Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting
Service Recommendations for O-Ring Boss Fittings
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
04 - Fuels & Lubricants
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Diesel Engine Oil
Diesel Fuel
Diesel Fuel Storage
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers
Fuel Tank
Grease
Hydraulic Oil
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Lubricant Storage
Lubricity of Diesel Fuels
Mixing of Lubricants
Oil Filters
Swing Gearbox, Propel Gearbox and Pump Gearbox Oils
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease
Track Roller, Front Idler, and Carrier Roller Oil
06 - Predelievery Assembly Instructions
Adjusting Bucket Linkage
Attach Windshield Wiper
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Connecting Arm Cylinder Rod
Connecting Boom Cylinder Rod
Connecting Bucket Cylinder Hoses
Connecting Hoses Between Boom and Machine
Counterweight Installation (With Hydraulic Removal Option)
Extending the Side Frame
Installing Arm
Installing Boom Cylinder
Installing Boom
Installing Bucket
Installing Counterweight (Without Hydraulic Removal Option)
Lubricate Working Tool Pivots
Precautions for Assembling
Precautions for Lifting Work
Precautions for Operating Machine
Retracting the Side Frame
Specifications
01 - Wheels or Tracks
Assemble Front Idler
Assemble Track Adjuster Recoil Spring
Disassemble and Assemble Lower Track Roller
Disassemble and Assemble Track Adjuster Cylinder
Disassemble and Assemble Track Carrier Roller
Disassemble and Assemble Track Chain
Disassemble Front Idler
Disassemble Track Adjuster Recoil Spring
Essential Tools
Inspect Metal Face Seals
Install Track Chain
Measure Front Idler Wear
Measure Lower Track Roller Wear
Measure Track Carrier Roller Wear
Measure Track Chain Bushing Wear
Measure Track Chain Link Wear
Measure Track Chain Pitch
Measure Track Shoe Grouser Wear
Other Material
Remove and Install Front Idler
Remove and Install Lower Track Roller
Remove and Install Sprocket
Remove and Install Track Adjuster Cylinder and Recoil Spring
Remove and Install Track Carrier Roller
Remove and Install Track Shoe
Remove Track Chain
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
Track Sag Adjustment
02 - Axles and Suspension Systems
50 - Axle Shaft, Bearings, and Reduction Gears
Assemble Propel Gearbox
Disassemble Propel Gearbox
Inspect Metal Face Seals
Other Material
Remove and Install Propel Gearbox
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
60 - Hydraulic System
Disassemble and Assemble Counterbalance Valve
Disassemble and Assemble Propel Flow Regulator
Disassemble and Assemble Propel Motor and Brake
Disassemble and Assemble Rotary Manifold
Other Material
Propel Motor Start-Up Procedure
Remove and Install Counterbalance Valve
Remove and Install Propel Flow Regulator
Remove and Install Propel Motor and Brake
Remove and Install Propel Motor Crossover Relief Valves
Remove and Install Propel Speed Change Solenoid Valve
Remove and Install Rotary Manifold
Remove and Install Speed Selector Valve
Rotary Manifold Air Test
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
04 - Engine
14L (875 cu. in.) N14 Series Cummins Engine
Essential Tools
Inspect Crankcase Ventilation Tube
Measure And Adjust Injector And Engine Valve Clearances
Remove And Install Engine
Remove and Install Starting Motor
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
05 - Engine Auxiliary Systems
05 - Cold Weather Starting Aids
Other Material
Remove and Install Starting Aid Solenoid and Nozzle
10 - Cooling System
Inspect Belts and Check Tension
Remove and Install Alternator Belts
Remove and Install Fan Belt
Remove and Install Fan, Shroud, and Guard
Remove and Install Radiator
Remove and Install Water Pump Belt
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
15 - Speed Controls
Disassemble and Assemble Engine Controller (EC) Motor and Sensor
Engine Speed Control Linkage Adjustment
Engine Speed Programming Procedure After Battery Disconnection
Other Material
Remove and Install Engine Control (EC) Motor and Sensor
Remove and Install Speed Control Linkage
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
20 - Intake System
Air Intake Leakage Check
Remove and Install Air Cleaner
Specifications
30 - External Exhaust System
60 - External Fuel Supply Systems
Remove and Install Fuel Tank
Specifications
07 - Dampener Drive (Flex Coupling)
Remove and Install Connector Drive Coupling
08 - Transfer or Splitter Drive
00
Remove and Install Pump Drive Gearbox
Specifications
51
Disassemble and Assemble Pump Drive Gearbox
Specifications
16 - Electrical System
71 - Batteries, Support, and Cables
Adding 12 or 24 Volt Accessories
Charging Battery
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals
Engine Speed Programming Procedure After Battery Disconnection
Handle Batteries Safely
Procedure for Testing Batteries
Remove and Install Batteries
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
Using Booster Batteries-24 Volt System
72 - Alternator, Regulator, and Charging System Wiring
Alternator Belt Tension Adjustment
Alternators and Starting Motors-Use CTM77
Remove and Install Alternator
Service Equipment and Tools
Specifications
74 - Wiring Harness and Switches
Cab Harness (W2) Component Location Diagram
Connecting Engine Controller (EC) and Pump and Valve Controller (PVC) Harness Connector
Disconnecting Spring Wire Clip Connectors
Disconnect Tab Retainer Connectors
Engine and Frame Harness (W1) Component Location Diagram
Essential Tools
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes
Install DEUTSCH™ Contact
Install WEATHER PACK™ Contact
Monitor and Relay Harness (W3) Component Location
Remove and Install Key Switch
Remove Connector Body from Blade Terminals
Replace DEUTSCH™ Connectors
Replace WEATHER PACK™ Connector
Replacing Fuses
75 - System Controls
Specifications
Welding On Machine
Welding Repair of Major Structure
76 - Instruments and Indicators
Remove and Install Right Console Controller