John Deere 5055E : Service

In this video I am tacking care of some equipment at home and that includes my 2013 John Deere 5055E Tractor. I bought the tractor used last year with very low hours on it and the guy I bought it from had just changed the oil so I didn't bother with anything. Now I have put on just about 80hrs since owning it so it is time to carry out some basic maintenance including, engine oil and filter change, lube, fuel filter, air filters, tire pressures and hydraulic filter. -Enjoy
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[@vvocky]

Nothing runs like a Deere

[@rpavlik1]

That Lucas Red and Tacky in the grease gun? Sure looks like it anyway... That grease gun coupler looks amazing, though it costs 3x the price of each of my grease guns...

[@walterpchrysler9446]

That locknlube is the greatest addition to any grease gun.

[@mustangvideo2060]

Only use John Deere hy-guard fluid for the rear end any other fluid will tear the brakes up

[@kenravila]

Thanks Eric O! Johnny’s lookin’ spiffy!

[@newjerseybill3521]

800 hours from now, Eric is going to say "whoever put this hydraulic filter on sure ate his Wheaties!! "

[@spaceinvadertoo]

"When Mrs. O uses it, she like to have the seat all the way forward." She makes lunch for you and the kids in the new kitchen/office. She brings you coffee when you are working on stuff at the farm and she likes your tractor, too. Words escape me. What an angel.

[@monsterq6]

that boy is well maintained!

[@allanszast7579]

Being a diesel mechanic, I love my universal strap wrench. One size fits all.

[@throttlebottle5906]

just mentioned using a strap wrench, old serpentine belt, old seat belt or even the belt off your waist :)

[@CrimeVid]

I have strap wrenches, vice grip oil filter wrenches and one of those horrible snap on chain wrenches, I never need to use them, cowardly oil filters !

[@darrellbeam8053]

Eric, from an old farmer, always block up or tie off any hydraulic accessory you may be working under. When new, it seems safe, but it won’t take long for small bleed offs to start happening in the cylinders. My Dad almost lost an arm trusting the hydraulics. Be safe. Otherwise great video as always.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Being a city slicker I've never worked on a tractor but Kudos Eric!

[@matt89108]

Do like I did. I bought a John Deere riding lawnmower for my town home. Two minutes.....DONE!!!!!

[@kissitnow898]

South Main Auto and Tractor repair.... Definitely have to respect a man from New York who has his own John Deere tractor at home 👍

[@paulportugal4018]

Its always good to see something out of the norm. Good ole tractor work beats doing trucks and cars all the time.

[@somerandomguy3868]

love to see Mrs O working the field with the big JD

[@jdrs4214]

I heard on a forum somewhere, that John Deeres are anti-DIY, and proprietary dealer serviceable machines like Apple devices, and German vehicles. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing you work on these Dr. O.

[@Scrapla1]

Yes they have a few documentaries about it. The good thing is it's spawning a whole new after market for people who can hack and bypass the factory BS.

[@DenJohnson-rl3ti]

Enjoyed watching. I bought 5055E back in 2021; love the tractor. My first. This video very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@654321389]

Working on your own stuff on the weekends on a beautiful sunny day,no time limits, no pressure, no clients...awesome 👌 I really enjoy the video.

[@thebanjoman1963]

11:14 "Hey look I'm Madonna!!" I almost spit my coffee across the room!!!

[@fritsprive]

Me too, Eric is really funny!

[@iskandertime747]

That image is going to stay with me for a while...

[@QBRX]

A little dated. Jeez, Madonna was doing the pointy boobies thing in the 80s.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

No, he wasn't really being Madonna. His legs were closed!😃😜

[@Retroman2000]

I'm Dead🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hatfez]

I used to work for a auto parts company in Colorado that had a filter washer for commercial filters. As Derek would say... I'm gonna do the right thing and just wipe it down. It's fine.

[@PuchMaxi]

Yeah VGG rocks!

[@_mart_7183]

Thats- thats fine..

[@resurrectionautorebuilders8465]

I don't own a tractor but it was awesome to spend my Sunday morning with Mr. O working on stuff. I always enjoy my hang out time with Eric. It's like having a bestie with no time investment!

[@thomasdavidson7057]

You never cease to amaze me with your practical knowledge. I will never do anything with a huge tractor but I watched every minute.

[@iceman3071]

Write the date and hours on the filter!! Lets you know when to change it next time.

[@clevelandmaker386]

AND REMEMBER PEOPLE... DON'T FORGET TO LUBE YOUR SHAFT!

