
SHOP MANUAL ,
OlIVER & COGKSHUTT
SERIES 1550,1555, 1600,
1650, 1655
Also Covers MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE
SERIES G-550, G-750
NOTE: Servicing the Minneapolis-Moline Series G-550 can be accomplished by
using the information contained in this manual for Series 1555. To service
Minneapolis-Moline Series G-750, use information for Series 1655.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Tractor serial number plate is located on the rear side of the instrument panel
support. Engine serial number is stamped on right front flange of engine
directly below the generator or alternator.
BUILT IN THESE VERSIONS
Rowcrop, Industrial, Wheatland, High Clearance and Utility. Rowcrop tractors
are available in single front wheel, dual wheel tricycle and adjustable axle
versions, while Industrial and Wheatland models are available with non-
adjustable front axles only.

INDEX (By Starting Paragraph)
MODEL
1550
1555
MODEL
1600
MODEL
1650
1655
•
BELT PULLEY 214 214 214
BRAKES 212 212 212
CARBURETOR
LP-Gos 109 96, 109 109
Gasoline 89 89 89
CLUTCH
Engine Clutch Adjustment 150 150 150
Engine Clutch R&R 151 151 151
Engine Clutch Overhaul 153 153 153
Power Take-Off Clutch 217. 224 217 217, 224
COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator 138 138 138
Thermostat 140 140 140
Water Pump 139 139 139
CREEPER DRIVE 172 172 172
DIESEL SYSTEM
Energy Cells 128 128 128
Fuel Supply Pump 131 131
Fuel System Bleeding 113 113 113, 113A
Governor Adjustment 127 127 127
Nozzles, Testing 116 116 116, 121A
Nozzles. R&R 115 115 115, 121
Nozzles. Overhaul 120A 120A 120A. 121F
Injection Pump R&R 123 123 123
Injection Pump Timing 122A 122A 122A
Troubleshooting 110 110 110
DIFFERENTIAL
Overhaul 206 206 206
Remove & Reinstall 204 204 204
ELECTRICAL
Alternator 148 148
Distributor 143 142 143
Generator 147
Regulator 148 147 148
Starting Motor 149 149 149
Wiring Diagrams Pages 69, 70. 71. 72
ENGINE
Assembly R&R 60 60 60
Cam Followers 67 67 67
Camshaft 74 74 74
Connecting Rods & Bearings .. 79 79 79
Crankshaft & Bearings 80 80 80
Cylinder Head 61 61 61
Cylinder Sleeves 76 76 76
Flywheel 83 83 83
Front Oil Seal 81 81 81
Main Bearings 80 80 80
Oil Pump 84 84 84, 86.87
Pistons 76 76 76
Piston Pins 78 78 78
Piston & Hod Removal 75 75 75
Piston Rings 77 77 77
Rear Oil Seal 82 82 82
Relief Valve. Oil Pressure 88 88 88
Rocker Arms 68 68 68
Tappets (Cam Followers) 67 67 67
Timing Gear Cover 70 70 70
Timing Gears 71 71 71
Valve Guides 64 64 64
Valve Rotators 65 65 65
Valve Springs 66 66 66
Valves & Valve Seats 63 63 63
MODEL
1550
1555
MODEL
1600
MODEL
1650
1655
FINAL DRIVE
Bevel Gears 207 207 207
Bull Gears 209 209 209
Bull Pinions 208 208 208
Differential 204 204 204
High Clearance 211A 211A
Wheel Axle Shafts 211 211 211
FRONT SYSTEM
Four-Wheel Drive 27 27 27
Front Axle Member 1 1 1
Front Bolster 13 13 13
Hydraulic Front Wheel Drive .. 46A
Pivot Pin 1 1 1
Spindle (Knuckle) 5 5 5
Steering Gear (Axle) 9 9 9
Steering Gear (Tricycle) 21 21 21
Tie Rods & Toe-In 4 4 4
GOVERNOR
Adjust, Non-Diesel 133 133 133
Adjust, Diesel 127 127 127
Overhaul, Non-Diesel 137 137 137
HYDRA-POWER DRIVE UNIT . . . 154 154 154
HYDRAUL SHIFT ... 171A
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Other Than
Depth-Stop Cylinder)
Adjustments 236 236 236
Electrical Tests 232 232 232
Lubrication & Maintenance 233 233 233
Hydra-Lectric Control Unit 250 250 250
Hydraulic Housing 253 253 253
Control Levers & Linkage 254 254 254
Flow Divider Valve 244 244 244
Pump 245,246B. 246C
Pump Drive Shaft & Pinion 247 247 247
Rockshaft 256 256 256
Rockshaft Cylinder 257 257 257
