jcb JS300 Service Manual page 83

Product and Component Identification
Machine
Your machine has an identification plate. The PIN (Product Identification Number), weight, engine power, year
of manufacture and serial number of the machine are shown on the identification plate.
The machine serial number is also inscribed at the baseplate of the rear frame.
A Identification plate (location)
B Serial number (inscribed)
The machine model and build specification are indicated by the PIN. The PIN has 17 digits and must be read
from left to right.
JCB
Digit
1 to 3
4 to 8
9
10 to 17
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Figure 4.
B
A
Table 1. Typical PIN
8085
Table 2. Explanation of the PIN
Description
World manufacturer identification. For example, JCB = UK Build.
Machine type and model. For example, 8025 = 8025.
Random check letter. The check letter is used to verify the authenticity of a
machine's PIN.
Machine serial number.
9831/1100-2
Product and Component Identification
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About the Product
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