[@jonasthemovie]

I usually make sure the receptacle is prelubed.

[@markh.6687]

Avoid tire problems; always make sure your nuts are tight.

[@davidadamkemp7302]

Farmer here, those factory filters are always a bear! Fun to see you working a tractor. Made me feel good how often our thinking overlapped, you being a professional and all!

[@rickylee7657]

I’m about to do the first service in my new 50 series. Thanks for such a detailed video. It’s going to help. Thanks again.

[@funkyzero]

"I haven't been to the John Deere dealer yet" That's obvious... you still have your shirt

[@munboy216]

Lmao

[@michaelblacktree]

_ZING!_ 🤣

[@snoopdogie187]

I'm working on an old old deere for someone, it needs a new 5 foot steel fuel line. Dealer price, $135 US. I'm not even paying for it and I refuse to pay that amount of money for something.

[@funkyzero]

@@snoopdogie187 That's what I mean. It was a "joke", but at the same time, it's not even funny. Visiting the JD parts counter is like vacation for people who like to get mugged for fun.

[@snoopdogie187]

@@funkyzero I know it was a joke, but its just too real.

[@TheFritz423]

Step up onto the rail when you start it brother, you're one neutral safety away from being jelly.

[@YouTuber1g]

solid, solid advice

[@johnhubbard3399]

I know an idiot that did just that LOL dumb ass.

[@farmcentralohio]

Can't say I disagree with this one but I gotta add that for all my life I've been trained to check gear shift to make sure it's in neutral, from semi trucks to open station tractors. If you know what you're doing and it's part of what you do standing on the ground is okay. But for most all people, stand on the step at least like you say.

[@ReachOutToWilliam]

The three guys that didn't follow this advice are not available to support your comment. That 4 x 4 wouldn't have much trouble crawling over the youtuber.

[@menyo7941]

Yes, let’s not shake hands with danger

[@deanscreekranch]

What a find. I just bought the same tractor used and have to go through and start servicing it. Great comments too. “The classic reach around!”. Thanks again for the great video.

[@carlosmoreira779]

Hey Eric! Thanks for being awesome!

[@CvonEssen]

Just got myself a 1025r a few weeks back..less than 5 hours on it and I'm already watching service videos! Good stuff SMA, thanks!

[@funkyzero]

The real fun starts when you need a proprietary part or tool We'll pray for you, brother.

[@FishFind3000]

If you want 1025 videos lookup tractor time with Tim

[@CvonEssen]

@@FishFind3000 TTWT & GWT are some of the main reasons I went with a Deere. Messicks is great too, orange or green, I would have liked either!

[@farmcentralohio]

4:40 farmer tip, use a dab or 2 of grease to hold the o-ring in place :)

[@tracydiller9378]

OH man don't get any better then this on my birthday,a new SMA video with a old JOHN Deere.Great video Dr.O keep them coming,stay safe everyone.

[@billclinton6040]

watching eric, a pro mechanic, struggle getting the hydraulic filter made me feel a little happy inside for all the times i have struggled similarly!

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

South Main then Mustie1 within 30 minutes? Gonna be a great Sunday. Happy Sunday y'all.

[@Blasterxp]

Watch them both. You like Ave, aswell?

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

@@Blasterxp Yup. U've got class. Lol. Also subscribed to "This Old Tony". Have a great week.

[@pbr549]

This is a turning point event. KZbin is in or not in trouble. Ground beef, mashed potatoes, and cream corn. All of which is cooked. I would protest but it looks both hot and humid out there. Just saying. Burgers and fries.... Catsup too.

[@carlosmoreira779]

With Eric taking care of this tractor, I imagine it will last forever!

[@curtisstewart2829]

The draft control is activated when the shaft just above where the top link is connected to the tractor is flexed from a heavier load from the implement. Great videos, keep em coming. 👍🏻

[@carlmiller1034]

Great Sunday morning video. That was a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for making the video. Lots if great, routine service maintenances.

[@willemstreutgers1154]

For the oilfilter i use an old timingbelt or auxilairybelt .If parked in the open/sun coverup the steeringwheel and dash as well as the seat to avoid deteriating due to UV.

[@farmcentralohio]

This guy knows what he's talking about :) and put a coffee can over the muffler if it doesn't have a flapper, not only for rain but birds like to try and make nests in exhausts. Yes, i know, why lol Some birds are just dumb I guess.

