JCB 241e Backhoe Loader Operator Manual

Description

• Model List:
  • 241e Backhoe Loader

• 1. Introduction
• 2. About this Manual
• 3. Machine model and serial number……………….. 1
• 4. Using this Manual ……………………………………… 1
• 5. Units of measurement ………………………………… 1
• 6. Page numbering ………………………………………… 1
• 7. Left side-right side …………………………………….. 1
• 8. Using the machine …………………………………….. 1
• 9. Cab-Canopy ……………………………………………… 1
• 10. The JCB Backhoe Loader…………………………. 2
• 11. Safety check list ………………………………………. 3 – 5
• 12. General safety ………………………………………….. 3
• 13. Operating safety ……………………………………….. 3
• 14. Maintenance safety ……………………………………. 4
• 15. Safety decals …………………………………………… 6 – 7
• 16. Identifying your machine
• 17. Machine identification plate ………………………… 8
• 18. Typical vehicle identification number……………. 8
• 19. Typical engine identification number ……………. 8
• 20. Serial plates………………………………………………. 9
• 21. Operation
• 22. Introduction …………………………………………….. 21
• 23. Before entering the cab …………………………… 21
• 24. Entering-leaving the cab…………………………… 22
• 25. Doors and windows
• 26. Opening and closing the door……………………… 23
• 27. Opening and closing the side window ………….. 23
• 28. Opening and closing the rear window…………… 23
• 29. Heater controls………………………………………… 24
• 30. Seat controls……………………………………………. 25
• 31. Seat belt
• 32. Fasten the seat belt……………………………………. 26
• 33. Check the seat belt is operating correctly …….. 26
• 34. Release the seat belt………………………………….. 26
• 35. Engine and drive controls, switches
• 36. and instruments
• 37. Layout………………………………………………………. 27
• 38. Controls …………………………………………………… 28-29
• 39. Switches…………………………………………………… 30-31
• 40. Face level fan (if fitted) ……………………………….. 31
• 41. Instruments ………………………………………………. 32
• 42. Loader controls ………………………………………. 33-34
• 43. Multipurpose loader bucket ………………………… 35
• 44. Stabilizer controls
• 45. Lever controls……………………………………………. 36
• 46. Backhoe controls
• 47. JCB Plus ('+') pattern ………………………………… 37-39
• 48. 4-Lever (Ford Style)……………………………………. 40-42
• 49. 3-Lever with footswing (Case Style)……………… 43-45
• 50. 4-Lever with footswing (Case Style With Extradig) 46-49
• 51. SAE Excavator pattern ……………………………….. 50-52
• 52. Backhoe foot pedal control (if fitted)…………….. 53
• 53. Boom and swing lock
• 54. Boom lock ………………………………………………… 54
• 55. Swing lock………………………………………………… 55
• 56. Before starting the engine ……………………….. 56
• 57. Starting the engine ………………………………….. 57
• 58. Jump-starting the engine ………………………… 58
• 59. Preparing the machine for travel
• 60. Backhoe travel position………………………………. 59
• 61. Road traveling position ………………………………. 59
• 62. Site traveling position…………………………………. 61
• 63. Testing the parking brake ………………………… 62
• 64. Getting the machine moving …………………….. 63-64
• 65. Stopping and parking the machine …………… 65
• 66. Using the attachments and site safety ……… 66-67
• 67. Working with the loader
• 68. Operating practices……………………………………. 68
• 69. Filling the loader bucket …………………………….. 68
• 70. Loading a truck ………………………………………… 69
• 71. Getting the machine unstuck ………………………. 69
• 72. Working with the backhoe
• 73. Operating practices……………………………………. 70
• 74. Preparing to use the backhoe ……………………… 70
• 75. Removing a bucket ……………………………………. 71
• 76. Installing a bucket …………………………………….. 71
• 77. Digging …………………………………………………….. 72
• 78. Using the extending dipper (if fitted) ……………. 73
• 79. Lifting with the backhoe ……………………………… 74
• 80. Operating in low and high temperatures ….. 75
• 81. Moving a disabled machine
• 82. Preparation for towing………………………………… 76
• 83. Transporting the machine ……………………….. 77
• 84. Maintenance
• 85. Lubricants – health and safety ………………….. 91
• 86. Service requirements
• 87. Introduction ………………………………………………. 92
• 88. Maintenance……………………………………………… 92
• 89. Owner-Operator Support ……………………………. 92
• 90. Cleaning the machine ………………………………. 93
• 91. Checking for damage……………………………….. 94
• 92. Obtaining replacement parts ……………………. 94
• 93. Service Schedules……………………………………. 95-97
• 94. Loader arm safety strut
• 95. Installing …………………………………………………… 98
• 96. Removing …………………………………………………. 98
• 97. Engine panels
• 98. Opening and closing the engine cover………….. 99
• 99. Removing and fitting and a side panel………….. 99
• 100. Seat belt
• 101. Checking the seat belt condition and security.. 100
• 102. Greasing
• 103. Loader arms ……………………………………………… 101
• 104. Backhoe …………………………………………………… 102
• 105. Kingpost …………………………………………………… 102
• 106. Front axle …………………………………………………. 103
• 107. Extending dipper ……………………………………….. 104
• 108. Driveshafts ……………………………………………….. 104
• 109. Multipurpose loader bucket ………………………… 105
