Ford 555A, 555B & 655A Tractor-Loader-Backhoe Service Repair Manual

Ford 555A, 555B and 655A Tractor-Loader-Backhoe Service Repair Manual The complete factory service repair manual for the Ford 555A, 555B, and 655A tractor-loader-backhoe, delivered as an instant-download PDF you can read on any device or print for the shop. This is the manual technicians overhaul these machines with — roughly 666 pages organized into 12 sections under Ford manual number SE 4455. It is the factory service manual originally published by Ford, reproduced here so owners of these long-running backhoes can keep them digging. About the Ford 555A, 555B and 655A These three models are closely related members of Ford's 555-series tractor-loader-backhoe line, and the differences between them are exactly why getting the right manual matters. The 555A (produced January 1984 through June 1985) and the 555B (July 1985 and later) are powered by Ford's well-regarded 201 cubic-inch 3-cylinder diesel. The 655A (June 1985 and later) is the higher-capacity machine in this group, fitted with a 4-cylinder diesel for more torque on heavier excavation work. All three share the same basic loader-backhoe architecture, with transmission choices that included manual-reversing and synchromesh setups and both two-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive front axles. This single manual covers all three models together, calling out the model-specific procedures — like the transmission variants unique to the 555A — where they differ. Decades after they left the factory, these backhoes remain workhorses on farms, job sites, and municipal fleets precisely because they are so serviceable, and this manual is what makes that depth of service possible. (Not sure which 555-series machine you have? See our Ford 555 vs 555A vs 555B vs 555C comparison and serial decoder.) What This Manual Covers The SE 4455 service manual is organized into 12 sections spanning the entire machine, from engine internals to a full teardown: Section 1 — Engine Systems: overhaul of the 3-cylinder (555A/555B) and 4-cylinder (655A) diesels. Section 2 — Fuel Systems: injection pump, injectors, and fuel system service. Section 3 — Electrical Systems: charging, starting, and wiring diagnosis. Section 4 — Clutch: clutch service and adjustment. Section 5 — Transmission: overhaul of the manual-reversing and synchromesh transmissions, including 555A-specific procedures. Section 6 — Cab, Heater & Air Conditioning: cab, HVAC, and platform service. Section 7 — Rear Axle and Brakes: rear axle overhaul and brake service. Section 8 — Hydraulics: loader and backhoe hydraulic systems, pumps, and valves. Section 9 — Steering: power steering service. Section 10 — Front Axle: standard and front-wheel-drive front axle service. Section 11 — Wheels and Tires: wheel and tire specifications and service. Section 12 — Separating the Tractor: the factory procedure for splitting the machine for major repairs. Why This Manual Matters A loader-backhoe is three machines in one — tractor, loader, and backhoe — and guessing your way through a repair on any of them gets expensive fast. This manual is the difference: Confirm you've got the right machine. The 555A/555B run the 3-cylinder 201; the 655A runs the 4-cylinder. The manual's model and serial-number identification keeps you from ordering the wrong engine, transmission, or hydraulic parts. Overhaul to factory spec. Step-by-step engine, transmission, and hydraulic procedures with the torque values, clearances, and settings the dealer techs used — not forum guesswork. Fix the hydraulics correctly. Loader and backhoe hydraulic troubleshooting is where these machines cost the most downtime; Section 8 gives the factory diagnostic and overhaul procedures. Tackle the big jobs. Section 12's tractor-splitting procedure is essential for clutch, transmission, and rear-axle work you can't reach any other way. Keep a 40-year-old machine working. With dealer support long gone, the factory manual is the most reliable service reference left for these backhoes. Manual No. SE 4455 CUSTOMERS ALSO BOUGHT: Ford 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 Tractor All Purpose and LCG - Operator's Manual