John Deere 55 riding mower specs and service data

The John Deere 55 is a riding lawn mower model manufactured from 1970 to 1972 by John Deere. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 55 is equipped with a 200 cc (12.2 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 66.67 mm (2.62 in) of the cylinder bore and 57.15 mm (2.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears.

The John Deere 55 riding mower features:

The Tecumseh V50 gasoline engine which produces 5.0 PS (3.7 KW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Disc brakes on transmission
Open operator station
Independent middle PTO with mechanical clutch
1.9 liters (0.5 US gal.; 0.4 Imp. gal)

John Deere 55 serial numbers:
1970: 001001
1971: 020001
1972: 025151

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 55
Tractor type	Riding lawn mower
Production years	1970-1972
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,370 mm (54.0 in)
Width	875 mm (34.5 in)
Height	927 mm (36.5 in)
Wheel base	1,015 mm (40 in)
Weight	120 kg (266 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	1.9 liters (0.5 US gal.; 0.4 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Tecumseh V50
Engine type	4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder
Displacement	200 cm³, (12.18 cu·in)
Compression ratio:	5.67:1
Cylinder bore:	66.67 mm (2.62 in)
Piston stroke:	57.15 mm (2.25 in)
Max. horsepower	5.0 PS (3.7 KW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Pressurized
Ignition system	Magneto ignition
Fuel system	Float type carburetor
Fuel used	Gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting system	Recoil starter
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.203 mm (0.008 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.305 mm (0.012 in)
Oil system
Oil type:	API SF or SE
Recommended oil:	Summer 30 or 10W-30, Winter 5W-30, 10W
Oil capacity:	0.81 liters (0.86 US.qts, 0.71 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RJ8C
Spark plug gap:	0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Disc brakes on transmission
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	belt-driven gear
Gears	2 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 6.4 kmh (4 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: –
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent with mechanical clutch
Middle PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Battery	12V

Attachments

John Deere 26″ mid-mount mower deck with 1-blade
Cutting width	660 mm (26.0 in)

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John Deere 55