John Deere 540, 545, 550, 570, 580 and 590 Round Balers Technical Manual (TM3265)

John Deere 540, 545, 550, 570, 580 and 590 Round Balers Technical Manual (TM3265 07 AUG 02)

This official technical manual provides detailed service procedures, diagnostics, and component adjustments for the John Deere 540, 545, 550, 570, 580, and 590 Round Balers. Covering electrical systems, hydraulic circuits, twine and net wrapping systems, pickup components, drive mechanisms, and BaleMaster control diagnostics, this manual is essential for professional technicians and agricultural equipment specialists.

Model Covers:

John Deere 540 Round Baler

John Deere 545 Round Baler

John Deere 550 Round Baler

John Deere 570 Round Baler

John Deere 580 Round Baler

John Deere 590 Round Baler

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File Format: PDF

Size: 40.32 MB

No. of pages: 860

Language: English

Delivery Method: Instant Download – Access your file immediately after purchase.

📑 Included Sections:

Safety and General Information

• Comprehensive maintenance safety procedures
• Lubrication types, torque values, and service tools
• Component serial identification and hardware specifications

Electrical System and Diagnostics

• Connectors, sensors, actuators, and alarms
• BaleMaster and electronic wrapping diagnostics
• Wiring diagrams and functional schematics for all models

Powertrain and Drive Components

• Powerline and clutch system disassembly
• Gear case repairs (Bondioli, Comer, Walterscheid, Precutter)
• Shaft, sprocket, and drive chain servicing and alignment

Hydraulic System Operation and Tests

• Bale density control, gate valve and soft core options
• Twine and net wrapping hydraulics and precutter cylinder servicing
• Detailed troubleshooting, test procedures, and circuit descriptions

Wrapping Systems (Twine & Net)

• Manual and hydraulic twine systems and switch calibrations
• Net wrapping mechanism adjustment and brake tension
• Knife, actuator, and feed roll maintenance procedures

Pickup and Chamber Repair

• Pickup unit variations (1.41 m, 1.81 m, 2.20 m) and repairs
• Packer, feeder fork, crankshaft, cylinder, and scraper servicing
• Bale chamber belt tracking, roll identification, and alignment

BaleMaster Control and Software Functions

• Monitor setup, diagnostics, and component testing
• Soft core, gate, oversize bale, and precutter function checks
• Complete wiring diagrams, software logic, and troubleshooting paths

This John Deere 540, 545, 550, 570, 580 and 590 Round Balers Technical Manual is a powerful service resource for in-field diagnostics, operational troubleshooting, and full equipment restoration.