I have added a 3-5lbs PSI inline fuel line pump to assist fuel getting to injection pump. Cleaned pick up screen on intank fuel pump. The leak is on the high pressure side, it should not be...

Can anyone send me a link on how to remove and replace the starter on John Deere 455 diesel lawn tractor?

Tractor runs for about 10 seconds; glow plug light comes on then shuts down all electrical functions stops. If I wait about three hours electrical function returns. However it runs about 10...

Can anyone give me the part number for the mulching Kit on the 60-inch mower deck for John Deere 455 diesel? I misplaced the nuts and bolts. I know there are 2 wings nuts and two nuts and bolts. I...

Can anyone give me the part number for the mulching Kit on the 60-inch mower deck for John Deere 455 diesel? I misplaced the nuts and bolts. I know there are 2 wings nuts and two nuts and bolts. I...

Turn key; dashboard lights come on; but no click from solenoid switch on left side near fuel filter. I have checked all fuses. Help?

What is the part number for john deere 455 diesel lawn tractor fuel pump and sending unit?

Hello all. I've been lurking for some time and am just completing a rebuild of the steering valve for my 455. I'm left looking at the seven bolts that close the unit up, wondering if there...

I have a JD 455 Diesel unknown year, I’m guessing early to mid nineties Starts and runs fine until I let me foot of the brake. Stalls immediately, I’m assuming it’s in the safety interlock...

Not a sign of advance problem, fuel tank 3/4 full, mowing for about an hour and just suddenly the engine died. No solenoid click when turning the key. Will start checking if power at the fuel...

good evening everyone, I have a new to me John Deere 455 it does have a loader and three point. When I was moving gravel recently I noticed lots of oil coming down the filter. I removed the filter...

I have leak on my John Deere 455 transaxle after it sits for while. So far I can't tell exactly where it is coming from. I have read about the possible places where they normally leak. It looks...

Have a John deere 455 i am trying to get tuned up. The engine rpms are about 300 to 400 low and am trying to fix it. Already adjusted the governor and the valve lash but no change. what else do i...

Hello, My JD 455 PTO turns, but slowly. When mowing grass, it will come to a stop. Doesn't seem to be an electrical issue. Hydraulic fluid level is OK. Any thoughts? Thanks jack

I'm looking at replacing the mower blades on my Deere 455 54" mower deck. Is the group wisdom to stay with Deere OEM (part M115496) or go with another manufacturer's equivalent blades. Use is...

Bought this mower very used a year ago. When I bought it, the guy worked on these machines for a living and gave me a 30 day warranty. During that time I had this exact same issue. So the guy...

Looking to add the Snow blower assembly for our 455 tractor. I am not familiar with what I'm looking for. An Xseries mount? is this a belt drive or run off of tractor hydro system. 44 or a 47"...

Looking for a source for a 3/4 remanufactured Yanmar 3tna72uj3 engine for a JD 455. May also be known as a "long block". What I'd like to do is just drop the new engine in and swap...

I've found that the fuel shutoff solenoid doesn't always pull-in when I turn the key and, therefore, it doesn't start. I've attached a few pictures of the fuel shutoff solenoid. This is before I...

I have recently acquired an original cab for a John Deere 455. It's in great shape and fits perfectly. The issue I'm having is the remote fuel hose. The picture below is what it looks like. I have...

Hi folks, here comes my first ever post :-) I just bought myself a "new" Deere 455 - it is a 1998 model. So far the only problem I have, is that it keeps rolling forward after I release the...

Hi guys, New to posting but have used this board many times to fix issues with my 1999 JD 455. I'm currently diagnosing an electrical issues that seems to be related to my key switch and board...

I have a 455 AWS with a bad transmission, and i have a 425 that i would like to install the transmission into the 455 and make it a two wheel steer, any suggestions.

Greetings! I was happily mowing grass with my JD 455 diesel when the mower suddenly shutdown, then two seconds later there was a pop sound from under the hood and the dash lights went out...

