This document is a Quick Start Guide for JCB 8008 CTS and 8010 CTS Compact Excavators, providing essential information for operators. It is not a replacement for the full Operator's Manual, which must be read for complete safety and operational details.
Function Description
The JCB 8008 CTS and 8010 CTS are compact excavators designed for various earthmoving and construction applications. They are self-propelled machines with tracked undercarriages and a 360° revolving upper structure, equipped with a boom, dipper, bucket, and slew mechanism. These machines are intended for digging, elevating, slewing, and discharging materials in normal operating conditions. Typical applications include earthmoving, road construction, building and construction, and landscaping. They can also be used for object handling.
Important Technical Specifications
The guide provides detailed dimensions and operating weights for both models:
Dimensions (8008 CTS / 8010 CTS):
- Overall height (transport position): 2310 mm / 2295 mm
- Overall length (transport position): 2682 mm / 2957 mm
- Tailswing: 800 mm / 900 mm
- Track width - extended: 865 mm / 1000 mm
- Track width - retracted: 700 mm / 700 mm
- Superstructure width: 865 mm / 930 mm
- Sprocket idle centres: 1440 mm / 1597 mm
Weights:
- Operating weight (8008 CTS / 8010 CTS): 950 kg / 1110 kg (to ISO 6016, including cab, rubber tracks, standard dipper, standard dozer, 460 mm bucket, full tanks, and 75 kg operator)
- Transport weight (8008 CTS / 8010 CTS): 875 kg / 1028 kg
Fluid Capacities:
- Fuel Tank: 14.6 L
- Engine Oil: 4.9 L
- Engine Coolant: 4.5 L
- Track Gearbox (each): 0.3 L
- Hydraulic System (bottom): 21 L
- Hydraulic Tank: 16 L
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants:
- Diesel oil for the fuel tank.
- JCB Cold Climate Engine Oil EP 5W40 for engine oil (suitable for -20°C to +50°C).
- JCB Antifreeze HP / Coolant / Water for engine coolant.
- JCB Engine Oil HP SAE 30 (Not Multigrade) for track gearbox.
- JCB Hydraulic Fluid HP32 (up to 30°C) or JCB Hydraulic Fluid HP46 (over 30°C) for the hydraulic system and tank.
- JCB HP Grease for slew ring bearing.
- JCB Special Slew Pinion Grease for slew ring gear teeth.
- JCB MPL-EP Grease for all other grease points.
Machine Attachments (Weight and Hydraulic Requirements):
- Mechanical Quickhitch: 12 kg (8010, None)
- Bucket GP 150mm: 12-30 kg (8008-8010, None)
- Bucket GP 230mm: 17-29 kg (8008-8010, None)
- Bucket GP 300mm: 19-25 kg (8008-8010, None)
- Bucket GP 400mm: 23-30 kg (8008-8010, None)
- Bucket GP 450mm: 32 kg (8010, None)
- Bucket GP 600mm: 38 kg (8010, None)
- Grading / Ditching Bucket 700mm: 32 kg (8008, None)
- Grading / Ditching Bucket 750mm: 40 kg (8010, None)
- Earth Drill – 1500Nm: 61 kg (8008-8010, 1 x hi-flow aux service)
- Breaker - HM80: 85 kg (8010, 1 x single acting aux service)
- Breaker - HM100: 103 kg (8010, 1 x single acting aux service)
- Breaker - HM100Q: 115 kg (8010, 1 x single acting aux service)
Usage Features
The guide outlines key operational sequences and controls:
Operator Station Layout:
- Controls: Track controls, hand throttle lever, console switches, starter switch, instrument panel, excavator controls, dozer control, extending undercarriage control, and excavator lever lock.
- Switch Panel: Includes work lights (Off/On) and horn (Off/On).
- Instrument Panel: Features an hourmeter, charge (fault) indicator, glow plugs (on) indicator, low fuel indicator, engine oil pressure (low) indicator, and coolant temperature (high) indicator.
Excavator Controls:
- Levers: Control slew (cab left/right), boom (raise/lower), dipper (in/out), and bucket (close/open).