Remote Cylinders 261 261 261
Trouble Shooting 231 231 231
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Depth-Stop Remote
Cylinder System Only)
Adjustments 265 265
Fluid and Filters ; 268 ....... 268
Overhaul 269 269
POWER STEERING 47 47 47
POWER TAKE-OFF
Clutch Adjustment 217.224 217 217.224
Clutch Overhaul 219.227 219 219,227
Drive Shaft R&R 221. 226 221 221. 226
PTO Unit R&R 223. 229 223 223. 229
HEVERSE-O-TORC DRIVE UNIT 185 179 179,185
STEERING GEAR (Manual)
Axle Type 9
Tricycle Type 21
TRANSMISSION
Bevel Pinion Shaft 203G
Countershaft 203F
Input Shaft 203E
Reverse Idler 203H
Shift Rails and Forks 203D
Shift Cover 203D
9
21
202
199
195
201
197
192
9
21
202
199
195
201
197
192

CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
Moder
1550
GENERAL 1555
Engine Make Own
Cylinders, Number of 6
Cylinder Bore, Non-Diesel-Inches 3%
Cylinder Bore. Diesel-Inches 3%
Stroke-Inches 3%
Displacement, Non-Diesel-Cu. In 232
Displacement, Diesel-Cu. In 232
Compression Ratio, Gasoline 8:1
Compression Ratio, LP-Gas 8.75:1
Compression Ratio, Diesel 16.5:1
Pistons Removed From Above
Main Bearings, Number of 4
Cylinder Sleeves Type Wet
Forward Speeds, Number of 6
Battery Terminal Grounded Neg.
(1) Prior to Tractor Serial No. 137613.
(2) Series 1650 and 1655 diesel engine has 7 main bearings.
Model
1600
Own
6
3V2(1),3%
3%
4
231(1),248
265
8.5:1
9:1
16:1
Above
4
Wet
6
Pos.
Model
1650
1655
Own
6
33/4
3%
4
265
283
8.5:1
9:1
16:1
Above
4(2)
Wet
6
Neg.
TUNE-UP
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-5-3-6-2-4
Valve Tappet Gap. Non-Diesel, Int 0.009-0.011 0.013-0.015 0.019-0.021
Valve Tappet Gap, Diesel, Int 0.009-0.011 0.009-0.011 See Par. 63
Valve Tappet Gap, Non-Diesel, Exh 0.015-0.017 0.022-0.024 0.029-0.031
Valve Tappet Gap, Diesel, Exh 0.019-0.021 0.019-0.021 0.029-0.031
Valve Face Angle, Degrees 441/2 44^2 44V2(5)
Valve Seat Angle, Degrees 45 45 45(5)
Ignition Distributor Make Holley D-R Holley
Ignition Distributor Model D-2563AA 1112632 D-2563AA
Generator & Regulator Make D-H D-R D-R
Generator Model See Par. 148 1100419 See Par. 148
Regulator Model See Par. 148 1118997 See Par. 148
Starting Motor Make D-R D-R D-R
Starting Motor Model, Non-Diesel See Par. 149
Starting Motor Model, Diesel — See Par. 149
Ignition Distributor Contact Gap 0.016,0.025(4) 0.016 0.025
Ignition Distributor Timing, Gasoline —< -See Par. 145
Ignition Distributor Timing, LP-Gas TDC 5° BTDC TDC
Injection Pump Make — Roosa-Master
Injection Pump Model — See Par. 122
Injection Pump Timing 2° ATDC 7° BTDC 2" BTDC(3)
Injector Make CAV, Bosch CAV CAV(3)
Carburetor Make, Gasoline Marvel-Schebler
Carburetor Make, LP-Gas Bosch-Ensign Zenith or Bosch Bosch-Ensign
Carburetor Modei, Gasoline — See Par. 89 TSX807
Carburetor Model, LP-Gas CBX PC2J10' or CBX CBX
Engine Low Idle RPM. Gasoline 400,800(4) 300 450,800(6)
Engine Low Idie, RPM, LP-Gas 550,800(4) 525 525,800(6)
Engine Low Idle RPM, Diesel 675,800(4) 675 See Par. 127
Engine High Idle RPM, Non-Diesel 2420 2100 2420
Engine High Idie RPM, Diesel 2420 2100 2420
Engine Rated RPM 2200 1900 2200
Beit Puliey RPM, Rated engine—
Singie Speed PTO 1018 1188
Dual Speed PTO 1035 .... 1035
PTO RPM, Rated Engine-
Single Speed (540) 541 581
Single Speed (1000) 1015 1008
Dual Speed (540) 550 .... 550
Dual Speed (1000) 994 .... 994
(3) Series 1650 after tractor serial number 187 586-000 and all 1655 diesel are equipped with Roosa-
Master *'pencii" injectors, and injection pump timing is 4° BTDC. (4) Model 1555. (5) Series
1650 S/N 187 586-000 and up, and Series 1655, valve face angle is 29^^ degrees and valve seat
angle is 30 degrees (6) Model 1655.

