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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.
Intended Use General > Machine Type – Compact Excavator > Self propelled machine with a tracked undercarriage > 360° revolving upper structure with boom, dipper, bucket and slew mechanism Intended Use > Machine intended to be used in normal conditions as detailed in the operators manual >...
1110* Transport weight 1028 1028* * Operating weight to ISO 6016 including cab, rubber tracks, standard dipper, standard dozer, (460 mm) bucket, full tanks and 75 kg operator. Please see data plate for specific machine weight 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
Tie Down Points Fig 2 Machines fitted with mechanical slew lock, engage slew lock. Ensure by operating the slew control that the slew lock is engaged. Close the bucket. Position the dipper vertically and lower the boom until the bucket rests on a wooden block on the trailer bed.
1. On each end of the dozer blade at point A. 2. On each side of the boom at points B. The correct lifting positions are identified on the machine by their labels: Lifting point position label. REFER TO OPERATORS MANUAL TRANSPORTING MACHINE 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
Cab & Switch Panel Operator Station Layout Fig 4 1 Track controls 2 Hand throttle lever 3 Console switches 4 Starter switch 5 Instrument panel 6 Excavator controls 7 Dozer control 8 Extending undercarriage control 9 Excavator lever lock Switch Panel Fig 5 A Graphic symbol B Light bar...
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Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Fig 7 A Hourmeter B Charge (fault) indicator C Glow plugs (on) indicator D Low fuel indicator E Engine oil pressure (low) indicator F Coolant temperature (high) indicator 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
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Excavator Controls Excavator Levers Fig 8 A Slew cab left B Slew cab right C Raise boom D Lower boom E Dipper in F Dipper out G Close bucket (to gather a load) H Open bucket (to dump a load) Swing Pedal Fig 9 Fig 10...
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Dozer Lever Fig 11 Fig 12 A Control lever B Lower the dozer C Raise the dozer Extending Undercarriage Fig 13 Fig 14 A Control lever B Extend undercarriage C Retract undercarriage 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
Start Up Sequence Engage Seat Belt Engine Pre Heat Start Machine Move the throttle lever to half From ignition position 2 turn Engage seat belt (A) into latch speed position. Turn the starter ignition to position 3 to start (B) before starting machine. key to position 2 for 6 seconds the machine.
D to the locked and remove key. attachment (A) just above position. Leave machine using the ground and dozer (B) the handrails and footholds. on the ground. Make sure the engine cover is locked. A Handle B LH armrest 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
Mechanical Hitch Unlock System Park Machine Up Disconnect Attachment Insert tommy bar Park the machine on firm level Stop the engine, remove any Insert the tommy bar into the ground. Position the attach- connected hydraulic hoses and hole of the latch hook. Attachments ment (A) just above the ground remove the locking pin.
A Attachment flat on the ground B Dozer blade lowered to ground Stop the engine Discharge the hydraulic pressure Isolate the controls and remove ignition key Isolate the battery to prevent accidental operation of the engine 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
Always adjust and latch the seat fully to the rear before raising the engine cover. Make sure that you return the seat to your correct operating position before operating the machine. The engine cover allows access to all key components on the Micro machines. 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
Service / Maintenance Points Engine Compartment Fig 17 A Hydraulic oil level indicator B Oil Dipstick C Hydraulic filler cap D Hydraulic filter Cooling System Fig 18 A Radiator cap Air Filter & Battery Fig 19 A Battery B Air filter Please see operator manual for full details.
JCB Special Slew Pinion Grease 4003/1619 400g All Other Grease – JCB MPL-EP Grease 4003/1501 400g JCB part numbers are liable to change and may also vary by region. For the latest information, always check with your dealer/distributor. 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
Digging to dozer can not be done while machine dig end is central to Can you dig to dozer? the dozer. To dig to dozer slew machine over to the side then use the boom swing to offset the boom enabling digging up to the dozer. 8008 CTS, 8010 CTS...
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They should not therefore be relied upon in relation to suitability for a particular application. Guidance and advice should always be sought from your JCB Dealer’. JCB reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Illustrations and specifications shown may include optional equipment and accessories.
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