Quick Reference Guide. This machine should not be operated by any person who isn’t appropriately qualified or had the appropriate training. Operation of this machine without periodic maintenance could cause it to malfunction. For more information please contact your JCB Dealer. Please see operator manual for full details.
The machine should not be operated by any person without appropriate qualifications, training or experience of using this type pf machine > Prior to use, the machines suitability should be considered with regards to the intended applications and any hazards which may be present 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
Lifting Points Fig 5 Description Boom Lift Point Dozer Lift Point 35° 2400 2480 2320 2220 4800 4850 4820 4700 1003 *COG = Centre of Gravity Fig 6 The correct lifting positions are identified on the machine by their labels: Lifting point Position label.
Instrument Panel Fig 9 A LCD screen B Warning and indicator lamps C Fuel level gauge D Coolant temperature gauge E Engine speed F Back button G Up button H Home button J Down button K Select button Fig 10 A Travel speed status B Power band status C Auto idle status...
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A Home button B Return button Lift overload warning Hydraulic oil temperature C Toggle through menus (rotate) D Info screen button E Toggle menu mode button F Enter button G Blank Hydraulic pressure Fuel statistics (Kohler only) 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
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Joystick & Dozer Lever Joysticks Fig 15 Fig 16 Auxiliary Controls A Tilt/grab changeover for tilt-rotator Swing Controls B Swing/Aux change over button A Swing left C Thumb wheel control – Aux 2 (Low flow) B Swing right D Continuous flow button – Hammer circuit C Swing thumb wheel control E Thumb wheel control –...
Instrument panel will illuminate to use. Note: If 2 GO enabled go to step 8, if not go to step 9 (B) when active. A Handle B LH arm rest 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
Setting Auxiliary Flows Enter Menu Mode Navigate Menus Enter Aux Menu Press Menu mode button (A) Scroll through menus using the To enter aux setting menu on rotary dial to access menus, rotary dial (A) until on the aux press rotary dial (A). Orange icons will illuminate when active.
(A) until the hitch unlocks then When using a specialised for 5 seconds. remove attachment. attachment that requires this process to be followed, replace No.4 above with No.4 a & b then continue to follow steps 5 and 6 to finish. 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
Shutdown and Auxiliary Venting Shutdown Sequence Park Machine Up Leave & Secure Isolate Machine Park machine on solid level Switch off all switches. Leave Turn isolator key anti-clockwise ground with the attachment (A) machine using the handrails and remove key. and dozer (B) on the ground.
A Attachment flat on the ground B Dozer blade lowered to ground Stop the engine Discharge the hydraulic pressure (see aux venting operation) Isolate the controls and remove ignition key Isolate the battery to prevent accidental operation of the engine 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
F Fuel filler cap G Refuelling pump (option) H Fuel filter J Battery isolator Fig 20 Fig 21 P Relays / fuses K Coolant expansion bottle L Washer bottle M Engine fuel filter N Engine oil dipstick Fig. 18 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
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Access Covers – Perkins Engine Fig 22 A Coolant expansion bottle B Radiator C Hydraulic oil level indicator D Battery E Hydraulic oil filler cap F Fuel filler cap G Refuelling pump (option) H Fuel filter J Battery isolator Fig 23 Fig 24 P Relays / fuses K Air filter...
JCB Special Slew Pinion Grease 4003/1619 0.4kg All Other Grease As required JCB MPL-EP Grease 4003/1501 0.4kg JCB part numbers are liable to change and may also vary by region. For the latest information, always check with your dealer/distributor. 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
Can I disable the lift overload warning To disable lift overload warning indicator when not object handling press button indicator when not object handling? no 4 on switch panel 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
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Troubleshooting/FAQs Issue / FAQ Resolution/Answer 500hrs Greasing – Does it matter if No, this only prolongs the life further greased every day? 500hrs Greasing – Do the bush need to be No, just grease and continue work replaced at 500hrs? 500hrs Greasing –...
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• High flow – 90l/min Auxiliary circuits? • Low flow – 40l/min Engine Power Band % Max Aux Flow Aux Flow L/min What are the auxiliary flow settings when in Aux 1 double acting mode 1? 100% 48Z-1, 51R-1, 55Z-1, 57C-1...
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