JCB Groundhog 4×4 Operator Manual 9811-9000

Description

• Model List:
  • Groundhog 4×4

• 1. Safety Notices
• 2. Important Information ……………………………………………………………………….xiii
• 3. The Operator Manual …………………………………………………………………..xiii
• 4. Safety Warnings ………………………………………………………………………….xiv
• 5. Introduction
• 6. About this Manual ………………………………………………………………………………1
• 7. Machine Model and Serial Number ………………………………………………….1
• 8. Using this Manual ………………………………………………………………………….1
• 9. Left Side, Right Side ………………………………………………………………………2
• 10. Cab-Canopy …………………………………………………………………………………2
• 11. Cross References ………………………………………………………………………….2
• 12. Machine Description …………………………………………………………………………..3
• 13. The JCB Groundhog 4×4 ………………………………………………………………..3
• 14. Intended Use ………………………………………………………………………………..3
• 15. Component Location ……………………………………………………………………..4
• 16. Safety Check List ……………………………………………………………………………….7
• 17. Safety – Yours and Others ………………………………………………………………7
• 18. General Safety ……………………………………………………………………………..8
• 19. Operating Safety ………………………………………………………………………… 11
• 20. Maintenance Safety ……………………………………………………………………..19
• 21. Safety Labels …………………………………………………………………………………..29
• 22. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………29
• 23. Safety Label Identification …………………………………………………………….30
• 24. Part Numbers and Description ………………………………………………………31
• 25. Identifying Your Machine …………………………………………………………………..34
• 26. Machine Identification Plate ………………………………………………………….34
• 27. Typical Vehicle Identification Number Data Plate ……………………………..35
• 28. Typical Product Identification Number Data Plate …………………………….36
• 29. Component Identification Plates …………………………………………………….37
• 30. Operation
• 31. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………..41
• 32. Before Entering the Cab ……………………………………………………………………42
• 33. Entering and Leaving the Cab ……………………………………………………………45
• 34. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………45
• 35. Opening and Closing the Hard Doors …………………………………………….46
• 36. Opening and Closing the Windscreen …………………………………………….48
• 37. Emergency Exit …………………………………………………………………………..49
• 38. Seat Controls …………………………………………………………………………………..50
• 39. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………50
• 40. Basic Seat ………………………………………………………………………………….51
• 41. Seat Belts ……………………………………………………………………………………….52
• 42. Inertia Reel Seat Belt …………………………………………………………………..52
• 43. Visibility Aids ……………………………………………………………………………………55
• 44. Mirrors ……………………………………………………………………………………….55
• 45. Cab Layout ……………………………………………………………………………………..58
• 46. Component Key …………………………………………………………………………..58
• 47. Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments ……………………………………………60
• 48. Drive Controls ……………………………………………………………………………..60
• 49. Switches …………………………………………………………………………………….64
• 50. Instruments …………………………………………………………………………………69
• 51. Safety Equipment …………………………………………………………………………….73
• 52. Beacon ………………………………………………………………………………………73
• 53. Before Starting the Engine …………………………………………………………………74
• 54. Starting the Engine …………………………………………………………………………..77
• 55. Preparing the Machine for Travel ……………………………………………………….78
• 56. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………78
• 57. Preparing for Road Travel …………………………………………………………….78
• 58. Preparing for Site Travel ……………………………………………………………….79
• 59. Getting the Machine Moving ………………………………………………………………80
• 60. Operating Practices ……………………………………………………………………..80
• 61. Operating Procedure ……………………………………………………………………82
• 62. Power Steering System ………………………………………………………………..83
• 63. Stopping and Parking the Machine ……………………………………………………..84
• 64. Working with your Machine ……………………………………………………………….86
• 65. Operating Practices and Site Safety ………………………………………………86
• 66. Danger Zone ………………………………………………………………………………87
• 67. Clothing and Safety Equipment ……………………………………………………..87
• 68. Safety Practices ………………………………………………………………………….88
• 69. Working with the Loadbay …………………………………………………………….90
• 70. Operating on Slopes or Rough Terrain ………………………………………….100
• 71. Operating Environment ……………………………………………………………………101
• 72. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….101
• 73. Operating in Low Temperatures …………………………………………………..101
• 74. Operating in High Temperatures ………………………………………………….102
• 75. Tow Hitch Options …………………………………………………………………………..103
• 76. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….103
• 77. Connecting the Trailer ………………………………………………………………..104
• 78. Disconnecting the Trailer …………………………………………………………….106
• 79. Refuelling the Machine ……………………………………………………………………107
• 80. Low Fuel Levels ………………………………………………………………………..107
• 81. Filling the Tank ………………………………………………………………………….107
• 82. Moving a Disabled Machine ……………………………………………………………. 110
• 83. Transporting the Machine ……………………………………………………………….. 112
• 84. Prepare for Road Travel …………………………………………………………….. 112
• 85. Before the Trailer-Transporter is Used …………………………………………. 113
• 86. Load the Machine Onto the Trailer-Transporter …………………………….. 114
• 87. Secure the Machine in Position …………………………………………………… 115
• 88. Lifting the Machine With a Forklift or Similar Equipment …………………. 116
• 89. Storage of the Machine ………………………………………………………………….. 118
• 90. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………. 118
• 91. Storage Area ……………………………………………………………………………. 118
• 92. Prepare the Machine for Storage ………………………………………………… 118