SERIES 1550.15S5-1600-1650.1655
Paragraphs 1.2
2.624-2.625 2.624-2.625
2.249-2.250 2.249-2.250
--^2.4365-2.4375
6.749-6.750^-
0.0005-0.0035 ^—
0.0005-0.0035 0.0015-0.0045
- 0.0005-0.0015
- 0.0005-0.0015
- See Par. 76 •
- Spring Loaded —
- See Par. 80
0.0015-0.003
CONDENSED SERVICE DATA (CONTJ
Model Model Model
1550 UOO 1650
SIZES-CAPACITIES-CLEARANCES 1555 U55
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter 2.249-2.250
Crankpin Diameter, Non-Diesei 2.249-2.250
Crankpin Diameter, Diesel 2.249-2.250
Rod Length, Center to Center 6.745-6.750
Camshaft Journal Diameter, Front 1.749-1.750-
Camshaft Journai Diameter, Others —1.7485-1.7495 See Par. 74
Piston Pin Diameter _ 1.2494-1.2497 '-
Valve Stem Diameter, Inlet 0.372-0.373
Valve Stem Diameter, Exhaust .—. 0.371-o!372
Compression Ring Width See Par 77 ^-
Oil Ring Width See Par. 77-
Main Bearings Clearance, Non-Diesel 0.0002-0.0032
Main Bearings Clearance, Diesel 0.0002-0.0032
Rod Bearings Clearance, Non-Diesel
Rod Bearings Clearance, Diesel
Piston Skirt Ciearance _.
Camshaft End Piay _.
Crankshaft End Play ._,
Camshaft Bearings Clearance —
Cooling System, Gallons 5 5
Engine Crankcase, Without Fiiter, Quarts 5,6(7) 8
Crankcase Filter, Quarts % xy^
Fuel Tank, Gasoline, Gallons 27 5 27 5
Fuel Tank, LP-Gas (80% Fill), Gallons 34* 34*
Fuei Tanks, Diesel, Gallons 27.5 27 5
Transmission & Final Drive, Quarts 40 32*
Hydra-Power Drive, Quarts 6,7(7) 6
Creeper Drive, Quarts 5' 5
Reverse-0-Torc, Quarts 10 10
Hydraulic Lift (With 3-Point Hitch), Quarts 20 20
Hydraulic Lift (Without 3-Point Hitch), Quarts ... 20 24
Hydraulic Lift (Depth Stop Cylinder System), Quarts 14
Belt Pulley, Pints 6^ 6^^ *
TIGHTENING TORpUES^FT.-LBS. (Oiled)
Cylinder Head, Non-Diesel 112-117 112-117
Cylinder Head, Diesel 112-117 112-117
Cylinder Head Oil Screw, Non-Diesel 96-100 96-100
Cylinder Head Oii Screw, Diesel 96-100 96-100
Main Bearings, Non-Diesel 87-92 108-112
Main Bearings, Diesel 87-92 108-112
Connecting Rods, Non-Diesel 46-50 46-50
Connecting Rods, Diesel 46-50 56-60
Flywheel 66-69 66-69
Rocker Arm Brackets 25-27 25-27
Manif oid Nuts 25-27 25-27
Injector Flange Nuts 13..17 13.17
Energy Cell Caps 96-100 96-100
(7) Series 1555. (8) Series 1655.
5
8
27.5
34
27.5
32
6,7(8)
5
10
20
24
14
Hi
112-117
See Par. 62
96-100
See Par. 62
108-112
129-133
46-50
See Par. 79
66-69
25-27
25-27
13-17
96-100
FRONT SYSTEM (AXLE TYPE)
AXLE MAIN MEMBER
AND PIVOT PIN
Rowcrop Models
1. Rowcrop tractors may be equipped
with an adjustable front axle as shown
in Fig. 01. The main (center) mem-
ber (16 or 16A) is carried on a pin
which is retained in the front support
(bolster) by a pin.
To remove the front axle, stay rod
(26) and w,heels as an assembly, sup-
port front of tractor, then unbolt stay
rod support (32) from front main
frame. Disconnect inner ends of the
tie rods from steering arm. Slide front
axle from pivot pin on manual steer-
ing models, or, on power steering
equipped models, remove pivot pin
and lift front of tractor and remove
the axle assembly. Remove nut (27)
from rear end of stay rod and with-
draw stay rod support (32). Bushings
(31) and (17 or 17A) should be
reamed, if necessary, to provide 0.001-
0.002 diametral clearance for the pins.
