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OPERATOR'S MANUAL EXCAVATOR JS210, JS220, JS235 EN - 9831/5600 ISSUE 1 - 07/2017 THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS STAY WITH THE MACHINE...
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Operator's Manual. You must understand and follow the instructions in the Operator's Manual. If you do not understand anything, ask your employer or JCB dealer to explain it. OPERATOR'S Do not operate the machine without an Operator's...
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Table of Contents Contents Page No. Acronyms Glossary ............................Introduction About this Manual Model and Serial Number ........................1 Using the Manual ..........................1 Left-Hand Side, Right-Hand Side ......................1 Cross References ..........................2 Safety Safety - Yours and Others ........................3 Safety Warnings ............................
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Table of Contents Operation Introduction General ..............................21 Operating Safety General ..............................22 Worksite Safety ........................... 24 Risk Assessment ..........................25 Walk-Around Inspection General ..............................27 Entering and Leaving the Operator Station General ..............................28 Emergency Exit ........................... 30 Doors Operator Door .............................
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Table of Contents Instrument Panel ..........................64 Getting the Machine Moving General ..............................86 Slopes General ..............................89 Driving on Slopes ..........................89 Working on Slopes ..........................91 Driving the Machine General ..............................93 Towing Other Equipment ........................93 Operating Levers/Pedals General ..............................
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Table of Contents Operating Environment General .............................. 139 Operating in Low Temperatures ....................... 139 Operating in High Temperatures ....................... 139 Cab Filters ............................140 Refuelling General .............................. 141 Low Fuel Levels ..........................141 Filling the Tank ..........................141 Attachments Working with Attachments Introduction ............................
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Table of Contents Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels ..............181 Functional Tests and Final Inspection ....................184 Maintenance Positions General .............................. 186 Maintenance Position (Excavator Arm Lowered) ................186 Service Points General .............................. 187 Access Apertures General .............................. 193 Battery Cover ............................
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Table of Contents Idler Wheels ............................219 Rollers ............................... 219 Track Gearbox Oil ..............................220 Hydraulic System General ............................. 221 Services ............................222 Oil ..............................222 Cylinders / Rams ..........................223 Electrical System General ............................. 224 Battery ............................... 225 Battery Isolator ..........................226 Fuses ..............................
Table of Contents Acronyms Glossary Auxiliary Relief Valve DECU Display Electronic Control Unit Engine Control Module Electronic Control Unit Exhaust Gas Recirculation FOGS Falling Object Guard System FOPS Falling Object Protective Structure HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning International Organization for Standardization Light Emitting Diode Personal Protective Equipment ROPS...
Particular attention must be given to all the safety aspects of operating and maintaining the machine. If there is anything you are not sure about, ask your JCB dealer or employer. Do not guess, you or others could be killed or seriously injured.
Introduction About this Manual Cross References In this manual, cross references are made by presenting the subject title in blue (electronic copy only). The number of the page upon which the subject begins is indicated within the brackets. For example: Refer to: Cross References (Page 2).
If you do not fully understand the warning messages, ask your employer or JCB dealer to explain them. Safety is not just a matter of responding to the warnings. All the time you are working on or with the machine you must be thinking of what hazards there might be and how to avoid them.
Lightning can kill you. Do not use the machine if there is lightning in your area. Machine Modifications This machine is manufactured in compliance with prevailing legislative requirements. It must not be altered in any way which could affect or invalidate its compliance. For advice consult your JCB dealer. 9831/5600-1...
Introduction Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can get caught on controls or moving parts. Wear protective clothing and personal safety equipment issued or called for by the job conditions, local regulations or as specified by your employer.
Product Compliance Your JCB product was designed to comply with the laws and regulations applicable at the time of its manufacture for the market in which it was first sold. In many markets, laws and regulations exist that require the owner to maintain the product at a level of compliance relevant to the product when first produced.
For more information, contact your JCB dealer. Optional Equipment and Attachments 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.
About the Product Description Main Component Locations Figure 3. A Bucket B Bucket link C Bucket ram D Dipper E Dipper link F Dipper ram G Boom H Boom ram J Operators cab K Counterweight L Undercarriage The boom dipper and bucket are collectively referred to as the excavator end, or dig end. 9831/5600-1...
This must be done by a qualified person. For assistance, contact your JCB dealer. Failure to take precautions could result in death or injury to the operator.
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Any damage or modification to the structure may invalidate the ROPS certification. If damage has occurred then an authorised JCB dealer should be consulted. An excavator with a ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) can be identified by referring to the identification plate.
Keep all of the safety labels clean and readable. Replace a lost or damaged safety label. Make sure the replacement parts include the safety labels where necessary. Each safety label has a part number printed on it, use this number to order a new safety label from your JCB dealer. Safety Label Identification Figure 7.
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About the Product Safety Labels Figure 8. Table 3. Safety Labels Item Part No. Description Qty. 332/J2896 (Combination label) The coolant is under pressure. Risk of severing of hands/fingers in the rotating parts. Hot surfaces. Remove the ignition key and refer to the operator's manual and the service manual. 817/70005 Hot fluid under pressure.
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About the Product Safety Labels Item Part No. Description Qty. maintain the minimum clearance recommended by your local electricity supplier. 817/70027 Crushing of whole body. Keep a safe distance. 817/70001 Falling hazard. Keep a safe distance from the edge. 333/J2439 Strike to the whole body (machine swing).
About the Product Operator Station Operator Station Component Locations Figure 9. A Left hand track control, Refer to: Track Controls B DECU (Display Electronic Control Unit), Refer (Page 60). to: Instrument Panel (Page 64). C Right hand track control, Refer to: Track D Optional circuit pedal, Refer to: Auxiliary Circuit Controls (Page 60).
About the Product Interior Switches Interior Switches Ignition Switch The ignition key operates the four-position ignition switch. The ignition key can only be inserted or removed in position 0. If the engine fails to start, the ignition key must be returned to position 0 before the starter motor is re-engaged. Do not operate the starter motor for more than 20s without the engine firing.
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About the Product Interior Switches Figure 11. A Cab interior light 9831/5600-1...
About the Product Console Switches Console Switches General The installed switches and their positions can change according to the specification of the machine. Each switch has a graphic symbol to show the function of the switch. Before you operate a switch, make sure that you understand its function.
About the Product Console Switches Excavator Arm Quickhitch Three position momentary rocker switch. The switch functions operate when the ignition switch is in the on position and the controls are active. Position : 1 = Quickhitch deactivate (lock). Position : 2 = Off. Position : 3 = Quickhitch activate (unlock).
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