Just purchased a new to me JD 455. 1300 hours. Runs great. Think I did well on price. $3000.00 with JD 300, 2 decks and 54" 4way blade. Problem: 60" mower deck seems very weak. No jolt of PTO...

My original JD455 seat is starting to crack. I can't decide whether to get OEM for $190 or an aftermarket for around $120. Are these aftermarket seats better or worse quality? What about...

Going to look at picking up a 1200hr 455 for lawn mowing duties, maybe adding a pto kit/3point down the road for a tiller. The only major issue with it is that the shop said an injector was...

Hey guys, I will be looking at a JD 455 in a few days, anything to look for? It has 1200 hours and is paired with a 60in deck. Talked him down to $2500 on it. I’m also picking up a JD 318...

Jd guru's- I picked up a 1999 jd 455 in good condition with jd loader, 60" deck, 3 pt hitch and 22 hp yanmar diesel with 1000 hrs. Machine starts and runs great, diff lock works great, I just...

Engine began knocking and blowing light blue smoke, engine oil level dropped from full to half. Tractor has 1700 hrs. 21 years old. Any thoughts on possible problem?

Hi Guys, I drained all the coolant on my Deere 455 tonight. Unfortunately, the metal coolant drain plug bolt on the engine has been lost. Spent hours looking for it and can't find it. It is 17 mm...

I recently picked up a 92 JD455 GT and it has a bad injector pump. I am trying to get it removed so I can have it rebuilt, but the fuel rack is stuck in place and I can't get the pump up through...

I'm looking at buying a John Deere 455 with rear 3PL and PTO fitted. Price is $NZ6500 (about $US4500). You can see pictures online here : John Deere 455 | Trade Me Intended use is : Replace my...

Hello everyone. I have a JD 455. It's 22 years old but I hope to have it another 22. Just love the tractor. Anyway, within the past month or so, I've had a harder time getting her to start...

Hello all, I am inheriting an older John Deere 455. I'm not sure of the year on manufacture, but it runs well, and seems to be a good little machine. I am interested in getting a 40 loader for...

I will make a 3 point hitch for my John Deere 455. There are people have a build plan or pics for homemade 3 point hitch?

Recently we took delivery of a low hour Deere 455 garden tractor. It came with a 54 inch mower deck and rear bagger and a 2 stage snowblower. Very nice machine and really it's my spouse's baby. I...

I have a John Deere 455. When I have been mowing for about 30 minutes, my power steering goes out. The hydrostatic forward and reverse still works. I have no leaks; it's full of Trans oil. What is...

So I got the lift issue sorted out adequately (I think) but shortly after I started mowing yesterday the mower started making a mild but persistent intermittent thwacking noise. It was audible...

I recently acquired a new to me 2001 deere 455 with 700 single owner hours on it. The guy mowed with it, then his son in law mowed for him until he moved out of the acreage. My question relates...

Hi, I have a 1994 John Deere 455. It was running pretty well, until the mower belt broke, then the tractor would not start anymore. The battery was charged, but when I turned the key, nothing...

JD 455 glow plug lights don't turn off and it wont start. New glow plugs. New fuel pump.

I have a 2000 JD 455. When I engage the mower deck it runs fine for a few minutes and then shuts down will restart and run and shut down. Then it will not restart. Pull the switch on and off it...

Howdy? I am trying to figure out which model of power flow or other blower to use for a grass collection system for my John Deere 455 with 60 inch deck. The dealer was much help. I plan on...

Howdy? I am trying to figure out which model of power flow or other blower to use for a grass collection system for my John Deere 455 with 60 inch deck. The dealer was much help. I plan on...

I was mowing the yard and blades stopped mowing. I noticed the height adjusted on the chassis was not working and sounded loose. Could this be the cause. I removed the mowing deck plates to...

Pump did not work so we pulled out of the tank and removed the very dirty filter. Reinstalled with out filter, (we broke it) it started working and it idled for about 10 minutes then quit. The...