NOTE: High clearance models are
similar except that stay rod has an
integral bracket on rear end and two
adjustable brace rods are attached be-
tween stay rod bracket and axle ex-
tensions.
Utility-Short Wheel Base Models
2. On Series 1600, 1650 and 1655
Utility models, the pivot pin is an in-
tegral part of the axle main member
a6~-Fig. O2). Bushing (24) in rear
carrier (20) and bushing (not shown)
in front carrier for pivot pin are pre-

Paragraphs 3.5
27
32
10
1. Steerint,' knuckle
2. Thrust washer
3. Bushing
4. Axle extension
5. Lubrication fitting
6. Felt washer
7. Steering arm, R. H,
8. Nut
10. Washer
11. "U" bolt
14. Lock pin
16. Center member
(manual steering)
16A. Center member
(power steering)
17. Pivot bushing
17A. Pivot bushing
18. Gasket
19. Cap
20. Lubrication fitting
23. Bumpers
26. Stay rod
27. Nut
31. Bushing
32. Support
33. Lubrication fitting
Fig. O1 — Exploded view of Rowcrop odiustoble front oxie ossembly. Models equipped
wifh manuol steering use center (main) member (16); those equipped with power steer-
ing use center member (16A). Narrow tread power steering models use center member
simllor to (16A), but shorter than standard part.
sized and should not require reaming
if carefully installed.
On Series 1550, 1555, 1650 and 1655
short wheel base models, pivot pin
(22) is separate from the axle main
member and is retained in rear pivot
pin support (21) by a cap screw. No
bushing is provided for the pivot pin.
Bushing (not shown) for front pivot
pin is in front carrier (axle support).
Bushing is pre-sized and should not
require reaming if carefully installed.
To remove front axle as an assem-
bly, support front end of tractor, dis-
connect tie rods from center steering
arm and remove thrust washer (17)
from front end of pivot pin. Support
axle, remove pivot pin rear carrier
(20 or 21) and slide axle back out of
front carrier. Remove bushings from
front and rear carriers and install new
bushings with suitable driver. Be sure
that grease hole in each bushing is
aligned with lubrication fitting.
Wheatland and Industrial
Models
3. The Wheatland and Industrial
model tractors are fitted with a non-
adjustable, live spindle axle as shown
in Fig. O3. Note: Industrial axle is
shown, but Wheatland axle differs
only in that the axle is arched.
OLIVER
To remove axle, stay rod (21) and
wheels as an assembly, support front
end of tractor, remove stay rod ball
socket cap from support (28) and dis-
connect tie rods from center steering
arm. Remove pin whiqh retains axle
pivot pin in front bolster, drive out
pivot pin and remove front axle as-
sembly. Bushing (20) should be
reamed, if necessary, to provide 0.001-
0.002 clearance for pin.
TIE RODS AND TOE-IN
All Axle Type
4. Tie rod ends are of the non-ad-
justable automotive type and are ser-
viced by either renewing the end
assembly or the complete tie rod
assembly.
Toe-in for all axle type models is
1%-inch. Obtain correct toe-in by vary-
ing length of each tie rod an equal
amount.
STEERING KNUCKLES
AND BUSHINGS
Rowcrop and Utility Models
5. To remove the steering knuckles
(1—Fig, Ol) and renew bushings (3),
support front end of tractor and re-
move tire and wheel assembly.
Straighten tab of washer (10) and re-
move nut (8). Remove steering arm
(7) from knuckle and withdraw
knuckle from axle extension.
11~J I /
VJ 14
Fig. O2 — Axle center member u$ed on
short wheel base and utility model tractors.
11, "U" boit
14. Lock pin
16. Center member
(lGOO, 1(J5<», HJ55
utility)
17. Thrust washer
18. Washer (shim)
19. Center member
(lSriO, 1555. l(>50,
Ifio5 short wheel
base)
20. Support (rear)
21. Support (rear)
22. Pivot pin
24. Bushing

SERIES 1550-1555-1600-1650-1655
Paragraphs 6-8
Drive the bushings (3) from axle
extension and install new bushings
flush with bore. Bushings are pre-
sized and reaming should not be nec-
essary if bushings are installed with
suitable driver.
A thrust washer (2—Fig. Ol) is
used between knuckle and axle ex-
tension on Rowcrop models; Utility
models are fitted with a thrust bear-
ing. Install thrust bearing on steering
knuckle with washer side down. In-
stall thrust washer on Rowcrop
knuckle with either side up. Insert
knuckle into axle extension, install
new felt (6) and install steering arm
(7) extending to rear and at approxi-
mately 90*" to wheel spindle
LIVE SPINDLES AND
SPINDLE CARRIERS
Wheatland and Industrial
Models
6. SPINDLES. Front wheels on
Wheatland and Industrial models are
attached to live (rotating) spindles
(1—Fig. O3) which are carried in
tapered roller bearings mounted in
the spindle carriers (5). Spindles can
be removed by removing the cap (14)
from inner side of spindle carrier and
removing the cotter pin (13) and
slotted nut (12) from inner end of
spindle. Refer to paragraph 8 for bear-
ing and seal service information.
