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by 354d
Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 550 hydraulic hoses to radiator
Replies: 3
Views: 3673

Thanks for the reply Digitup. We managed to get the new hoses installed. Lots of sweat and grunting. Attaching some cord about 3 inches from the end of the hose to help pull the new hose over the nipple worked well. It is a two person job. Mine ruptured because they got hot in a fire two years ago. ...
by 354d
Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 550 hydraulic hoses to radiator
Replies: 3
Views: 3673

JD 550 hydraulic hoses to radiator

I have a Johnd Deere 550 that is leaking hydraulic fluid near the front on the engine compartment. I guessed that it was the two 1" hydraulic hoses going to the bottom of the radiator. Turns out, I was right because the hoses were charred and cracked from burning twigs and bark from a fire about two...
by 354d
Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 550 Steering Question
Replies: 3
Views: 6806

JD 550 Steering Question

Hi, question from a new comer. I have a straight 550 that has a steering problem. Turning to the right, the right track slows down or stops depending on how far I pull the lever. Turning to the left however, the track never fully stops, so I get a slow gradual turn to the left. I have tried adjustin...