I purchased a HD-54-LAWN deck in good shape, but it did not include the drive shaft. The "clamp | Yoke" M117584 on the drive shaft looks like a solid chunk of steel with a 1/8th split halfway...

This is my John Deere 455 cab build. I built this cab to keep out the cold and keep me nice and warm. I just started building this November 1 2014. I built it out of 1 inch pine and covered it...

my 455 quit when i was mowing the other day, found that it had blown the power fuse that is located on the circuit board under the steering column area, replaced fuse, started, ran for ten...

Just developed problem with a 455 we have had since 1998. This is a diesel with 60' mower and hydro static drive. It just started yesterday with the mower losing revolutions and the tractor...

Here is what has happened so far: Turned key for glow plugs Glow plugs heat up Turned key to start Single click, no start, dash goes dark All subsequent key turning does nothing, dash remains...

I have a deere 455 with no serial plates on it, its a very rough looking machine. I need to replace the ignition module on this machine and have read that I first need to know the serial number of...

I recently bought a 1996 455 with a bucket and 54 inch mower deck. The owner had never used the mower deck with the bucket attached. Im wondering if I can run the mower without having to remove...

I have hydro oil leaking from the axle housing. I am assuming this is coming from the seal for the axle? Is this a hard one to fix? I am ok with removing the axle for repair, but don't want to...

On my Jd 455 There is a float position on the snow plow up and down lever. When I raise or lower the plow if I release the lever the plow will sometimes continue to move up or down. It seems the...

The water pump just went out on my john deere 455 3cylinder 22hp yanmar diesel. john deere wants $280 for a new water pump plus gasgets,anyone know of any place where i might find a more...

I have a 47 Inch blower on my 455 and am curious will the 54 inch blower work? can i use my old mounting system and just buy the blower assembly?

How do you tell the difference from a k92a and a k92d transaxle? I have found that ordering parts directly from Tuff Torq is much cheaper then J.Deere dealer. PTO clutch pack was $350 (JD) or...

Hi I have a John Deere 455 lawn tractor that quit running while in use. things that i have checked checked oil all fuses are ok changed the fuel filter checked the safety switch under the...

Does a John Deere 455 have a guard on the mid pto? The reason I ask is when I started to mow the other day I pulled the pto switch and nothing happened. I got off the tractor to discover that...

bogged down and died while i was mowing now it wont start back up. it just turns over and ever so often it puffs black smoke.

its a john deere 455 with yanmar 3cylinder diesel. it bogged down and died while i was mowing and now it turns over perfect, all the dash light work but it wont start. i've changed all the fuses...

455 disel engine with a vibration when engine idles the engine speed will go up and down and viberate when trottle speed is increased it runs at a regular speed but still has viberation issue what...

When I lower my deck the anti-scalp wheels firmly press the concrete in my shed. I know that the wheels are not supposed to touch the surface. The blade height is 2" and I'd like to get it...

I cant tell if it is using any coolant. I really never added any to the overflow bottle. I get a wiff of smell when I am mowing. Is there a weep port on the water pump? Anywhere else I should...

I have a 455 jd lawn and garden tractor I believe a 93 year built. I have a dry brake and think a k91 trans. how different are the k92 and k91 trans... besides the wet brake systems? will they...

Hello all... I noticed yesterday a small pool of diesel under the engine and have traced it back to the valve on the fuel filter assembly. When in the "O"pen position, fuel seems to flow out...

When I attempt to raise the deck there is no response. There is no indication that there is a load on the hydraulic system either. Any ideas on where to start? Thanks.

Mower and mid pto was working earlier in the week when I used it last. Today I went to use the mower pull the lever the mower turns a little (1/4 to ｽ a turn of the mower pulleys) then nothing...

I have 455 garden tractor, the problem is once started the pto wont engage. I changed the switch for the pto and still no luck anybody have ideas? Thank you

HI all Just picked up a JD 455 diesel All Wheel Steer off Craigslist for $2,300 It's a 2001 with 800 hours Was not sure about the price but I took a chance because it was a diesel - should have...