26 27
1. Spindle
2. Wear cup
3. Seal
4. Outer bearing
5. Spindle carrier
6. Plug
7. Needle bearing
8. Seal
9. Thrust washer
10. Thrust bearing
11. Inner bearing
12. Nut
13. Cotter pin
14. Cap
15. Pivot pin
16. Lubrication fitting
17. Nut
18. Main member
20. Pivot bushing
21. Stay rod
24. Ball socket cap
28. Support
Fig. 04 — Exploded view of front wheel
hub, bearing and seal assembly used on
Rowcrop and Utility models.
8. Hub cap
9. Capscrews
11. Gasket
12. Nut
13. Cotter pin
14. Outer bearing
15. Hub
16. Plu^r
17. Inner bearing
18. Seal
19. Wear cup
Fig. Ot — Exploded view of Industrial non-adfustable, live Crotating) spindle front axle.
Wheatland axle assembly is similar except moin member (18} is arched.
7. SPINDLE CARRIERS. To renew
the spindle carrier pivot pin (15—
Fig. O3) and/or pivot pin needle bear-
ing (7), first remove wheel and dis-
connect tie rod outer end from car-
rier. Remove nut (17) from bottom
end of pivot pin and drive the pin up
out of axle (18) and carrier. Drive
bearings (7) from carrier and install
new bearings by driving or pressing
on lettered side of cage only. To re-
new carrier, remove spindle as out-
lined in paragraph 6. When reassem-
bling, renew seal (8) and, if dam-
aged, renew thrust bearing (10) and
washer (9), Refer to paragraph 8 for
wheel bearing and seal information.
WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEAL
All Models
8. Refer to Fig. O4 for exploded
view of Rowcrop and Utility model
front wheel bearing and seal installa-
tion and to Fig. O3 (items 1 through
14) for Wheatland and Industrial
models.
To install new seal (3—Fig. O3, or
18—Fig. O4), first apply thin coat of
gasket sealer to outer metal rim of
seal. On Rowcrop or Utility model,
install seal in wheel hub (15—^Flg.
O4) with Oliver ST-97 or ST-145
Seal Driver and ST-125 Mandrel or
equivalent tool. On Wheatland or In-
dustrial model, install seal in spindle
carrier (5—Fig. O3) with Oliver ST-
123 or ST-146 Seal Driver and ST-125
Mandrel or equivalent tool. Apply
thin coat of gasket sealer to inside of
seal wearing cup (19—Fig. O4, or 2—

Paragraphs 9-12
Fig. O3) and install wearing cup on
spindle using Oliver ST-98 Driver
on Rowcrop or Utility model, or ST-
124 Driver on Wheatland or Industrial
model. Face of cup must be smooth
and flat after installation.
When reassembling, wheel hub or
spindle carrier and bearings should
be packed with %-pound of lithium
base multi-purpose grease. Threads of
plug (16—Fig. O4) in wheel hub or
(6—Fig. O3) in spindle carrier should
be coated with gasket sealer or white
lead if plug has been removed.
To adjust wheel bearings, tighten
nut until definite drag is felt when
rotating wheel, then back nut off to
remove preload. Continue to tighten
and loosen nut until a point is lo-
cated w,here torque required to tighten
nut definitely increases, then tighten
nut from this point to where cotter
pin can be installed. Bearing adjust-
ment is correct when torque of 20
inch-pounds is required to rotate
wheel. Renew gasket (11—Fig. O4)
when installing cap on Rowcrop or
Utility model hub.
MANUAL STEERING GEAR
Models So Equipped
9. R&R STEERING GEAR UNIT.
Disconnect tie rods from steering gear
arm. Loosen steering shaft support
bearing at clutch housing and discon-
nect universal joint from steering
gear wormshaft. Support front end
of tractor and unbolt stay rod support
on Rowcrop models, remove stay rod
ball socket cap on Wheatland or In-
dustrial models, or on Utility models,
unbolt rear pivot pin bracket. Re-
move capscrews that retain front axle
bolster (support) or carrier to tractor
main frame, raise front of tractor and
roll complete front axle assembly
away from tractor. Remove steering
arm from steering gear sector shaft
and remove steering gear unit from
front bolster or carrier.
16 17 18 19
15
14
13
12
^^23/26/27
Fig. O5 Exploded view of Soglnow steering gear ossembly used on manual steering
models.