- Swing Pedal: Controls swing left/right and can be folded down into the operating position. The swing and auxiliary pedals must be in their folded positions when not in use.
Dozer Lever:
- Controls the dozer blade (lower/raise).
Extending Undercarriage:
- A control lever allows extending and retracting the undercarriage.
Start-Up Sequence:
- Engage Seat Belt: Fasten the seat belt into the latch.
- Engine Pre-Heat: Move the throttle lever to half speed and turn the starter key to position 2 for 6 seconds to warm the engine.
- Start Machine: From ignition position 2, turn the ignition to position 3 to start the machine.
- Operate Machine: All controls become active, and the machine is ready for use.
Shut-Down Sequence:
- Park Machine Up: Park on firm, level ground, positioning the attachment just above the ground and the dozer on the ground.
- Leave & Secure: Switch off all switches, move the lever to the locked position, and ensure the engine cover is locked. Leave the machine using handrails and footholds.
- Isolate Machine: Turn the isolator key anti-clockwise and remove it.
Mechanical Hitch Unlock System:
- Park Machine Up: Park on firm, level ground, positioning the attachment just above the ground and the dozer on the ground.
- Disconnect Attachment: Stop the engine, remove hydraulic hoses, and remove the locking pin.
- Insert Tommy Bar: Insert the tommy bar into the hole of the latch hook.
- Release Attachment: Apply downward pressure to the tommy bar to release the bucket's rear pivot.
- Restart Machine: Start the engine, rest the attachment on the ground, and engage the hydraulics.
- Remove Attachment: Slowly roll the quickhitch in the direction of the arrow while raising the dipper to release the front pivot.
Maintenance Features
The guide provides a maintenance position and daily/weekly check lists:
Maintenance Position:
- Park the machine on solid, level ground.
- Release the two track levers.
- Set the hand throttle lever to the idle position.
- Lower the dozer blade.
- Lower the excavator so the attachment is flat on the ground.
- Stop the engine.
- Discharge the hydraulic pressure.
- Isolate the controls and remove the ignition key.
- Isolate the battery to prevent accidental operation.
Service & Access Covers:
- The engine cover provides access to key components. Operators must ensure the seat is adjusted to the rear before raising the engine cover to avoid fouling control levers. Always stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure before raising the cover.
Engine Compartment:
- Includes hydraulic oil level indicator, oil dipstick, hydraulic filler cap, and hydraulic filter.
Cooling System:
Air Filter & Battery:
- Includes the battery and air filter.
Daily Checks (10h):
- Check condition of attachments/optional equipment.
- Grease attachments/pivot pins.
- Clean bodywork and framework.
- Check condition of bodywork, framework, and general machine.
- Check engine for leaks and oil level.
- Check fuel system for leaks and contamination.
- Drain water from water separator on fuel filter.
- Check engine coolant for leaks, condition, and level.
- Check and clean radiator.
- Check hydraulic oil level.
- Check operation of all services (excavator, dozer, etc.).
- Check operation of electrical equipment (warning lights, beacon).
- Check operation of the hourmeter.
- Check track and running gear operation.
- Grease pivot pin.
Weekly Checks (50h):
- Check and adjust air cleaner hose security.
- Check and adjust fan belt tension/condition.
- Grease slew ring bearing.
- Grease undercarriage extension rams and door/window hinges.
- Check electrical wiring for chaffing/routing.
- Check track plate condition and bolt torque.
- Check track tension.
- Check hydraulic hoses/pipework for leaks and damage.
- Check condition of the rams.
- Check operation of electrical equipment (warning lights, beacon).
- Check and clean the battery terminals.
Troubleshooting/FAQs:
- How to release pressure from the Auxiliary system: Refer to OM - page 113 – Release Hyd Pressure.
- Can you dig to dozer: Digging to dozer cannot be done while the machine's dig end is central to the dozer. To dig to dozer, slew the machine over to the side, then use the boom swing to offset the boom, enabling digging up to the dozer.
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