Can anyone help me out with a deck belt diagram for this 54" deck?

Hi I'm looking for some information on Power Flow blowers. Does the same Power Flow unit on a JD 455 fit the 48 and 54 inch mower deck? Does anyone know the model number? Are the 48 and 54 inch...

Just got a JD 455. It has a rear PTO, but no 3 pt. I'm trying to figure out the hydraulics. Seems like the mower deck lift and rear cylinder for the 3pt share the same lever and you have to turn...

Looking for rear PTO kit for my 1994 JD 455. I have 3pt hitch and want to add the rear PTO. J.R.

I got a used MC519 for my 455. It didn't come with an attachment for the 455. So, my question is for anyone who has this setup, do I just need two bolts(with some type of spacer) for the two...

I have a John Deere 455 with about 1900hrs on it when I go to start it I get lights but I do not hear the normal sound (like a pump or something). The starter just clicks but the engine does not...

Hello, I have a JD 455 and the mid pto spins very slowly. I replaced the solenoid valve, no luck and I removed the deck pto shaft to see if the deck was bogging down the pto but that wasnt the...

Have a John Deere 455 for sale, it is a 1999-2000 model I have been told. It has 790 hours on it, a 60 inch deck, 54 inch snow blade available, a set of wheel weights, rear weight bracket and a...

Hello forum members, I have a JD 455 two wheel steer and recently discovered the older model JD 400. I have to say I really like the looks of the 400 much better. Kinda got me thinking on...

My glow plugs are not working, the light on the dash comes on. But there is no voltage at the plugs...Looks like there is a control board on the left side of the dash. Parts book says it is a...

My steering cylinder is leaking like crazy...its between $275-299 for a new one ( non-serviceable, welded together) I am looking for seals for it but have not had any luck yet. I cut it apart at...

My steering cylinder is leaking like crazy...its between $275-299 for a new one ( non-serviceable, welded together) I am looking for seals for it but have not had any luck yet. I cut it apart at...

My gauge does not move. All other gauges and lights are ok. I looked on JDparts and it is showing a Temp Sensor and Temp Switch close to the thermostat. I am assuming the temp gauge is working...

I am looking a purchasing a 1997 JD 455 diesel with 60" mower and wonder if anyone has info on any problems or reliability issues with this machine

Other than shorter turning radius are there any other advantages or disadvantages to AWS in the different seasons? Are the rear axles as strong? Does the steering linkage stay tight? Thanks.....Casey

I had to cut around about sixty trees a few days ago and just as I finished the tractor shut down as if I had turned off the key. There is no indication of power from the switch key... no guages...

I'm beginning my search for a yard/garden machine and have a few questions about the 455. Did the PTO come standard? What does it take to add a 3PH (Did they come with rear hydraulics)? Is one...

I have been keeping my eyes open for something to mow my 3 not so manicured acres. Mostly been looking at commercial ZTRs but I came across this in the local classifieds and it sparked my...

Hi guys. Haven't been around much lately, as the 455 has been purring like a kitten :p for the last year or so without so much as a hiccup, and I have all the options and accessories I can...

I'm planning to change from a 20 amp alternator to a 40 amp alternator on my JD 455 . Physically the change appears to be no problem but the existing wiring to the 20 amp unit only has a 2 wire...

I'm having trouble keeping the hydraulic control valve in the float position when using my snowblower. I have moved ( 10-12 times)the control lever back and forth in and out of the float...

Hi....Does anyone know if there is a winter kit available for JD 455? THe fan sucks air out of the cabin to cool the engine. I realize there are cabin heaters available but was wondering if...

My steering valve on my 455 is leaking out the top of the valve through an o-ring. I have found the removal process quite difficult, I have removed the bolts but now need to remove the hydraulic...

Hi Everyone, I am a long time guest, and brand new member from Brisbane Australia. I have recently become a proud owner of a JD455 which i purchased for cheap as it needs quite a bit of work. I...

i own a john deere 455 lawn tractor. I is about 15 years old. Over the years, it has gotten slower and slower. I remember it being fairly fast. This has slowed my mowing greatly. I've been...