1. Cover
4, Gasket
5. Shim
fi. I^ash adjuster
7. Jam nut
8. Pitman shaft
(sector gear)
9. Housing
10. Plug
11. Seal
12. Nut
13. Lock washer
14. Packing retainer
15. Packing
16. Bushing
17. Bearing cup
18. Bearing cone
19. Steering shaft
20. Bali nut
21. Steel balls (106)
22. Gasket
23. End cover
'2G. Bearing adjuster
27, Lock nut
28, Ball guides
29, Guide retainer
OLIVER
NOTE: When gear unit is removed from
front bolster or carrier, do not turn worm-
shaft hard against stop in either direction
as damage to ball guides could result,
10. WORMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT.
Remove steering gear unit as outlined
in paragraph 9. Loosen lash adjusting
screw (6—Fig. O5) several turns to
relieve any load that may be imposed
by the meshing of sector and worm
gears. Loosen lock nut (27) and turn
adjuster (26) inward until 8-12 in.-
lbs. torque is required to rotate the
worm shaft. Tighten lock nut and re-
check. Adjust sector mesh as outlined
in paragraph 11.
11. SECTOR MESH (BACKLASH)
ADJUSTMENT. This adjustment is
controlled by lash adjuster screw (6—
Fig, O5); however, before making any
adjustment, make sure that the worm-
shaft adjustment is correct as specified
in paragraph 10.
Disconnect tie-rods from sector shaft
arm. Loosen lock nut (7). Locate mid-
position of steering gear sector by
rotating wormshaft from full right to
full left, counting the total number
of turns; then, rotate worm.shaft back
exactly half way to the center or mid-
position. With steering gear sector in
its mid-position of travel, rotate lash
adjuster (6) in a clockwise direction
until 16 to 20 inch-pounds of torque
is required to turn wormshaft through
mid-position of gear travel. Tighten
lash adjuster locknut.
Note: Backlash adjusting screw (6)
should have from zero to 0.002 end
play in gear. If end play exceeds 0.002
it will prevent correct adjustment of
backlash; in which case, sector cover
(1) should be removed and a shim
(5) of correct thickness be installed
at head of adjuster screw to remove
the excess backlash. Shims are avail-
able in a kit of four shims, 0.063, 0.065,
0.067 and 0.069 thick.
12. OVERHAUL GEAR ASSEMBLY.
To disassemble steering gear unit, re-
move assembly as outlined in para-
graph 9; then, proceed as follows: Re-
move pitman arm. Remove cap screws
from sector cover (1—Fig. O5) and
withdraw sector and cover as a unit
from housing. Remove worm (screw)
shaft cover (23) and withdraw worm-
shaft through this opening. Wormshaft
bearing cup (17) and/or oil seal (11)
can be renewed at this time.
Ball nut (20) should move along
grooves in wormshaft smoothly and
with minimum end play. If worm
shows signs of wear, scoring or other
derangement, it is advisable to renew
8

SERIES 1550-1555-1600-1650-1655
SAIL NUT-
SHAFT
Fig. O6 — Using punch to align ball nut
with wormgear and to fill ball circuit.
the worm and nut as a xmit. To dis-
assemble nut (20) from worm (screw)
shaft (19), remove ball retainer clamp
(29), ball return guides (28), balls
and worm nut.
To reassemble ball nut, place nut
over middle section of worm as shown
in Fig. O6. Drop bearing balls into
one retainer hole in nut and rotate
worms^haft slowly to carry balls away
from hole. Continue inserting balls in
each circuit until circuit is full to
bottom of both holes. If end of worm
is reached while inserting balls and
rotating worm in nut, hold the balls
in position with a clean blunt rod as
shown in Fig. O6 while shaft is ro-
tated in an opposite direction for a
few turns. Remove the rod and drop
the remaining balls in the circuit.
Make certain that no balls are outside
regular ball circuits. If balls remain
in groove between two circuits or at
ends, they cannot circulate and will
cause gear failure. Next, lay one^half
of each split guide (28—Fig. O5) on
the bench and place 13 balls in each.
Place the other halves of each re-
tainer over the balls. While holding
the halves together, plug their ends
with heavy grease to prevent the balls
from dropping out; then, insert com-
plete retainer units in worm nut and
install guide clamp.
Sector shaft large bushing (16—Fig.
O5) has an inside diameter of 1.375.
Other sector shaft bushing has an in-
side diameter of 1.0625. I&T suggested
clearance of shaft in bushings is
0.0015-0.003.
Note: Sector cover (1) and its bush-
ing are not available separately.
Select and insert a shim (5) on
sector mesh adjusting screw (6) to
provide zero to 0.002 end play, before
reinstalling sector and shaft in gear
Fig. OZ^Wheatland and Industrial front
bolster used on models equipped with
power steering. While shape of bolster dif-
fers for other models, operating parts re-
main basicaiiy the same for all axle mod-
els with power steering.
