John Deere 655 / 755 / 855 / 955 / 756 / 856 Tractor Shop Manual

Technical Scope for John Deere 655, 755, 756, 855, 856, 955 Compact Utility Tractors

• Built for owners and workshops servicing the John Deere 655, 755, 756, 855, 856, and 955 compact utility tractors, documenting engines, chassis, electrical, and fuel-injection specifications across 2WD and 4WD configurations.
• Official John Deere Technical Manual TM1360, published June 1996.
• Contains 72 exploded-view mechanical diagrams, 7 electrical schematics, and 4 detailed specification tables for engine and chassis clearances.
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• This 1996 edition is the final reference for the 955 build cycle, incorporating all earlier technical updates for the 655 through 856 series units.

Procedural and Diagnostic Scope

The documentation opens with an index categorized by starting paragraph, followed by a condensed service data summary. System-specific chapters detail repair and assembly sequences for the three-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine, including cylinder head, camshaft, timing gear, and piston-rod maintenance. Steering and front axle sections provide extensive detail on both 2WD and MFWD (mechanical front-wheel drive) systems, including spindle bushings, tie rod adjustments, and final drive gear cases.

Specification and Data Overview

Technical details include comprehensive charts for crankshaft main journal diameters, valve clearances, and piston-to-bore specifications. Tightening torque values are provided for major engine components and chassis fasteners, such as cylinder head bolts and hydrostatic unit hardware. Electrical reference values for alternators and starting systems are documented alongside wiring schematics for various model configurations. Cooling system specifications, lubrication viscosity charts, and fluid capacities are listed for all six tractor models. Note: This page is a contents overview for the manual. It does not provide repair or diagnostic instructions. An official John Deere OEM technical manual covering the 655–955 series compact utility tractors, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel-injection specifications for these Yanmar-powered units.