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Routine Maintenance

Windscreen Washer

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9811/5700-7

Windscreen Washer

Checking the Level

Fill the windscreen washer bottle A with a suitable liquid.

The liquid should contain a de-icing fluid to prevent

freezing. Do not use engine coolant antifreeze.

Fig 128.

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Table of Contents3
Safety Notices9
Important Information9
The Operator Manual9
Safety Warnings9
Introduction11
About this Manual11
Machine Model and Serial Number11
Using this Manual11
Left Side, Right Side11
Cab/Canopy11
Cross References11
Machine Description12
The JCB Rough Terrain Fork Lift12
Intended Use12
Component Locations12
Safety Check List15
Safety - Yours and Others15
General Safety15
Operating Safety17
Maintenance Safety21
Safety Labels26
Introduction26
Safety Label Identification27
Identifying Your Machine29
Machine Identification Plate29
Component Identification Plates31
ROPS/FOPS Certification Plate33
Machine Security34
Introduction34
JCB Plantguard34
Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR)34
Introduction35
Before Entering the Cab36
Entering and Leaving the Cab37
Doors and Windows38
Opening and Closing the Doors38
Seat Controls39
Introduction39
Basic Seat39
Basic Seat (Type 2)40
Suspension Seat (Option)40
Seat Belt41
Inertia Reel Seat Belt41
Cab Layout42
Component Key43
Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments44
Drive Controls44
Switches46
Instrument Panel51
Air Conditioning and Heater Controls53
Operating Levers54
Introduction54
Mast Controls55
Auxiliary Controls56
Sideshift Carriage (if Fitted)57
Safety Equipment58
Control Locks58
Beacon59
Fire Extinguisher (if Fitted)60
Before Starting the Engine61
Starting the Engine63
Preparing the Machine for Travel64
Introduction64
Preparing for Road Travel64
Site Travel Position65
Getting the Machine Moving66
Operating Practices66
Operating Procedure67
Stopping and Parking the Machine68
Working with the Machine70
Operating Practices and Site Safety70
Clothing and Safety Equipment70
Danger Zone70
Log Moving/Handling70
Safety Practices70
Working with the Mast72
Use of Machines on Gradients or Slopes83
Operating Environment85
Operating in Low Temperatures85
Operating in High Temperatures85
Refuelling a Machine86
Low Fuel Levels86
Filling the Tank86
Moving a Disabled Machine88
Towing and Retrieval88
Recovery Hitch88
Transporting the Machine89
Loading a Machine on to a Transporter89
Unloading a Machine from the Transporting Vehicle92
Lifting a Machine94
Storage of the Machine95
Introduction95
Storage Area95
Prepare the Machine for Storage95
Put the Machine into Storage95
During Storage95
Take the Machine out of Storage96
Routine Maintenance97
Service Requirements97
Introduction97
Owner/Operator Support97
Service/Maintenance Agreements97
Initial Service and Inspection97
Fit for Purpose Tests for Lifting Equipment98
Obtaining Replacement Parts98
Health and Safety99
Lubricants99
Battery101
Service Schedules103
Introduction103
How to Use the Service Schedules103
Calendar Equivalents103
Pre-Start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels104
Functional Test and Final Inspection107
Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities109
Coolant Mixtures110
Fuels111
Prepare the Machine for Maintenance114
Introduction114
How to Make the Machine Safe (Mast Lowered)115
How to Make the Machine Safe (Mast Lifted)115
Cleaning the Machine118
Introduction118
Preparing the Machine for Cleaning118
Cleaning the Machine119
Checking for Damage121
Check the Machine Body and Structure121
Check the Tyres121
Check the Seat and Seat Belt121
Check the Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings121
Check the Electrical Circuits122
Checking the ROPS/FOPS Structure122
Check the Screen Guard and Load Backrest Extension (if Fitted)122
Greasing123
Introduction123
Preparing the Machine for Greasing123
Daily124
250 Hours128
Oiling129
Park Brake Cable129
Control Levers129
Cylinder Bores and Rods130
Access Panels131
Introduction131
Engine Cover131
Engine Side Panels132
Brakes133
Park Brake133
Foot Brake135
Electrical System136
Battery136
Jump Starting the Engine138
Fuses140
Link Box Fuses141
Relays142
Engine144
Oil and Filter144
Cooling System146
Front End Accessory Drive Belt148
Air Filter150
Fuel System152
Introduction152
Water Separator and Engine Fuel Filter152
Bleeding the Fuel System156
Hydraulic System157
Introduction157
Releasing the Hydraulic Pressure158
Oil and Filter159
Transmission161
Gearbox161
Axles163
Tyres and Wheels166
Tyre Inflation166
Changing a Wheel167
Forks169
Inspecting the Forks169
Changing the Forks169
Windscreen Washer171
Checking the Level171
Fire Extinguisher (if Fitted)172
Checking the Fire Extinguisher172
Optional Attachments173
Introduction173
Attachments for Your Machine174
Connecting/Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses175
Introduction175
Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses175
Disconnecting the Hydraulic Hoses176
Quick Release Couplings177
Work Platforms179
Specifications181
Static Dimensions181
All Models181
Performance Dimensions183
Lift Performance183
Maximum Wading Depth186
Noise Data187
Introduction187
All Machines187
Vibration Data188
Introduction188
All Models189
Tyre Sizes and Pressures190
Introduction190
Specifications191
Warranty Information193
Machine Service Record Sheet193
Registration Information195
European Community Standards197
EC Declaration of Conformity197
Introduction197
Explanation of the EC Declaration of Conformity199

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