Hello all, Thanks for this great forum. I just purchased a 1997 455G loader and need operator, parts ,and service manuals. I am familiar with Caterpillar publications, but this is the first time I have owned a John Deere and Actually only my second loader. I worked all my life in the truck parts business, so I am accustomed to learning different parts catalogs. I just signed up at the John Deere web site, and I have been spending some time in the parts catalog, and it seems intuitive, but I really appreciate paper manuals. There are several formats that can be purchased, paper, downloadable, etc. Just thought I would ask for opinions, where to buy, what format, etc. Thanks Johnny Walker
EBAY is your friend otherwise will have to do a Google search for literature.
Thank You Mr Miller. I did find some on Ebay , but not the same publication part numbers as John Deere web site, and they also looked different than pictures on John Deere site. I just don't want to end up with third party manuals that are lacking in detail , similar to car manuals that are sold at auto parts stores. JohnnyWalker
I appreciate EBay and I think I now understand the differences in the manuals available. TM1404 14JUN11 is the service manual listed for a 455g on John Deere web site, printed version $186.07. There is an identical p/n TM1404 14JUN11 on EBay for $299 used, but it’s a binder style. There are also softback versions on EBay, which I originally mistook for third party, but I think these must be what John Deere is selling for $186.07 My remaining question is should the purchase of test manual TM1403 15APR03 be considered? Its $366.95 from John Deere. Thanks Johnny Walker
Not sure you will ever need the test manual, much of the equipment to perform you will not have access to anyway. Mostly hydraulics pressures and flows.
Thank You. That really helps. I ordered the operators and I am shopping for repair. I do not have the test equipment and would have to hire that work anyway. Johnny
I meant operators manual and repair manual.