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    855 hydraulic fluid leak

    My 855 has oil dripping down onto th gear housing on the mmm. The guy at the dealership said the pump needs replacing and the pump costs $1400 plus. Installation. Do you guys think he is trying to take me to the cleaners or maybe it could be something as simple as a leaky fitting or hose. I...
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    what length PTO Shaft?

    Okay, It's me again with another dumb question! What length should the PTO Shaft be to hook up a John Deere 550 Tiller To a John Deere 855 Tractor...or how do I measure for one? I finally got up nerve enough to make the three point hook-up... Next comes the PTO Shaft...... HELP, HELP, Help!
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    855 PTO Question

    The 855 has A---Mid and Rear PTO Position B...Mid PTO position C...Rear PTO position My Question is : what causes both the mid and rear to operate no matter what position is chosen? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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    3 Point Forks

    I am thinking about getting a 3-point pallet fork to use behind my John Deere 855. Have any of you guys owned and used Them? What are the pros and cons of getting nonadjustable tines or adjustable tines? Come on flood me with your thoughts!
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    JD 72in mmm is noisy

    Is it normal for the John Deere 72 inch belly mower to be very noisy with a loud rumble? Do I have to Remove it from the JD 855 in order to lube it? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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    Fender Lights for JD 855

    Help! Has anyone come up with a source for the fender mounted after market head lights for a John Deere 855.. the John deere part number is AM102023.. and the price is awfully high... There must be an aftermarket replacement available, If you know of one could you please steer me in the right...
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    JD 855 and 550 Tiller

    Yesterday in the sweltering heat I brough Home my latest toy, a JD 550 Tiller...It seems to be in good condition, at least that"s what the previous owner told me.. The blades look as if they have never been used overall there is some rust, I think I will sand it and repaint it. This being my...
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    JD 855 Rockshaft lever

    Help! The latch that locks the rockshaft lever on my 855 does not hold when I select my MMM height and the Park brake does not engage as it should... When I push the brake pedal down and lift the park brake lever its as if the brake pedal does not travel far enough.... Can anyone offer some...
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    Greetings from N.C.

    Hi Everybody, I've been lurking around here for the past month or so and finally got up the nerve to join this wonderful forum. I got me a John Deere 855 with a 72 inch MMM about three months ago and am trying to get to know it and will no doubt be asking a million questions here. Ronaldjaye
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