Hi.....Does anyone have any idea or knowledge about putting a tachometer on the Yanmar engine. Thanks.....Casey

ok everyone, I screwed and let a bolt get loose and come out of my 3ph and well, now its gonna cost me i guess. The bracket for the 3ph twisted, catching the pto selection lever and cracking the...

Hi, I am new here and have a question and hopefully some can help. I am looking at buying a 1995 JD 455 AWS 54". It has the 3cyl yanmar diesel engine with about 755 hours on the machine. My...

2200 hours on a John Deere 455 (23?hp diesel) with 60" mowing deck. Engine runs great. Hydrostatic transmission makes gear grinding noises under load. Slips, grinds so much that it won't go...

Can someone give me the capacity for the 455 cooling system? I want to change mine and want to pick up some Cool-Guard. Do you need to put the additive in for the diesel to prevent cavitation? Craig

Hi.....The lower hydraulic control lever on my John Deere 455 garden tractor is what raises and lowers the snowblower. My question is ....were is the float position on this lever and how does it...

I have to replace alternator (magneto) and need to know how difficult it is to upgrade to 40 amp alternator (over 20 amp magneto.) The alternator is more readily available and therefor cheaper...

Here's a question for the experts. When trying to start my 455 this AM, I turned the key, waited for the glow plug to extinguish, and when it did, and I turned the key, I heard a pop, and the...

I am looking for help in adding one or two additional hydraulic circuits on my JD 455. It has 2 included circuits which are used for the FEL near the center of the left side , which is 2 sets of...

Still looking for a tractor but have come across a JD 455 with 700 hours and a G1900 with 600 hours. Anyone know how the two compare? Which is the tougher of the two? Which is more difficult to...

Curious to get your opinions... 2000 JD 455 300 hours 60" mower 40 Series Loader 3pt hitch rear pto ballast weights in the rear $6200 thoughts? Thanks!

Being the curious sort that I am, my 1st modification to my JD455 is a tachometer. It just seems natural that you would want to know what rpm you're running as you're mowing away. :D I found a...

I have a JD 455 and would like to add a 3pth to it. Can anyone tell me where I can buy the lower and upper links (after market ) and what is involved with installing and making the hydraulics...

hello green fellas, my dads old 455 has died, the guy he deals with has another 455 he will sell him for 4500 and give hime 1000 for the dead deere. make out with a used 455 for 3500 plus tax...

Thank you all for any help on this you can give. I am going to go look at a JD455 tomorrow or the next day. It is the only one I have seen yet that I might be able to afford to get. 1994 JD 455...

Any one have a JD455 with either a JD 40 FEL or a different FEL? I am curious how it functions? Good or Bad? how much weight can it move? Thanks

I am trying to make a decision between one or the other? I will be using it about 90% for mowing 5 acres. I am not to familiar with the kubota's. the prices i have been finding are less on the...

Hi, I own a JD 455, recently purchased, it is about 10 years old. I love the machine, but I do have one problem with it, I can't figure out. When I am using the loader and have the weight box...

JD 455 $4700 used vs BX1500 NEW $5700. Which price is the best price ?

Which one would you buy?

I have a question and hoping someone can help me out. I just purchased a JD 455 with a 60" Deck (Both are 1997 models) this past spring. The Deck says Mulcher Compatible and I have mulching...

I just purchased a used 455 that has almost 1000 hours. Currently it uses john deere 15w-40 oil, but being that I am obsessed with synthetic oils, I want to switch it to a syn. However, I can't...

I just bought a JD 455, and I was wondering, are there any quirks that I should be aware of? any at all? Thanks

Here are some pics of what a JD 455 w/54" deck, turf tires with chains,rear wheel weights and a couple of suit case front weights will do. Below pic: Backside of pond dam...

Am I allowed to ask questions about a John Deere 455 mower or is too small :o for this message board? If it's okay, I was thinking about getting a box blade for my 455 and was wondering if anyone...