• 93. Put the Machine into Storage ……………………………………………………… 119
• 94. During Storage ………………………………………………………………………….120
• 95. Take the Machine Out of Storage …………………………………………………120
• 96. Routine Maintenance
• 97. Service Requirements …………………………………………………………………….121
• 98. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….121
• 99. Owner-Operator Support …………………………………………………………….122
• 100. Service-Maintenance Agreements ……………………………………………….123
• 101. Initial Service and Inspection (100 Hours) ……………………………………..123
• 102. Obtaining Replacement Parts ………………………………………………………123
• 103. Health and Safety …………………………………………………………………………..124
• 104. Lubricants …………………………………………………………………………………124
• 105. Battery ……………………………………………………………………………………..128
• 106. Service Schedules ………………………………………………………………………….132
• 107. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….132
• 108. How to Use the Service Schedules ………………………………………………133
• 109. Calendar Equivalents …………………………………………………………………134
• 110. Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels ………………….135
• 111. Functional Tests and Final Inspection …………………………………………..140
• 112. Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities ……………………………………………………..143
• 113. Types of Fuel …………………………………………………………………………….144
• 114. Coolant Mixtures ……………………………………………………………………….147
• 115. Prepare the Machine for Maintenance ………………………………………………149
• 116. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….149
• 117. Make the Machine Safe ………………………………………………………………149
• 118. Cleaning the Machine ……………………………………………………………………..150
• 119. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….150
• 120. Prepare the Machine for Cleaning ………………………………………………..151
• 121. Cleaning the Machine …………………………………………………………………152
• 122. Checking for Damage ……………………………………………………………………..154
• 123. Check the Machine Body and Structure ………………………………………..154
• 124. Check the Tyres ………………………………………………………………………..154
• 125. Check the Seat and Seat Belt ……………………………………………………..155
• 126. Checking the ROPS …………………………………………………………………..156
• 127. Greasing ……………………………………………………………………………………….158
• 128. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….158
• 129. Prepare the Machine for Greasing ……………………………………………….159
• 130. Greasing the Machine ………………………………………………………………..160
• 131. Access Panels ……………………………………………………………………………….164
• 132. Front Access Panel ……………………………………………………………………164
• 133. Fuse and Battery Cover ……………………………………………………………..165
• 134. Brakes ………………………………………………………………………………………….166
• 135. Park Brake ………………………………………………………………………………..166
• 136. Foot Brake ………………………………………………………………………………..172
• 137. Electrical System ……………………………………………………………………………176
• 138. Battery ……………………………………………………………………………………..176
• 139. Fuses ……………………………………………………………………………………….184
• 140. Engine ………………………………………………………………………………………….189
• 141. Oil and Filter ……………………………………………………………………………..189
• 142. Cooling System …………………………………………………………………………194
• 143. Alternator Drive Belt …………………………………………………………………..200
• 144. Air Filter ……………………………………………………………………………………202
• 145. Fuel System …………………………………………………………………………………..206
• 146. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….206
• 147. Change the Fuel Filter ………………………………………………………………..208
• 148. Bleeding the Fuel System …………………………………………………………..209
• 149. Hydraulics …………………………………………………………………………………….. 211
• 150. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………. 211
• 151. Loadbay Tipper Mechanism ………………………………………………………..212
• 152. Transmission …………………………………………………………………………………215
• 153. Gearbox ……………………………………………………………………………………215
• 154. Differentials ………………………………………………………………………………218
• 155. Checking the Driveshaft CV Joint Gaitors ……………………………………..220
• 156. Checking the CVT Belt ……………………………………………………………….221
• 157. Tyres and Wheels …………………………………………………………………………..222
• 158. Tyre Inflation ……………………………………………………………………………..222
• 159. Checking the Wheel Nut Torques …………………………………………………224
• 160. Replace a Wheel ……………………………………………………………………….225
• 161. Windscreen Washer ……………………………………………………………………….226
• 162. Specifications
• 163. Static Dimensions …………………………………………………………………………..227
• 164. Loadbay ……………………………………………………………………………………227
• 165. Groundhog 4×4 ………………………………………………………………………….228
• 166. Service Fill Capacities ………………………………………………………………..230
• 167. Perfomance Dimensions …………………………………………………………………231
• 168. Main Specifications …………………………………………………………………….231
• 169. Speeds …………………………………………………………………………………….232
• 170. Trailer Towing ………………………………………………………………………………..233
• 171. Towing Limitations ……………………………………………………………………..233
• 172. Tyre Sizes and Pressures …………………………………………………………..234
• 173. Noise Data …………………………………………………………………………………….235
• 174. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….235
• 175. Machine ……………………………………………………………………………………236
• 176. Vibration Data ………………………………………………………………………………..237
• 177. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….237
• 178. Groundhog 4×4 ………………………………………………………………………….239
• 179. Warranty Information
• 180. Machine Service Record Sheet ………………………………………………………..241
• 181. Registration Information ………………………………………………………………….245
• 182. European Community Standards
• 183. EC Declaration of Conformity …………………………………………………………..247
• 184. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….247
• 185. Explanation of the EC Declaration of Conformity ……………………………250