• 110. Backhoe quick-hitch ………………………………….. 105
• 111. Stabilizers…………………………………………………. 105
• 112. Loader quick-hitch …………………………………….. 105
• 113. Tires and wheels
• 114. Tire inflation………………………………………………. 106
• 115. Checking the wheel nut torques ………………….. 106
• 116. Brakes
• 117. Parking brake adjustment …………………………… 107
• 118. Checking the foot brake fluid level……………….. 107
• 119. Engine air filter
• 120. Changing the elements ………………………………. 108
• 121. Engine oil and filter
• 122. Checking the oil level …………………………………. 109
• 123. Changing the oil and filter …………………………… 109
• 124. Engine cooling system
• 125. Checking the coolant level ………………………….. 110
• 126. Changing the coolant …………………………………. 110
• 127. Adjusting the fan belt …………………………………. 111
• 128. Cab heater filter
• 129. Cleaning the cab heater filter ………………………. 111
• 130. Fuel system
• 131. Types of fuel……………………………………………… 112
• 132. Fuel standards…………………………………………… 112
• 133. Low temperature fuels ……………………………….. 112
• 134. Filling the tank …………………………………………… 113
• 135. Draining the filter ……………………………………….. 113
• 136. Changing the filter element …………………………. 113
• 137. Draining the sediment bowl…………………………. 114
• 138. Cleaning the lift pump strainer …………………….. 115
• 139. Bleed the system……………………………………….. 116
• 140. Syncro shuttle transmission
• 141. Checking the oil level …………………………………. 117
• 142. Changing the oil and filter …………………………… 117
• 143. Hydraulic system
• 144. Checking the oil level …………………………………. 118
• 145. Hydraulic tank cap …………………………………….. 118
• 146. Changing the filter element …………………………. 119
• 147. Changing the suction strainer ……………………… 120
• 148. Front and rear axle
• 149. Checking the front axle oil level …………………… 121
• 150. Checking the rear axle oil level…………………….. 121
• 151. Changing the front axle oil ………………………….. 122
• 152. Changing the rear axle oil……………………………. 123
• 153. Electrical system
• 154. Fuse identification ……………………………………… 124
• 155. Link Box Fuses………………………………………….. 125
• 156. Relay identification …………………………………….. 126
• 157. Battery
• 158. Warning symbols……………………………………….. 127
• 159. First aid – electrolyte…………………………………… 128
• 160. Checking the electrolyte level ……………………… 128
• 161. Extradig dipper wear pads
• 162. Inspecting the top wear pads………………………. 129
• 163. Adjusting the bottom wear pads………………….. 130
• 164. Windshield washer …………………………………… 131
• 165. Service Capacities and Lubricants……………. 132
• 166. Coolant mixtures ……………………………………….. 133
• 167. Optional Attachments
• 168. Introduction……………………………………………… 151
• 169. Attachments for your machine …………………….. 151
• 170. Quick release couplings
• 171. Quick release couplings – do's & don'ts ……….. 152
• 172. Connecting quick release couplings …………….. 152
• 173. Disconnecting quick release couplings…………. 152
• 174. Loader quick-hitch carriage
• 175. Instaling the quick-hitch……………………………… 153
• 176. Removing the quick-hitch …………………………… 153
• 177. Instaling loader quick-hitch attachments………. 154
• 178. Removing backhoe quick-hitch attachments … 156
• 179. Backhoe quick-hitch (mechanical type)
• 180. Instaling the quick-hitch……………………………… 158
• 181. Removing the quick-hitch …………………………… 158
• 182. Instaling backhoe quick-hitch attachments …… 159
• 183. Removing backhoe quick-hitch attachments … 160
• 184. Directly mounted backhoe attachments
• 185. Installing and removing directly mounted
• 186. backhoe attachments…………………………………. 161
• 187. Shovel-Forks Option
• 188. Safety and control ……………………………………… 162
• 189. Preparing the forks for use………………………….. 162
• 190. Preparing for road travel …………………………….. 163
• 191. Preparing for site travel ………………………………. 163
• 192. Adjust the fork spacing ………………………………. 163
• 193. Daily Maintenance……………………………………… 163
• 194. Tool Carrier-Forks Option
• 195. Safety and control ……………………………………… 164
• 196. Preparing the forks for use………………………….. 164
• 197. Adjust the fork spacing ………………………………. 164
• 198. Preparing for road travel …………………………….. 165
• 199. Preparing for site travel ………………………………. 165
• 200. Preparing for shovel operation…………………….. 165
• 201. Daily Maintenance……………………………………… 165
• 202. Specifications
• 203. Lifting regulations ……………………………………. 171
• 204. Loader performance ………………………………… 171
• 205. Backhoe bucket weights and dimensions
• 206. Standard duty buckets……………………………….. 172
• 207. Heavy duty buckets……………………………………. 172
• 208. Heavy duty, high capacity buckets ………………. 172
• 209. Static dimensions
• 210. 214e (3C Plus) …………………………………………… 173
• 211. SAE lift charts
• 212. 214e (3C Plus) …………………………………………… 174
• 213. Tire sizes and pressures
• 214. 214e (3C Plus) …………………………………………… 175