Introduction - jcb 540-170 Service Manual

This manual contains topics that relate to some or all JCB
Loadall machines in the 5A group. There are several machine
model codes in the family.
Machine variants: There are different machine variants within the same model name. This happens because of market
requirements, or when the machine specification changes after a period of time. Information relating specifically to
different variants of the same model is given in the applications tables and in the Topics throughout the manual where
applicable.
Use the applications tables to see which topics relate to which machine models and variants.
Important: The machine model names are NOT referred to in the topics. You must refer to the applications tables for the
applicable machine models.
K Tables ( T 1-1-2)
K Section 1 - General Information ( T 1-1-2)
K Section 2 - Care and Safety ( T 1-1-3)
K Section 3 - Routine Maintenance ( T 1-1-4)
K Section B - Body and Framework ( T 1-1-5)
K Section C - Electrics ( T 1-1-6)
K Section E - Hydraulics ( T 1-1-7)
K Section F - Transmission ( T 1-1-8)
K Section G - Brakes ( T 1-1-9)
K Section H - Steering ( T 1-1-10)
K Section K - Engine ( T 1-1-11)
K Section M - Electronic Data Systems ( T 1-1-12)
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Section 1-1 - General Information
Applications

Introduction

Machine Group
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
9803/3750-05 (1-14-01)
Model Code Model Name
F 540-170
G 550-140
L 540-140
M 550-170
N 535-125 Hi Viz
P 535-140 Hi Viz
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