Where is hi/low range select lever on a 755?

According to manuals all JD 755s have a high/low range hydrostatic transmission. I'm buying one and the owner said it didn't. It's slow. I could work with it the way it is but I really hope it has a high low selector. I can't find any kind of illustration on what the controls do and where they are located. I'm going to get it tomorrow. I'd love to be able to figure all this out before money actually exchanges hands.

Hi low shifter is behind your right calf. Black knob. Had hi, neutral, low

Thanks, I'll look for it.
In your opinion is this a pretty reliable tractor?

TRANSAXLE RANGE CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE (HIGH-NEUTRAL-LOW)
Cart key PART NO. PART NAME QTY SERIAL NO. 655 755 855 REMARKS
1 19M7775 Screw 2 X M6 X 16
21M7206 Screw 2 X X M6 X 20
2 M91087 Quadrant 1 X X (L-N-H)
3 M91382 Plate 1 X (L-N-H) QUADRANT
M90304 Plate 1 X X (L-N-H) QUADRANT
4 M84972 Nut 2 CLAMP-ON
5 AL114059 Knob 1 (SUB FOR AL58296)
6 11M7080 Cotter Pin 2 2.500 X 16 mm
7 M70570 Washer 1 8.300 X 19 X 5.200 mm
8 24H1214 Washer 1 13/32" X 1-1/8" X 0.065"
Cart key PART NO. PART NAME QTY SERIAL NO. 655 755 855 REMARKS
9A AM102483 Lever 1 X (SUB AM105088 LEVER, M7363 6 WASHER AND 19M7785 BOLT)
AM101842 Lever 1 X X (SUB AM105087 LEVER, M7363 6 WASHER AND 19M7785 BOLT)
9B AM105088 Lever 1 X
AM105087 Lever 1 X X
10 M73636 Washer 1
11A M71863 Bolt 1 NLA, ORDER R206121
11B 19M7785 Screw 1 M10 X 25
12 14M7396 Lock Nut 1 M8
13 M78771 Washer 1
14 AM104985 Stop 1 NLA
Cart key PART NO. PART NAME QTY SERIAL NO. 655 755 855 REMARKS
15 19M7867 Screw 1 M8 X 25 , HOLDS STOP TO FRAME
16 11M7009 Cotter Pin 1 2 X 16 mm
17 M78755 Rod 1 STOP
18 M78756 Rod 1 H-N-L CONTROL (SUB FOR M89740)

Distributor: John Deere
Manufacturer: Yanmar
Original price (USD): $15,000 (1998)

John Deere 755 Engine:
Yanmar 0.9L 3-cyl diesel

Capacity:
Fuel: 4.4 gal [16.7 L]
Hydraulic system: 4.5 gal [17.0 L]
Front axle: 2.25 qts [2.1 L]

3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 785 lbs [356 kg]

Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540
Engine RPM: 540@3200
Mid PTO: independent
Mid RPM: 2100
Engine RPM: 2100@3200

Dimensions & Tires:
Wheelbase: 57 inches [144 cm]
Weight: 1645 to 1780 pounds
Front tire: 4.00x15
Rear tire: 8.3x16 (2WD)

John Deere 755 attachments:
mowing deck
front-end loader
backhoe

755 Serial Numbers:
Location: Serial number plate located below the rear PTO shaft.
1986: M0360001
1987: M0420001
1988: M0475001
1989: M0600001
1990: M010001
1991: M0100001
1992: LV100700
1993: LV130000
1994: LV165001
1995: LVA165180
1996: LVE190001
1997: LVE200001

John Deere 755 Power:
Engine: 20 hp [14.9 kW]
PTO (claimed): 15 hp [11.2 kW]

Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential lock: standard
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.

Hydraulics:
Type: open center
Capacity: 4.5 gal [17.0 L]
Pressure: 2050 psi [141.3 bar]
Valves: 0 to 2
Total flow: 5.6 gpm [21.2 lpm]

Electrical:
Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 40

Battery:
Number: 1
Cold-cranking amps: 491
Volts: 12

I bought a used 1996 model of the JD 855, big brother of the 755, about 14 years ago. In the time I've had it, other than routine maintenance, I've replaced a cotter pin in the joy-stick linkage, replaced a leaf spring on the PTO lever and replaced a steel hydraulic line that rubbed against the frame too much. I had to remove and clean out the Diesel fuel tank too after a bout with Diesel fuel microbes/bacteria or whatever that snotty looking stuff is that grows at the Diesel fuel/water interface. There's no drain built into the tank so I now treat all my Diesel fuel with an anti-bacterial additive. Next time I have the tank out I think I'll somehow put a bottom clean-out drain in the tank - or every year or three I may just use a siphon hose that goes clear to the bottom of the tank to get accumulated water condensate out. For what's soon to be a 20 year old tractor, I'd say that's darned reliable. Oh, if you plan to use front mounted implements on it, such as a loader or snow blower, I highly recommend the MFWD version.

Thanks. That's good to hear. My father has a 1979 850 that's been good but it's quite different too. This 755 does have a loader and mid mount mower on it. It's 4 wheel hydrostatic drive with power steering. Only problems I know of is the gas cap is missing and the loader cylinders have air in them--thus a bit floppy in movements.

I'm curious, do you agree with me on this... I think selling the belly mower now and then potentially selling the tractor with loader later will bring more than keeping the mower (which I have NO use for) and selling it all together. The tractor has ag tires and to me is more loader than mower. I think anyone buying it (like me) will not think the mower adds much to the value--thus better profit to sell it separately to someone wanting the mower for their tractor.

(quoted from post at 09:20:26 10/13/14) Thanks. That's good to hear. My father has a 1979 850 that's been good but it's quite different too. This 755 does have a loader and mid mount mower on it. It's 4 wheel hydrostatic drive with power steering. Only problems I know of is the gas cap is missing and the loader cylinders have air in them--thus a bit floppy in movements.

I'm curious, do you agree with me on this... I think selling the belly mower now and then potentially selling the tractor with loader later will bring more than keeping the mower (which I have NO use for) and selling it all together. The tractor has ag tires and to me is more loader than mower. I think anyone buying it (like me) will not think the mower adds much to the value--thus better profit to sell it separately to someone wanting the mower for their tractor.

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If the unit was close to here I would be interested in the entire package.

I don't know where you're located. I'm in Greensboro, NC. Anyway it's not for sale immediately--gotta evaluate exactly what I have. I've removed the mowing deck already and hopefully will get that pressure washed and stored today. Beyond that not sure yet.

High Low was exactly where you said--just didn't see it. Works much more like I expected in high range. "Cruise control" works too! I figured it out on the mile long drive home.

(quoted from post at 13:18:29 10/13/14) I don't know where you're located. I'm in Greensboro, NC. Anyway it's not for sale immediately--gotta evaluate exactly what I have. I've removed the mowing deck already and hopefully will get that pressure washed and stored today. Beyond that not sure yet.

High Low was exactly where you said--just didn't see it. Works much more like I expected in high range. "Cruise control" works too! I figured it out on the mile long drive home.

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It would make the movie " The Straight Story" look like a short trip.

I liked that movie. Just watched it again last month.

I guess you could try to sell the belly mower without tractor, but think you might be better off in the long run to store it for selling later with the tractor. One on the pluses of the 55 series is that the belly mower can be on the tractor along with the front end loader. And then, of course, a pto driven rear 3-point implement could be on too! The selectable pto even makes it more flexible.