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John Deere 5500 Troubleshooting assistance

A week ago I discovered the problem on my JD 5500. Motor doesn't crank over. Explain me what is the breakdown?

Fuel type is wrong. Fuel pump not working. Check and overhaul. Incorrect fuel injection pump timing. Perform adjustment.

Here is my question - why my steering wheel turns too easy? How do I act to solve the problem?

Low Oil Rating - Pour full. This is a steering cylinder malfunction - Repair it. Steering pump have worn - Replace pump.

I bought a John Deere 5500 in november. Today there is breakdown. Engine won't start. Can anybody help me diagnose the cause of damage?

Starter does not work - Check starter and replace if necessary. Fuel line is clogged up - Clean and wash. The fuel filter element is dirty - Renstall filter element. Worn piston rings - Must be repaired.

I have the same model. Recently I noticed steering wheel works hard. Somebody tell me what's malfunction?

Low hydraulic oil level in the tank. It is required to top up the oil. hydraulic connection leaking. It is necessary to fix a defect. Pump of power steering is broke. Install the new pump. Hydraulic power steering is defective. Replace it.

5500 model question. Diesel is difficult to start. Need help to specify occasion of issue. What can I do?

Restriction in air filter/cleaner or induction system. Incorrect functions of the cold start system. Broken or Worn Piston Rings. Gasket Blow-By or Leakage. Water, dirt, or air in fuel system. Drain, flush, fill and bleed system. Fuel too heavy at low temperature.

John Deere 5500 diesel motor issues. Motor starts hard permanently. How do i fix damage?

Clogging in fuel tank vent. Air in fuel system. Restriction in exhaust pipe. Slow starter speed. Injection fuel is little or the spray is not excellent. Filter clogged. Long Idle periods.

There was a breakdown of the steering on our tractor. Why did this happen?

The air is in hydraulic system. You must release air from system. Hydraulic oil low level in system. Fill the tank. Steering hydraulic cylinder is damaged Make a replacement.

I own the same tractor. Why motor has not been started? How could i fix a failure?

Valve timing is improper - Set a valve timing. High or Low compression. Wear cylinder bores - Repair it. Leakage between valves and seats - Eliminate leakage.

JD 5500 issues. Diesel knocks. what kind of failure?

This is a small residue of engine oil. You should pour this. Coolant temperature is low.

I can't figure it out why tractor front axle to howls regularly while driving?

This is gears damage. Replace gears. Roller bearings crumbled. Replace it.

I own this tractor about four years. Recently, diesel starting is very difficult. How to get rid of this?

Injection nozzle is dirty. It is required to diagnose injector. Injection pump does not work. Repair fuel pump.

I get the same model. Explain to me what reason if differential lock assembly is defective swiftly? What's solution to the problem?

This is the diaphragm rupture or wear of discs friction clutch. You have to make repairs.

I have 5500 model. Diesel engine does not start. Help me can i fix the problem?

Possibly Dirt in the fuel system. Otherwise injection pump to lost adjustments.

Please help. Engine overheating occurs. How to fix it?

Lack of coolant in cooling system - Fill cooling system to proper level. Clogged radiator - Clean the core. Diesel Overload - Reduce diesel load. Loose or fan belt issue - Adjust fan belt and replace if needed.

My brother has JD 5500. Day before yesterday he got a strange noise in the rear axle housing. Which part is damaged?

These symptoms talk about bearing problems.

Help with the question what is the reason that diesel excessive white smoke at idle?

If white gas appeared from the exhaust pipe you required to replace piston rings immediately.