1. Pivot pin
4, Bolster
9. Seal
10. Bearing
11. Washer
23. Steering arm
27. Bearing
28. Shaft
29. Seat
housing. Adjust worm (screw) shaft
bearings and sector mesh as outlined
in paragraphs 10 and 11. Fill unit
with No. 1 grade multi-purpose lith-
ium or calcium base grease.
FRONT BOLSTER (SUPPORT)
OR CARRIER
All Models
13. R&R AND OVERHAUL. On
models equipped with manual steer-
ing, remove steering gear assembly
as outlined in paragraph 9, then re-
move bolster or carrier from axle as-
sembly. Front bushing for pivot pin
is renewable in carrier on Utility
models. Bushing is pre-sized and
should not require reaming if care-
fully installed.
On models equipped with power
steering, remove the power steering
cylinder as outlined in paragraph 57
and the front axle assembly as out-
lined in paragraph 1, 2 or 3. Then,
unbolt and remove bolster or carrier
from tractor main frame. Remove
clamp bolt from steering arm and
Paragraphs T3-15
remove steering arm (23—Fig. O7),
shaft (28) and thrust washer (11) from
bolster or carrier. Oil seals (9 and 29)
and needle bearings (10 and 27) can
now be removed. When installing new
needle bearings, drive or press on
lettered end of bearing cage only. Oil
hole in each bearing cage must align
with lubrication fitting when bearing
is installed. Press small bearing (10)
in from top until flush with boss.
Press large bearing (27) in from top
until top of bearing is ^-inch below
flush with boss. Drive lower seal (9)
in from bottom with lip out (towards
bottom of bolster or carrier). Place
thrust washer (11) against lower bear-
ing boss and insert steering arm, with
offset downward, between thrust
was;her and upper bearing boss. In-
sert shaft through bearings, arm and
washer and install clamp bolt Then,
install upper seal (29) over shaft with
lip outward (up) and drive seal into
housing. Thoroughly lubricate shaft
bearings with pressure type grease
gun.
FRONT SYSTEM
(Tricycle Type)
ADJUSTMENTS
Models With Manual Steering
14. AXLE POST OR WHEEL FORK
BEARINGS. On dual wheel tricycle
models, adjust axle post (28—Fig. O8)
to 0.006 or less end play by adding
or removing shims (20) located be-
tween sector gear (8) hub and eccen-
tric bushing (10). Shims are available
in thicknesses of 0.007 and 0.0312.
Bend washer (19) against flat of nut
(9) when adjustment is correct. Ac-
cess to shims is by removing front
support as outlined in paragraph 20,
or by removing radiator as outlined
in paragraph 138, and then removing
gear cover (13), nut (9) and sector
gear.
On single front wheel models, ad-
just wheel fork (3—Fig. O9) to 0.006
or less end play by tightening or
loosening nut (22). Stake nut to slot
in fork after correct adjustment is
obtained. Access to nut is by remov-
ing front support as outlined in para-
graph 20, or by removing the radiator
as outlined in paragraph 138, and
then removing cover (6), from gear
housing (26).
15. WORMSHAFT. Wormshaft bear-
ings should be adjusted with the sec-
tor gear (8—Fig. O8, or 24—Fig. O9)
removed.

Paragraphs 16-19
16
28
24
Fig. O8 — Exploded view of duoi wheei tricycle front support and related porTs as used
on manuai steering models. Refer to Fig. O12 for front supporT for power steering models.
1. on seal
2. Bearing cover
5. Steering womi
6. Woodruff key
7. Shima
8. Steering sector
9, Nut
10, Eccentric bushing
11, Cap screw
12, "O" ring
13, Gear housing cover
16, Felt
17, Felt retainer
18, Gasket
19, Washer
20, Shims
21, Tapered roller bearing
22, Worm shaft bearings
23, Steering column
(front support)
26, Plug
28. Axie and post
OLIVER
16. GEAR MESH. On dual wjieel
tricycle models, remove cover (13—
Fig. 08) and turn wormshaft so that
sector gear (8) is in mid-position. Re-
move lock screw (11) from eccentric
bushing (10) and rotate bushing in
bore until all backlash between sector
gear and wormshaft gear is removed.
Temporarily lock bushing in this posi-
tion and turn wormshaft in each di-
rection to each sector stop position;
if no binding condition is noted,
tighten lock screw securely. If bind-
ing occurs, rotate bushing slightly to
just remove binding condition and
lock bushing in position.
On single front wheel models, ro-
tate bearing cage (31—Fig. O9) to a
bolting position providing minimum
backlash between sector gear (24) and
wormshaft without causing any bind-
ing condition when wormshaft is ro-
tated throughout range of travel.
