I have a 1997 JD 5300 2wd. The steering cylinder is leaking and I need advice on how to replace the seals in the cylinder. Does anyone know how to break this item apart? I believe it is a part...
I have a friend who needs to add two rear remotes to the back of his John Deere 5300. We need to know where to tie into at on this model tractor, he said dealer wanted 2k to install them so I...
I have a JD 5300 with 540 loader and have a problem with the float position on the bucket. When I push control lever into the float position and let go of lever it seems like the hydraulics is...
I am looking to run a hydraulic motor/pump for spraying. I was looking to have my motor's return line run to the sump of the tractor. However when looking at the SCV (tractor only has one rear...
JD 5300 with 520 FEL connected to the rear scv outlets.
To use a rear mounted implement such as a disc mower or tedder with a single hydraulic function I have always disconnected what I think is...
First replaced battery then alternator.
When running the charging light flashes on & off every 20 seconds and still the battery isn't being charged.
Have checked all ground connections.
How do I...
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I've owned and operated my John Deere 5300 4WD tractor since it was new in 1996.
I'm trained as an aircraft mechanic, and have worked on vehicles of all sorts for more than 40 years.
I'm...
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I have a 1996 John Deere 5300 4WD tractor.
It just turned 1500 hours total time since new.
I'm wanting to do some service to my tractor.
Particularly fuel injector service and valve...
JD 5300 w 520 FEL. No mid mount hydraulics, so the loader is connected to the rear SCV's. I have disconnected and re connected many times with no issues (I use the raise and lower outlets because...
Good morning. I have encountered a recurring fuel issue with my JD 5300. It started with the rpm's increasing on their own, which I understand is a sign of the engine starving for fuel. Shortly...
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I am in the process of putting new brakes on my 96 5300, when I got the first side apart the pressure plate was seized. I was told that the little return springs cold be part of the...
My tractor has just over 3000hrs on it. Last spring the hydraulics shut down. I pulled the screen in the bottom of the transmission and found it plugged with very fine black particles. I...
Anyone adapted a ford 501 scicle bar sway brace to a john deere 5300 large lift bar. The width of the lift bar is to wide to allow the attaching clamp to bolt on. Anyone fixed this problem.
1996 JD 5300 with collar shift transmission.
The gear shift has lost its normal side to side travel limits and instead has to be pulled far to the left (against the set bottom nearly) to engage...
I am in the learning curve on tractor repair and maintenance, so thanks in advance for any replies and or advice.
Included in a larger purchase of equipment was a JD 5300 tractor (3200 hrs, 2wd...
I have a JD5300 and housing on the Joystick has broken so I ordered a new one for JD but I can't figure out how to get the joystick off so I can replace the old housing. Any help will be...
I need to replace the left hand tie rod on 5300 MFWD. The dealer list the right tie rod, #RE54957, as available on their website, the LH, #RE54956, doesn't show up there or anywhere else that I...
Have a 5300 which just shut off in the middle of operation. Blows the 30 fuse whenever you turn ignition switch. I tried pulling the cold start temperature sensor, but still blew. Any suggestions?
I've got the left side brake apart on my 5300. The friction material on the disc was gone on one side and almost gone on the other. One of the compression springs was broke, which leads to my...
I have a John Deere 5300 tractor.
The battery light was on, and when I measured the voltage coming off the alternator when the tractor was running, I saw 12.6 VDC. I was told that the most likely...
Looking for advice/experience on rebuilding the brake valve on my 5300. Has anyone done this? Is there a commonly worn out hard part or is it usually a weak o-ring? Any help is appreciated.
I made a set of stabilizers today for a friends JD5300. His turnbuckles are still holding up, but I make these for a side living, and hadn't tackled such a large set yet. I make small, medium, and...
My JD5300 has a bucket on it but I hope to drop off the quick connect bucket and install a grapple to clear brush with. I' ll probably need to add two hoses and a controller? My place in East...
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I am considering the purchase of a 1998 JD5300. It has approx 1500 hrs on the meter. It is equipped with a loader and turf tires. The machine was stored outside so it is a little...
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I have a 5300 MFWD and it seems the PTO brake is not keeping the output shaft from turning when not engaged. As soon as I start the engine, with the PTO control lever disengaged it will...
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I've got a JD5300 with FEL and mower...it's pretty high hours, but was maintained well when I got it. I've had it for ~16months, with no problems. Of course, I just started to...
My faithful JD 5300 has the 3x3 TSS trans. It seems like the gear shift lever is getting a fair amount of play. I do see any adjustments that would tighten it up.
I was wondering if any has had...
I tried to look on tractordata but did not see info.
Is the 9F3R manual transmission synchronized or not? I'd love to hold out for a power reverser but this seems like a pretty good deal if...
I am a grad student at UCSD and as a side fun project, I picked up a 5300 that needed a little tlc. Engine now runs perfect, pto and rear hydraulics for three point hitch work fine.
Unit has a...
The tachometer on my 5300 has stopped working. I have cheked the fuses, replaced the instument cluster and the voltage regulator on the alternator without success. Is there some other component...
I'm looking at a JD5300 as a possible purchase along with a few other possible candidates. One thing I dislike about the 5300 is the seat. It's a POS for a cab tractor.
Can it be upgraded EASILY...
Been reading this informative site for for quite some time and have learned a lot.
I looked at a used John Deere 5300 4X4(no FEL) with some 3500+ hours on it. It's been really used. Lots of...
JD 5300 won\'t park!
Was out doing some tree work today and the day was going great. I use the FEL to provide some "assist" in my directional felling techniques for my tree work, and it has been...
I have gone through a ton of Top & Tilt threads and have a couple of questions about applying them to my 5300. Right now I have the DSCV's on the rear of the tractor. They are used by the front...