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 mainte- nance could cause it to malfunction. For more information please contact your JCB Dealer. Please see operator manual for full details.
> A wide range of optional attachments are available to increase the versatility of your machine. Only the JCB approved attachments are recommended for use with your machine. Contact your JCB dealer for the full list of approved attachments available.
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Static Dimensions Description 5.5-21 ROTO 5.5-26 ROTO Overall height (m) 3.08 3.08 Overall width over tyres (m) 2.45 2.45 Front track (m) 2.03 2.03 Wheelbase (m) 3.05 3.05 Overall length to front tyres (m) 4.22 4.22 Overall length to front of carriage (m) 6.95...
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Front Tie Down Angles Rear Tie Down Angles Right Hand Side Left Hand Side Right Hand Side Left Hand Side 37˚ 46˚ 33˚ 46˚ 32˚ 39˚ 33˚ 46˚ 32˚ 39˚ 33˚ 46˚ 37˚ 46˚ 33˚ 46˚ 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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Console Switches A Instrument panel B Indicator, wiper and headlight stalk C Ignition switch D Console switches E HVAC (Heating & Air Conditioning F Accelerator pedal G Right hand joystick H Outrigger control J Switch panel K Rotary switch control L Slew lock lever M Operator seat N Left hand joystick...
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Two position rocker switch. The switch functions operate when the ignition switch is in the on position. Push and hold the switch to override the LLMC system. Maximum of 30s operation with switch held ON. Position 1: Off. Position 2: On. 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
Control A Boom raise D Boom retract B Boom lower E Carriage tilt forward C Boom extend F Carriage tilt backward A Speed profile override - Press and hold to re- A Auxiliary Control turn machine to 100% speed on all functions B Change Speed Profile B Horn C Change Auxiliary Circuit...
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K. Sway right L. Control Isolation M. Auto Idle A – LMS Home B – LMS Menu C – LMS Back D – LMS Rotary Controller E – Engine Revs Up F – Engine Revs Down 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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Outrigger & Sway Controls Outrigger Controls Outriggers Up Outriggers Down Outriggers In Outriggers Out • Use of the outriggers increases the machine stability when performing a lift. The outrigger information on the LMS shows outrigger extension in %, and also indicates whether they are raised, mid-position or deployed (i.e.
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Load Management Screen A – Upper ribbon – Time and active speed profile B – Load Management Indicator C – Slew Angle Indicator D – Machine Level and Stabiliser Indicator E – Boom Information Indicator 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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Load Management Screen Load Management System The Load Management System is designed to keep the machine stable in any situation. The maximum capacity of the machine (D) will change depending on a number of factors including: Machine Level Attachment Stabiliser Position Slew Angle Lift Reach Lift Height...
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Limits – Gives the ability to set up envelope controls to restrict machine movement Language – Change the default language Brightness – Change brightness from 1-10 Dark / Light mode – Change background colour About – System Information 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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Load Management Screen Service Speed The service speed menu allows the operator to activate and edit different speed profiles. There are 5 profiles, the first (Profile 1) is the default and all speeds are set to 100%. The other four are editable to give increased controllability or productivity in certain applications.
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An alarm will sound for the duration whilst the button is held down and a symbol will be displayed on the top bar of the Load Management Display. 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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Pedals, Controls & Steer Modes Steering Wheel – Turn in the direction you want to go. Unless the machine is slewed round between 90 and 270 deg where the steering will be inverted. This is identified using the slew angle symbol on the Load Management Display and also with a flashing Reverse Steering symbol on the Top Right corner of the RHC LCD dashboard display.
I. start position (position III) and to make sure that each function hold it there until the engine is working correctly and to help starts. warm up the hydraulic system. 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
Shutdown sequence Stop the Machine Apply the Park Brake Set to Neutral Park on dry level ground. Press the park brake switch to Put the forward / reverse apply the brake. switch into neutral. Lower Boom Key off Exit Machine Retract and lower the boom, Turn off all switches.
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Retaining Latch (if fitted) Check Boom Chains Oil Boom Chains – Tension Check / Adjust Boom Roller – Wear Check Fork Fit and Check Security Generally for damage, leaks and wear – Check Ram Roller (replace if necessary) - Check 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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Access Covers Engine Cover A. Hydraulic oil filler. B. Batteries. C. Upper structure main power fuse (250A) D. DEF (AdBlu) filler E. Air filter F. DEF (AdBlu) tank G. Main battery isolator key H. Diesel filler J. Hydraulic oil level sight glass Engine Compartment A.
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This is required for access to the Engine Oil Sump. To Lock: 1. Make machine safe. 2. Working under the engine compartment, support each of the three under shields (A) and remove bolts (B). 3. Lower the under shields to the ground. 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
Connect the male coupling (B) Attach locking pints to secure clip to secure the locking pins into the female coupling (A). attachment hydraulic hoses to in place. the carriage. Confirm attachment on load management screen using rocker switch. 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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Disconnecting Attachments Stop the Machine Remove Locking Pin Operate Lock Lever (C) Unlock the locking pins (A) or Park on dry level ground. Remove locking pins to release operate the auxiliary control Lower Attachment to the attachment hydraulic hoses (Hydraulic Pin locking). ground.
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For tidying up on site and collecting 1850mm Trash Bucket loose material. Not intended for None ground engaging Tipping skip to collect and tip Skip GA (5mm Shell) 1.5CU None waste on site 5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO...
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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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