Modeis With Power Steering
17. AXLE POST OR WHEEL FORK
BEARINGS. To adjust the dual front
wheel axle post or single front wheel
fork bearings, the power steering cyl-
inder must first be removed as out-
lined in paragraph 57. If unit has been
disassembled, be sure that bearing
cups and cone and roller assemblies
are fully seated, then adjust nut (5—
Fig. O12 or 14^Fig. O13) so that axle
post or wheel fork bearings have a
preload of 70-80 in.-lbs. (including
seal drag). After bearings are correctly
adjusted, stake nut to slot in axle post
or wheel fork shaft.
Aii Dual Wheei Tricycie Modeis
18. WHEEL BEARING ADJUST-
MENT. Refer to Fig. OlO for exploded
view of wheel hub and related parts.
Remove cap (8) and cotter pin (13),
then tighten nut until a definite drag
is felt when rotating wheel. Back nut
off to remove preload, then continue
to tighten and loosen nut until a def-
inite point is located where torque
required to tighten nut definitely in-
creases, then tighten nut to where
cotter pin can be installed. Bearing
adjustment is correct when approxi-
mately 20 inch-pounds torque is re-
quired to rotate front wheel. Rein-
stall cap with new gasket (11).
To adjust wormshaft bearings, add
or remove shims (7—Fig. O8 or 21—
Fig. O9) located between bearing re-
tainer (2—Fig. O8 or 16—Fig. O9)
and the column or gear housing to
eliminate all wormshaft end play but
permitting wormshaft to rotate with-
out binding. When wormshaft bear-
ings are properly adjusted, 30 inch-
pounds torque should be required to
rotate the wormshaft (including seal
drag). Shims are available in thick-
nesses of 0.002, 0.004 and 0.0156.
Ail Singie Front Wheei Models
19. WHEEL BEARING ADJUST-
MENT. To adjust t,he single front
wheel bearings, the wheel assembly
must be mounted in the wheel fork
and the axle spindle retaining caps
10

SERIES 1550-1555-1600-1650-1655
26
Fig. O9 ~ Expioded view of tingie wheei front uippert (gear iiousing) and related parts
used on manuai steering modeis. Refer to Fig. O13 for power steering models.
Paragraphs 20-21
tightened, but with the nut lock (13—
Fig. 09 and 8—Fig. O13) removed.
Then, tighten the bearing nut (31—
Fig. Oil) until a definite drag is felt
when rotating wheel. Back nut off to
remove preload, then continue to
tighten and loosen nut until a definite
point is located where torque required
to tighten nut definitely increases,
then tighten nut to where finger on
nut lock will enter a slot in nut when
the nut lock is installed on spindle
cap retaining screws.
OVERHAUL FRONT ASSEMBLY
All Modeis
20. R&R FRONT ASSEMBLY AS
A UNIT. On power steering equipped
models, first remove the power steer-
ing cylinder as outlined in paragraph
57. On manual steering models, re-
move the dirt guard bolted to rear of
column, housing or support. Loosen
steering shaft support bearing at
clutch housing and disconnect univer-
sal joint from steering gear worm-
shaft. Then, on all models, support
front of tractor and remove capscrews
retaining column, gear housing or
support to tractor main frame. Raise
front end of tractor and remove the
assembly.
Dual Wheel Trlc/cle With
Manual Steering
21. OVERHAUL FRONT ASSEM-
BLY. Remove assembly from tractor
as outlined in paragraph 20 and re-
1. Felt washer
2. Felt washer
3. Fork assembly
6. Bearing cap
9. Adapter (7.50-16 tire)
12. Bearing cap
14. Seal
15. Felt retainer
16. Bearing cover
19. Worm shaft
20. Woodruff key
21. Shims
22. Nut
23. Oii seal
24. Sector gear
25. Woodruff key
26. Gear housing
29. Plug
30, Felt retainer
31. Bearing cage
35. Gasket
36. Snap ring
37. Lower bearing
38. Upper bearing
39. Wormshaft beaHngs
Pig. OlO — Exploded vfew of front wheei
hub, bearing and seai assembly used on
dual wheel tricycle models.
8. Hub cap
9. Cap screws
11. Gasket
12. Nut
13. Cotter pin
14. Outer bearing
15. Hub
16. Plug
17. Inner bearing
18. Seal
19. Wear cup
Fig. Oil — Exploded view of wheel, bearing, seal and axle shaft assembly used on single
wheel tricycle models. Wheel disc (24) is for optionai 7.50-16 tire and rim, and r«quires
use of adapters (9—Fig. O9).
18. Seals
19. Wear cups
20. Axie spindle
21. Bearing assemblies
22. Wheel
23. Piug
24. Wheel disc
(7.50-16 rtm)
26. Rim ciamps
31. Nut
32. Flange
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