John Deere 2750, 2755, 2855N, 2955 Shop Manual 1980-2000 FSM (P/N JD-59)
John Deere Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: John Deere 2750, 2755, 2855N, 2955
Sub-models / Variants: CS (Collar Shift), TSS (Synchronized Transmission), High-clearance tractors
Model Years: 1980–2000
Serial Numbers: Early 2750: before SN 583 919 L; Late 2750: after SN 583 918 L. Other serial number references include CD600000, CD599999, 655825, 655824, 646531, 646530, 654696, 654695, 655825, 620 388L, 620 387L, 617 793L, 617 792L, 623 079L, 623 078L.
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 3.92 L (239 cid) for 2750, 2755, 2855N; 5.88 L (359 cid) for 2955
- Compression ratio: 17.8:1
- Engine idle speeds: Low idle 700–850 rpm; High idle 2410–2660 rpm
- Firing order: 1-3-4-2 (4-cylinder); 1-5-3-6-2-4 (6-cylinder)
- Electrical: 12 V architecture
- Max PTO power: 56 kW (75 Hp) to 63 kW (85 Hp) depending on model
John Deere Manual Features & Content Preview
- Original I&T Shop Service manual JD-59, serving as the official 152-page technical reference for four- and six-cylinder engine builds
- Covers 1980–2000 John Deere 2750, 2755, 2855N, and 2955 tractors, including both Collar Shift and Synchronized transmission variants
- Contains 121 exploded-view diagrams, 15 service tables for clearances, and 3 specific troubleshooting sections for hydraulic and drive systems
Procedural Documentation
This shop manual provides systematic procedures for engine, drivetrain, and hydraulic maintenance. Major chapters break down the front axle system. You will find detailed diagrams for both 2WD and MFWD configurations. The text provides deep, component-level coverage of the clutch and transmission assemblies, regardless of whether the tractor uses a Collar Shift or Synchronized setup. Further sections describe the hydraulic lift system, remote controls, and power steering components.
Supplemental data covers turbocharger service and electrical system diagnostics, such as alternator testing. The guide lists full specifications for engine timing alongside internal clearances. A dedicated section documents the Hi-Lo shift unit, noting internal component thickness standards for friction discs and belleville springs. Working on heavy agricultural equipment involves inherent mechanical risks. Always follow proper workshop safety protocols, especially when bleeding high-pressure hydraulics or supporting split chassis sections.
Specification and Reference Highlights
Rebuilding these diesel tractors requires exact tolerances. The manual supplies technical data for internal engine components, including crankshaft end play and main bearing clearances, typically noted in both metric and US customary units. Cylinder head bolt torque values are laid out in a multi-stage sequence, with final-stage angles of 50–70 degrees specified for particular models.
- Piston ring side clearance for the middle ring is specified at 0.038–0.076 mm.
- Main bearing diametral clearance is documented at 0.03–0.10 mm.
- Transmission pump bypass pressure is specified at 200–350 kPa.
This overview outlines the contents of the reference material and does not serve as a standalone repair guide.
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