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OPERATOR'S MANUAL EXCAVATOR 55 Z-1, 57 C-1 EN - 9831/1250 ISSUE 2 - 10/2016 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 Cab/Canopy ............................1 Cross References ..........................2 Location of Manual ..........................2 Safety Safety - Yours and Others ........................
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Table of Contents Walk-Around Inspection General ..............................29 Entering and Leaving the Operator Station General ..............................30 Emergency Exit ........................... 32 Doors Operator Door ............................. 33 Windows Front Window ............................35 Side Window ............................36 Sun Visor/Sunblind Sunblind .............................. 38 Before Starting the Engine General ..............................
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Table of Contents Auxiliary Circuit Controls ........................77 Lifting and Loading General ..............................78 Load Charts ............................78 Overload Warning System ........................79 Working with the Excavator Arm General ..............................80 Preparing to Use the Excavator Arm ....................80 Lifting With the Excavator Arm ......................80 Digging ..............................
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Put into Storage ..........................130 During Storage ..........................130 Take out of Storage .......................... 131 Security General .............................. 132 JCB Plantguard ..........................132 Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) ..........132 Maintenance Introduction General .............................. 133 Owner/Operator Support ........................133 Service/Maintenance Agreements ....................
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Table of Contents Access Apertures General .............................. 147 Engine Compartment Cover ......................147 Hydraulic Compartment Cover ......................147 Tools General .............................. 149 Toolbox .............................. 149 Lubrication General .............................. 150 Preparation ............................150 Attachments General ............................. 151 Body and Framework General ............................. 152 Slew Ring Bearings ..........................
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Table of Contents Fuses ..............................175 Relays ............................... 175 Window Washer ..........................176 Miscellaneous Fire Extinguisher ..........................177 Technical Data Static Dimensions Dimensions ............................179 Weights ............................. 180 Performance Dimensions Excavator Arm Dimensions and Performance .................. 182 Noise Emissions General .............................. 186 Noise Data ............................
Table of Contents Acronyms Glossary Controller Area Network CESAR Construction Equipment Security and Registration DECU Display Electronic Control Unit Diesel Exhaust Fluid Engine Control Module Electronic Control Unit ESOS Engine Shut-Off Solenoid FOGS Falling Object Guard System FOPS Falling Object Protective Structure Hand-Arm Vibration HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning...
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: Introduction >...
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. 9831/1250-2...
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 Before you do a maintenance task, make the product safe. Main Component Locations Figure 3. A Dipper (part of the excavator arm) B Boom (part of the excavator arm) C Cab (contains the operator station) D Upper structure E Undercarriage F Dozer blade G Bucket...
Digit Description 1 to 3 World manufacturer identification. For example, JCB = UK Build. 4 to 8 Machine type and model. 067C1 = 67 C-1. Random check Letter. The check letter is used to verify the authenticity of a machine's PIN.
About the Product Product and Component Identification Table 2. Explanation of the engine identification number Digit Description 1 to 2 Engine family and type code. 3 to 7 Build list number. Country of manufacture. For example, U = United Kingdom. 9 to 14 Engine serial number.
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If the machine is used in any application where there is a risk of falling objects then a FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) must be installed. For further information, contact your JCB dealer. The FOPS has a data plate attached. The data plate indicates what level of protection the structure provides.
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. 9831/1250-2...
About the Product Safety Labels Safety Label Identification Figure 9. 817/70112 817/70005 817/7004 817/70012 817/70102 817/700106-2 9831/1250-2...
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About the Product Safety Labels Figure 10. 332/V3761-1 817/7006-2 332/T9356-2 817/70112 817/70018 Table 3. Safety Labels Item Part No. Description Qty. 332/P4581 Severing of hands and fingers. Keep clear of/do not reach into rotating parts. 817/70102 Crushing of fingers or hands. Remove the starter key then read the Service Manual.
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About the Product Safety Labels Item Part No. Description Qty. 817/70014 Warning. Read the Operator’s Manual before you operate the machine. 817/70029 Crush hazard. Wear seat belt. 332/F0279 Stability hazard. Ensure the load is within the capability of the machine. Read the Operator’s Manual.
About the Product Operator Station Operator Station Component Locations Figure 11. A Track controls Refer to: Operation > Drive B Fire extinguisher (option)Refer to: Operation > Controls > Track Controls (Page 59). Fire Extinguisher (Page 92). C Instrument panel D Auxiliary power socket Refer to: Operation >...
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About the Product Operator Station Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) (Page 87). N Glazing breaker Refer to: Operation > Entering P Operator seatRefer to: Operation > Operator and Leaving the Operator Station > Emergency Seat (Page 40). Exit (Page 32). 9831/1250-2...
About the Product Console Switches Console Switches General Figure 12. Table 4. Control isolation solenoid on/ LED (Light Emitting Diode) illumination: Hydraulics active off switch Aux 1 (high flow) selection Mode: Single acting, Double acting system 1 or 2. No LED illumina- switch tion.
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