[@monkehbitch]

@@farmcentralohio yup, work in a chemical plant, birds began nesting in our 6" vent lines of an uncomissioned part of the plant. When we finally commissioned it, we put 20 bar through the vents to check they vented down ok. Poor birds!

[@farmcentralohio]

@@monkehbitch The birds are kind of interesting which pipes they go for, got an older tractor and the tip of exhaust bends to about a 45 and they land on it but won't nest. Got a newer tractor with more straight tip and every time I start it a wad of stuff blows out lol Maybe you could cut your vents at an angle to keep them out.

[@northstar2007]

lol at 8:15 you can just catch a frog zipping away when the tires get turned XD

[@boondocker7964]

Well, at least Eric does not massage the yard frogs like Pug1 does.

[@northstar2007]

@@boondocker7964 there's a name I've not seen in a loooooooong time... I wonder if he's still around... stopped watching that channel years ago..

[@brianb8060]

Good eye.

[@planetrob555]

More at the home videos! Love them! Don't know what to say? Tell us what you do there at home on your property. Show us all the work you do!

[@klumpy103]

neat trick using the air line to create a vacuum, that's experience right there.

[@Blasterxp]

Do you write the hours on the filters? Easy for nexttime!

[@mcleodhomeservices]

Nice tractor! Always enjoy watching your videos and I learn a lot from your thoroughness. Thanks for keeping them clean as my Gkids often enjoy watching them with me! 👍🏼

[@user-pl8gl2cb7r]

Thank you for the video , it was a big help when I did my 500 hour service.

[@byronwatkins2565]

"South Main Auto Repair, LLC: We now service tractors!"

[@awxx2006]

He had a video on a snow blower too.

[@jdrs4214]

“.....Yea, including your dealer proprietary John Deere tractors. We’ll fix them too, and we’ll beat the dealer’s prices, as well as their proprietary repair sanctions programmed into their engine computers, farmers. So come one, come all.”

[@GeneralRELee]

I'm fixing on bringing my tricycle by SMA for a fall tune-up.

[@Onemattressatatime]

It’s about time for NAPA to become a sponsor! When you run into a bad part just say always trying to improve the product

[@farmcentralohio]

Eric, I usually have nothing to add to what you do since you tend to cover it all but there is finally one thing I can suggest to you or anyone. Especially if you do any brush hogging blow out the radiator, most new tractors have more than one rad stacked together and stuff will easily get caught between them. A lot of them unbolt or unlock and you can slide at least one of the rads out for easy access. They make an excellent blow gun for such a job, it's called an Air Comb. Inexpensive but works great. Just something easily over looked. Thanks for the great video. Okay now I see you blow out the rad, silly of me to think you'd skip that lol

[@rollieevans6292]

I'm A Farmall guy (3-H's and a Cub) but I always enjoy a tractor service video no matter what color it is. Thanks.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I own an H also 😉

[@rollieevans6292]

@@SouthMainAuto Yes, that is how I stumbled upon SMA . I was watching you service your H and I thought to myself, this guy is alright. Lol! I'll have to send you some pics.

[@dukeman7595]

Should add more tractor repair videos, many people like them.

[@dougtexas]

A leather belt works as a substitute oil wrench. Saved me lots of times out in middle of nowhere.

[@Fjord_Driver]

I had a JD riding mower. Never had any problems with it. But getting the mower deck off was a pain in the butt. The guy across the street had one too, but he bought a bigger one. Must be a mower competition thing.

[@geyser3445]

I will never own one of these but really like the detailed step by step procedures.

[@JeffHazardous]

Eric: "Look at me, I'm Madonna" Young People: " I dont get it" Me: " BAHAHAHAHA"

[@backyardbasher]

You forgot to change the spark plugs!

[@TeemarkConvair]

ROFL

[@d44102]

you mean glow plugs ? 😂

[@jonasthemovie]

Darrell Hylton I am pretty sure he ment sparkplugs.

[@thebeetalls]

@@jonasthemovie Pretty sure he was joking since this is a diesel...

[@jonasthemovie]

CJ So he ment sparkplugs right?

[@MattyT_86]

Hi Eric, this was a nice switch-up from the usual content and it was nice to get an insight into other aspects of your life outside the workshop. I've been playing a lot of Farming Simulator 19 (maybe your kids know about it!) so for some reason I've got nerdy about farm vehicles, so this has come along at quite a good time! Stay safe over there.

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Eric. I was not surprised that the tractor was made in China. Thanks for NAPA. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@davepoling3049]

1st thing I noticed was the birds singing in the back ground .