Can anyone give me specific instructions on bleeding air from fuel lines on a JD 455 lawn tractor. I have tried everything I know and it runs OK for awhile and then starts acting up again.

My dad has a 455 garden tractor and a 445 rotary tiller (54" pto driven). I have a Kubota BX2200 and am hoping to find a pto adapter that will let me hook up the pto shaft to my tractor. My...

My dad has a 455 garden tractor and a 445 rotary tiller (54" pto driven). I have a Kubota BX2200 and am hoping to find a pto adapter that will let me hook up the pto shaft to my tractor. My...

Remember me, still new to the JD arena. I have the lawn tractor 455. I have lost lifting capability on the mowing deck. The lever moves fine, but the deck doesn't move. Any ideas? I can hear the...

Last week when I mowed PTO kicked out when running full bore. Later even when mowing slower it kicked out and engine would sometimes stop. Thought it might have just been a fluke, but today after...

Dad had the tiller (set up to run behind his JD 455, cat. 0). I'm trying to work a deal to trade for the BX2200 (cat. 1). The 3 pt frame on the tiller will hitch up to the BX fine, the problem...

My JD 455 Rear PTO now works fine. Read my earlier post about the electrical issue. When the PTO selector lever is in the rear PTO only position the mid/front PTO indicator light on the dash is...

Fellow JD diesel owners/mechanics, I need some help. My new to me 455 is blowing the "F-6" fuse, at least that's what the dealer called it. It's the top fuse on the two on the circuit board. I...

the wires to the pto solenoid burnt out due to overheating and after replacing the solenoid and valve the engine still cuts out as soon as i engage the pto.all fuses are ok and i wonder if there...

I just bought a used JD 455 from a dealer. It is a 1995 with 315 hours on it. I do not know the person that owned it but was told by the dealer he had less then a acre of ground and wanted to move...

JD 455 w/ 47\" Blower PTO Question I have a 455 with a 47" blower. My pto shaft goes through my front axle. Does anyone know if there should be a bearing guide or bushing in the axle? My pto...

I recently bought a '98 Deere 455. A few years back I had a 445. Both had the same issue. Slow speed in reverse. The reverse pedal doesn't stick up far enough to get full reverse speed. I can...

I have a 1994 455 with 1190 hrs on it. It seems my pump in the hydrostatic transaxle has degraded. Does anyone have any experience on these transaxles. I have a tech manual coming. Preciate...

Well, I am second in line for a used 455 that a Kubota dealer took in on a trade. Was wondering what all of you thought of the deal. I went over it w/a fine tooth comb and it is obvious the...

I have been looking for a John Deere 455 with low hours. I found one with a 60" deck and 200 hours on it for $6900.00. The JD dealer also says he has a like new snow blower for it as well as...

Can anyone fix me up with the assembly instructions? I bought the set used from my JD dealer but he could only download the X series instructions. Thanks, Barry

What can I do with the accessory hydraulics on this garden tractor other than a loader? Has anyone done some creative fiddling? Thanks Ernie

7 yr old 455. Lights don't work. Changed bulbs front and rear and fuses . Still out. Can anyone advise me how to trouble shoot wiring, etc. Any books or web pages to help? I also want to add...

I joined the forum for the sake of my JD 4300. I also own a 455 lawn tractor. It has hydraulics, for a loader I guess. Is there anything I can do with these hydraulics? pump, sprayer or the like...

Ok guys- Since you guys know a lot more about Deere parts than me and the Deere Corp here we go. I have a 1994 JD 455 and was wondering how much tires and rims cost? I have stock turf tires...

Okay guys--I need some help with this one. I need to test the SCA level in my collant. What range does JD recommend? (ie. I have a Ford Powerstroke and Ford recommends the range go from 1.2 to...

Hi guys- Where can I buy JD glow plugs online? Also where could I get a loader online for a good price. I live in Mass so I found a dealer in Vermont that has one for $3,100. There is one in South...