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jcb 3CX Operator's Manual
jcb 3CX Operator's Manual

jcb 3CX Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BACKHOE LOADER
3CX, 4CX, 5CX
EN - 9831/0400 ISSUE 8 - 03/2018
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS STAY WITH THE MACHINE

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL BACKHOE LOADER 3CX, 4CX, 5CX EN - 9831/0400 ISSUE 8 - 03/2018 THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS STAY WITH THE MACHINE...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 Notes: 9831/0400-8 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
  • Page 4 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 ........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Four Wheel Drive Selector ......................... 26 Smooth Ride System (SRS) ....................... 26 Smooth Ride System with Hose Burst Check Valve ................26 Beacon ..............................26 Air-Conditioning ........................... 26 Window Heater ........................... 27 Lifting Warning System ........................27 Loader Quickhitch ..........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Immobiliser ............................53 Stopping and Parking General ..............................57 Preparing for Travel General ..............................59 Preparing for Road Travel ........................60 Preparing for Worksite Travel ......................63 Beacon ..............................64 Safety Equipment Boom Lock ............................66 Slew Lock ............................67 Control Lock ............................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Filling the Shovel ..........................150 Loading a Truck ..........................151 Working with the Excavator End General .............................. 152 Preparing to Use the Excavator End ....................152 Lifting With the Excavator End ......................153 Digging .............................. 154 Changing the Bucket Linkage ......................155 Extending Dipper ..........................
  • Page 8 Put into Storage ..........................246 During Storage ..........................247 Take out of Storage .......................... 247 Security General .............................. 248 JCB Plantguard ..........................248 Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) ..........248 LiveLink ............................. 248 Maintenance Introduction General .............................. 249 Owner/Operator Support ........................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Maintenance Schedules General .............................. 256 How to Use the Maintenance Schedules ..................256 Maintenance Intervals ........................256 Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels ..............256 Functional Tests and Final Inspection ....................260 Maintenance Positions General .............................. 263 Maintenance Position - Loader Arm Lowered ..................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Engine Fuel Filter ..........................298 Water Separator ..........................299 Cooling System General ............................. 300 Coolant .............................. 300 Cooling Pack ............................ 301 Brakes Park Brake ............................302 Service Brake ........................... 303 Gearbox Oil ..............................305 Steering System General ............................. 307 Axles General .............................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Noise Data ............................364 Vibration Emissions General .............................. 365 Vibration Data ........................... 365 Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities General .............................. 369 Fuel ..............................370 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ......................373 Coolant .............................. 375 Torque Values General .............................. 377 Electrical System General ..............................
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Acronyms Glossary Two Wheel Drive Two Wheel Steer Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Steer Auxiliary Relief Valve All Wheel Steer CESAR Construction Equipment Security and Registration Dosing Control Unit Diesel Exhaust Fluid Electronic Control Unit EHTMA European Hydraulic Tool Manufacturers Association ESOS Engine Shut-Off Solenoid FEAD...
  • Page 13 Notes: 9831/0400-8...
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 Introduction About this Manual This manual frequently makes references to the cab. For example, 'do not operate the machine without an operator's manual in the cab'. These statements also apply to canopy build machines. 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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. 9831/0400-8...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 Notes: 9831/0400-8...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 About the Product Description Figure 4. A Dipper B Boom C Stabilisers D ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure)/FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) cab E Hydraulic oil tank F Loader arm G Fuel tank H Kingpost 9831/0400-8...
  • Page 23 Either get a replacement identification plate from your JCB dealer or simply remove the old number. This will prevent the wrong unit number being quoted when replacement parts are ordered.
  • Page 24 About the Product Product and Component Identification Figure 6. A Engine data label B Stamp - cylinder block C Engine data label - cylinder block D Engine data label - rocker cover E Engine identification number F Injector codes label - rocker cover The data label includes the engine identification number.
  • Page 25 About the Product Product and Component Identification Figure 7. A Data plate - front axle (2WS machine) B Data plate - front axle (4WS machine) Figure 8. C Data plate - rear axle (2WS machine) D Data plate - rear axle (4WS machine) Gearbox The gearbox has a serial number stamped on a data plate as shown.
  • Page 26 If the machine is used in any application where there is a risk of falling objects then a FOPS must be installed. For further information contact your JCB dealer. The FOPS is installed with a data plate. The data plate indicates what level protection the structure provides.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 About the Product Safety Labels Figure 11. 332/P7131-1 332/P4679 817/700104 817/70012-1 817/70014 817/70029 817/70021-2 817/70042-2 817/70108-4 332/P7135 817/70018 817/70018 817/70112 332/D6029 In addition to the safety labels detailed below a load chart decal 'P' may be installed on your machine. Refer to: Load Charts (Page 143).
  • Page 29 About the Product Safety Labels Table 6. Safety Labels Item Part No. Description Qty. 332/P7131 Pressure hazard. Read the Service Manual. 332/P4679 Warning. Severing of hands and fingers. Keep clear of/do not reach into rotating parts. Read the Service Manual. 817/70104 Crushing of whole body.
  • Page 30 About the Product Operator Station Operator Station Component Locations For: Manual Controls ........................ Page 17 For: Easy Controls ........................Page 19 For: Advanced Easy Controls ....................Page 21 (For: Manual Controls) Figure 12. Steering wheel Refer to: Steering Wheel Instrument panel Refer to: Instruments (Page 70).
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