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nothing better than that. Sure beats sirens and traffic noise, that's for sure! 😎

[@johnditch6357]

Deere John, the letter service people receive from home.

[@johnditch6357]

@@TStheDeplorable Thank GOD for him and his brothers in arms.

[@baxrok2.]

Super relaxing to watch. Thanks Dr. O!

[@Photocapturer]

Very tidy JD Eric. It shows us how you keep your personal vehicles. Great job!

[@DIYDaveOK]

Hey Eric I've been reading a lot about "right to repair" issues stemming from John Deere blocking access to their farm equipment computers (equivalent of ECM, etc). Any problems in that regard working on that tractor?

[@SouthMainAuto]

I have a full set of service manual from John Deere for this tractor and that is the number one reason I bought a non electronic full mechanical tractor 😉

[@DIYDaveOK]

@@SouthMainAuto Awesome!! Thanks for taking the time to answer. Appreciate the video, as always!

[@farmcentralohio]

The issues you speak of with JD are more with the larger farm tractors. They will sell you a high horsepower tractor but then charge you extra to get the full horsepower out of the machine by showing up with their computer and clicking on a few things. They are all about milking every penny out of a farmer. They won't let an independent mechanic have assess to any info so you are forced to take your tractor to them for work. It's one of the largest scams going on that most folks don't know about.

[@DIYDaveOK]

@@farmcentralohio I have a feeling it getting ready to creep into regular vehicles more and more.

[@farmcentralohio]

@broomsterm You are referring to smaller tractors, I was talking large machines. There's not many companies bringing in large tractors to the States. John Deere is a money hungry company looking to squeeze every cent they can out of anyone that'll give it to them. Go into a dealership sometime and see how much they charge for things and then you'll understand.

[@theberengersniper]

5:25 - a thick 5-incher ha ha! Genuinely not sure if that's good or bad ha ha.

[@chubbysumo2230]

you never really grow out of these.

[@theberengersniper]

@@chubbysumo2230 I sure don't 🤣

[@kansasfreeman]

Average 😉

[@jeremiahmiller6431]

It's not the size of the tractor that matters, it's how well you plow.

[@kansasfreeman]

Takes all day to due a 10 acre plot with a 2 bottom plow

[@cluckhead1913]

You made the right move. I didn't think that Farmall would be good for anything other than nostalgia.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I used it more than the Deere actually lol . I still have it

[@somerandomguy3868]

I'm sure you'll get many comments about the smaller of the two air filters, the new one appears to be on at an angle, thanks for taking the time to show us basic service for the JD 5055E

[@alanhanniffy8177]

Eric ! A farmer ? Who knew ? 😀🇮🇪

[@SteveLowe65]

Wife and I both laughed out loud at 'Hey look, I'm Madonna.'

[@liebherr11602]

80s kids !!

[@chickmagpunk]

SMA fix for the night Mr.O. Appreciate the video, hope you and the family are doing well. God Bless!

[@TheSkysteve]

watch loads of your videos, I worked for a John Deere dealership for 30 years, just a comment about tapping the dirty air filter, on the jd310 there used to be a sticker near the front tire saying do not tap on tire, I was doing just that one day as I noticed the sticker, I wont forget that, keep up the great videos

[@VWWRENCHIE]

"Draft control" also refers to responsible behaviour at the local watering hole..lol😃

[@JW...-oj5iw]

3 o'clock in the morning and I couldn't get first comment. 😥 Had to adjust it to not be redundant.

[@BG-vq9fd]

Nice machine. Watching this after seeing the starter replacement. I am learning a few things.

[@hossfarran6327]

I enjoyed every second of your video. Great work man

[@frdmstnggt99]

11:13 AAAAAAAND Demonitized!

[@ryandavis930]

The girl at napa is going to laugh when you try telling her the 5 incher don't fit.

[@dro2204]

Never know might just be the perfect fit for her 😅😅

[@throttlebottle5906]

lmao

[@williamgagnonroadboxservice]

Thanks Eric. Got an I’d Deer that I service regular and had to wing it.. Great machine

[@hellcat1962]

Eric, good video- liked it. Brought back memories of my dad at antique tractor shows. Loved Johns deers, I seem to remember him talking about they had opposing cylinders? - in the old days.

[@dougrobins8291]

Those decorative ear muffs hanging on the side of the engine...must be an OSHA requirement to have them available?

[@duncantaylor6183]

Anyone else catch the frog making a run for it ?

[@hatfez]

8:19 ish...

[@TeemarkConvair]

OMG my world is TURNING!!

