Versatile 555 500 Series 1980 4WD Tractor Service Manual 40055520 (PU4021) English

Brands: Versatile / Ford New Holland / New Holland Agriculture

Equipment Type: Tractor

Manuals Type: Service Manual

Machine Model & Serial Number: 555

Region: N/R

Book Code: 40055520 (PU4021)

Issued: November 1980 (Reprinted)

Language: English

Pages: 432

File Format: Portable Document Format (PDF)

Remark: The absolute definitive factory service manual for the Versatile 555 articulated tractor. Nuclear Level Value: This technical compendium delivers an exhaustive, multi-level structural breakdown of all eight primary machine systems. Features surgical teardown and reassembly protocols for the Cummins VT-555-C turbocharged diesel engine, complex No-Spin planetary differentials, and the complete articulated frame pivot assemblies. Includes deep-level diagnostics for the closed-center hydraulic systems, PTO dropbox reconstruction, and environmental cab controls. A non-negotiable asset for the professional restoration of this classic high-horsepower 4WD tractor.

Table of contents

• SECTION 1: SERVICING
  • Introduction
  • Towing and Transportation
  • Hoists and Jacks
  • Specifications (Dimensions, Weights, Engine, Cooling System, Air Cleaner, Exhaust, Clutch, Brakes, Transmission, Drivelines, Axles, Steering, Hydraulics, Electrical, Frames, Drawbar, Cab, PTO)
  • Fuels, Fluids and Lubricants
  • Lubrication Schedule
  • Belts and Filters Replacement
  • Storage Preparation and Startup
• SECTION 2: ENGINE SYSTEMS
  • Description and Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Inspection and Check of Subsystems
  • Maintenance
    • Removal and Installation of Fuel Hoses, Tanks, and Gauges
    • Removal and Installation of Surge Tank and Radiator
    • Replacement of Engine Coolant Hoses and Reverse Flushing
    • Removal and Installation of Engine Air Cleaner and Muffler
    • Removal and Installation of Bypass Oil Filter Head and Cold Start Valve
    • Removal and Installation of Alternator and Starter
  • Removal and Installation Protocols
  • Capacities and Torque Values
• SECTION 3: DRIVE TRAIN
  • Description and Operation
  • Transmission
    • Troubleshooting
    • Transmission Servicing (Removal, Installation, Shift Shaft and Fork Adjustment)
    • Transmission Overhaul
      • Disassembly of Lines, Valves, Clutches, and Shafts
      • Inspection of Power Train Components
      • Assembly and End Play Adjustments
  • Clutches
    • Description and Operation
    • Servicing Master and PTO Clutches
    • Overhaul Procedures
  • Axle Assemblies
    • Description and Operation (Planetary Gears, No-Spin Unit)
    • Removal and Disassembly
    • Inspection and Troubleshooting
    • Overhaul (Differential Carrier, No-Spin Unit)
    • Assembly and Installation
  • Drivelines and Steady Bearings
  • PTO Dropbox (Disassembly, Assembly, Installation)
• SECTION 4: CONTROLS
  • Description and Operation
  • Maintenance
    • Throttle, Clutch, and Transmission Brake Linkage Adjustment
    • Range Selector and Implement Control Valve Linkage Adjustment
    • PTO Clutch Linkage Adjustment
    • Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Master Cylinder
    • Bleeding of Brake System
    • Removal and Installation of Steering Column
  • Overhaul of Brake Master Cylinder and Caliper
• SECTION 5: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
  • Description and Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance
    • Removal and Installation of Hydraulic Pump
    • Removal and Installation of Steering Control Valve and Cylinders
    • Adjustment of Implement Control Valve
    • Removal and Installation of Lift Cylinders and Depth Control Valve
    • Adjustments to Three-Point Hitch
  • Repair and Overhaul
• SECTION 6: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Description and Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance (Relays, Switches, Wiper Motor, Fan Motor)
  • Testing (Battery, Alternator, Starting Circuit, Neutral Safety Switch)
  • Repair (Wiring Diagrams, Alternator Overhaul)
• SECTION 7: ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
  • Description and Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Servicing (Evacuating, Charging, Purging, Leak Detection)
  • Maintenance
    • Replacement of Evaporator Core, Expansion Valve, Receiver/Dryer
    • Removal and Installation of Compressor and Clutch Plate
  • Compressor Overhaul
• SECTION 8: STRUCTURES
  • Description and Operation
  • Maintenance
    • Inspection of Frame Pivot Points
    • Replacement of Cab Mounts and Weatherseals
    • Removal and Installation of Grammar Seat
  • Repair (Repairs to Frame Articulation)

Professional Surgical Insight
When overhauling the Versatile 555 drivetrain, extreme precision is required when servicing the No-Spin differential unit detailed in Section 3. The center cam and spider must be perfectly aligned, and the driven clutches must rotate freely on the side gear splines; any binding here will completely eliminate the machine's ability to differentiate wheel speed during a turn. During engine service (Section 2), the Cummins VT-555-C requires strict adherence to cooling system maintenance; the dry chemical additive (DCA) filter must be replaced anytime the system is flushed to prevent aggressive internal cylinder liner cavitation. For the articulated frame (Section 8), never attempt to remove or repair the main pivot pins without safely blocking both the front and rear frames, as the immense 30,000 lb weight of the tractor will cause lethal chassis collapse if unsupported.