[@hatfez]

@@TeemarkConvair That's good. Otherwise, all the Chinese would fall off. (apologies to the firesign theatre)

[@jamescostello6529]

@@hatfez Listen here Leaf Head, I can't stand these geeks a gawking at me!

[@rustyogden5186]

He’s all “my covers blown! Run for it!!”

[@stapleboss]

LOVE when you work from home cause that's how I do it. Never quite have the right tool, gotta run out to the store.

[@christophercooper9997]

Nothing wrong with keeping it clean and shiny. Pride of ownership.

[@trybriguy1357]

You going to be able to get that filter off when the time comes??? LOL

[@sharg0]

Well he'll be whining about the lunatic that mounted it for sure! (And after 0.5 s realize who it was stating that if his gra'ma knew she'd had his hide.)

[@trybriguy1357]

@@sharg0 Well, I like Eric but, he was just complaining about how tight it was and than he just put superman grip on that filter. I was taught to just tighten them hand tight, because they expand so much from the heat. Maybe I'm wrong but, he put some torque on that filter, LOL!!!! And may I add, that hydraulic fluid looked pretty darn clear to me!!!

[@stevericketts810]

Question..is your middle name “napper”? Asking for a friend! 😂🤷‍♂️

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

And is it not a sponsor 😂

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Nice tractor! Lots of fun with that bad boy. Thanks for the video!

[@michael931]

Thats the cleanest vehicle I have ever seen in New York...

[@terryduprie6313]

Outstanding tractor servicing video - new subscriber. Thank you!!!

[@dnprall]

I don't care what you work on, you are my favorite channel in all of KZbin.

[@santini1953]

I see the safety Sally's are coming out of the woodwork.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Love my ol 47 Ford...use to pull with it at antique tractor pulls...it has had a six cylinder conversion. Even at low rpm's it'll wheelie a few feet off the ground.

[@jimmydeloro]

Wow Eric, lots of interest and comments today. Nice to see you enjoying time with Sheba at home.

[@timothyputzke1250]

I've always checked the tires with fluid with the valve stem up. Same with adding air. It's worked for forty-five years.

[@darrellsanders9031]

Real life struggles doing service work from home and figuring things out as you go. Great video!

[@jbdragon3295]

One of the things I should have gotten years ago, a powered Grease Gun. Mine is a Milwaukee. I added the same type of locking grease nozzle onto it. Click on and pull the trigger. You can hear it pump and basically know if it’s one pump or 2 pumps, etc of grease going in. I have a lot of things at work to grease and manual guns suck. I could never go back. You could grease that tractor pretty quickly and easily with one. I’ve also changed grease fittings on things where I’d have to use a 90 degree adapter to fit the grease gun nozzle on. Install new 45 or 90 degree zerk fittings so I never need to use an adapter ever again. I can just clamp on the nozzle and pull the trigger and grease up. Makes the job so much easier and faster. Some things I really have to reach to get at. Trying to pump also, sucks.

[@pointbreak8293]

I love the ole tractor videos... sweet new green ride you got there Mr. O...👍👍👍

[@alanrobison3298]

Great video! We love your commentary!

[@Gmtail]

That’s what I like about NAPA, they actually have parts for various things old and new. It’s a true parts store unlike many others whom specialize in air fresheners.

[@rickyj2013]

Even though you check that the trans is in gear, you’re trusting a little detent ball and spring with your life. Maybe this is a hydrostatic driven unit but either way just Step onto the tractor when you start the thing. My neighbor was killed by this when I was a little kid and I’ll never forget it.

[@umpireoba]

Boy that was the cleanest tractor I’ve ever seen

[@bradklingensmith]

We had 3 tractors, an 8N, Golden Jubilee, and a Deutz Allis 3 cylinder diesel that could pull a building. They are fun.

[@marshall1157]

I learned more specifics on this tractor than watching farmer youtubers.

[@wbball15]

Great job, Eric. Thanks, Mrs. O.

[@bostedtap8399]

Outdoors SMA, 👍👍👍. I visited a John Deere dealership for O-rings (not for any JD machine, for an industrial HPU), they had branded bottles of water, baby clothes ?????. Nice vlog Eric and family. Thanks for sharing.

[@duhaimap1]

Good video. I just picked up a 1993 5200. I haven't done any maintenance on it yet but you got me thinking. Thanks!

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Nice way to spend s Sunday morning with you Eric. Steak and Eggs, and some good coffee!

[@rinunculartoo3006]

That was different, and very interesting. Thank you Eric.