JCB Groundhog 6×4 Operator Manual 9811-9150

Description

• Model List:
  • Groundhog 6×4

• 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. Units of Measurement ……………………………………………………………………2
• 10. Left Side, Right Side ………………………………………………………………………2
• 11. Cab-Canopy …………………………………………………………………………………3
• 12. Cross References ………………………………………………………………………….3
• 13. Machine Description …………………………………………………………………………..4
• 14. The JCB Groundhog 6×4 ………………………………………………………………..4
• 15. Intended Use ………………………………………………………………………………..4
• 16. Component Location ……………………………………………………………………..4
• 17. Safety Check List ……………………………………………………………………………….6
• 18. Safety – Yours and Others ………………………………………………………………6
• 19. General Safety ……………………………………………………………………………..7
• 20. Operating Safety …………………………………………………………………………10
• 21. Maintenance Safety ……………………………………………………………………..19
• 22. Safety Labels …………………………………………………………………………………..31
• 23. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………31
• 24. Safety Label Identification …………………………………………………………….32
• 25. Part Numbers and Description ………………………………………………………34
• 26. Identifying your Machine ……………………………………………………………………36
• 27. Machine Identification Plate ………………………………………………………….36
• 28. Typical Vehicle Identification Number ……………………………………………..37
• 29. Typical Product Identification Number Data Plate …………………………….38
• 30. Component Identification Plate ……………………………………………………..39
• 31. ROPS Data Plate ………………………………………………………………………..40
• 32. Operation
• 33. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………..41
• 34. Before Entering the Cab ……………………………………………………………………42
• 35. Entering and Leaving the Cab ……………………………………………………………45
• 36. Seat Controls …………………………………………………………………………………..46
• 37. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………46
• 38. Basic Seat ………………………………………………………………………………….46
• 39. Seat Belts (Only Fitted to Vehicles with ROPS) ……………………………………48
• 40. Inertia Reel Seat Belt …………………………………………………………………..48
• 41. Visibility Aids ……………………………………………………………………………………51
• 42. Mirrors ……………………………………………………………………………………….51
• 43. Cab Layout ……………………………………………………………………………………..54
• 44. Component Key …………………………………………………………………………..54
• 45. Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments ……………………………………………56
• 46. Drive Controls ……………………………………………………………………………..56
• 47. Switches …………………………………………………………………………………….58
• 48. Instrument Panel …………………………………………………………………………62
• 49. Digital Display ……………………………………………………………………………..63
• 50. Hourmeter ………………………………………………………………………………….64
• 51. Warnings (Audible-Visual) – Red Light and Audible Alarm …………………64
• 52. Warnings (Visual only) ………………………………………………………………….66
• 53. Auxiliary Power Supply Socket (Option) ………………………………………….67
• 54. Safety Equipment …………………………………………………………………………….68
• 55. Beacon ………………………………………………………………………………………68
• 56. Before Starting the Engine …………………………………………………………………69
• 57. Starting the Engine …………………………………………………………………………..72
• 58. Preparing the Machine for Travel ……………………………………………………….74
• 59. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………74
• 60. Preparing for Road Travel …………………………………………………………….74
• 61. Preparing for Site Travel ……………………………………………………………….75
• 62. Getting the Machine Moving ………………………………………………………………76
• 63. Operating Practices ……………………………………………………………………..76
• 64. Operating Procedure ……………………………………………………………………78
• 65. Stopping and Parking the Machine ……………………………………………………..79
• 66. Working with the Machine …………………………………………………………………81
• 67. Operating Practices and Site Safety ………………………………………………81
• 68. Safety Practices ………………………………………………………………………….82
• 69. Operating on Slopes or Rough Terrain ……………………………………………84
• 70. Lifting and Loading Operations …………………………………………………………..85
• 71. Carrying Loads ……………………………………………………………………………85
• 72. Raising and Lowering the Load Bay ……………………………………………….86
• 73. Dumping a Load ………………………………………………………………………….88
• 74. Operating Environment ……………………………………………………………………..89
• 75. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………89
• 76. Operating in Low Temperatures …………………………………………………….89
• 77. Operating in High Temperatures ……………………………………………………90
• 78. Towing a Trailer ……………………………………………………………………………….91
• 79. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………91
• 80. Connecting the Trailer ………………………………………………………………….92
• 81. Disconnecting the Trailer ………………………………………………………………94
• 82. Refuelling the Machine ……………………………………………………………………..95
• 83. Low Fuel Levels ………………………………………………………………………….95
• 84. Filling the Tank ……………………………………………………………………………95
• 85. Moving a Disabled Machine ………………………………………………………………98
• 86. General ………………………………………………………………………………………98
• 87. Towing the Machine ……………………………………………………………………..99
• 88. Transporting the Machine ………………………………………………………………..100
• 89. Preparing for Road Travel …………………………………………………………..100
• 90. Before Using the Trailer-Transporter …………………………………………….101
• 91. Loading a Machine onto the Transporting Vehicle ………………………….102
• 92. Securing the Machine …………………………………………………………………103
• 93. Lifting the Machine With a Forklift or Similar Equipment ………………….105
• 94. Storage of the Machine …………………………………………………………………..107
• 95. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….107
• 96. Storage Area …………………………………………………………………………….107
• 97. Prepare the Machine for Storage …………………………………………………107
• 98. Put the Machine into Storage ………………………………………………………108
• 99. During Storage ………………………………………………………………………….109
• 100. Take the Machine Out of Storage …………………………………………………109
• 101. Routine Maintenance
• 102. Service Requirements ……………………………………………………………………. 111
• 103. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………. 111
• 104. Owner-Operator Support ……………………………………………………………. 112
• 105. Service-Maintenance Agreements ………………………………………………. 113
• 106. Obtaining Replacement Parts ……………………………………………………… 113
• 107. Initial Service and Inspection (100 Hours) …………………………………….. 113
• 108. Health and Safety ………………………………………………………………………….. 114
• 109. Lubricants ………………………………………………………………………………… 114
• 110. Battery …………………………………………………………………………………….. 118
• 111. Service Schedules ………………………………………………………………………….122
• 112. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….122
• 113. How to Use the Service Schedules ………………………………………………123
• 114. Calendar Equivalents …………………………………………………………………124
• 115. Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels ………………….125
• 116. Functional Test and Final Inspection …………………………………………….129
• 117. Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities ……………………………………………………..131
• 118. Coolant Mixtures ……………………………………………………………………….132
• 119. Types of Fuel …………………………………………………………………………….133
• 120. Prepare the Machine for Maintenance ………………………………………………136
• 121. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….136
• 122. Make the Machine Safe ………………………………………………………………136
• 123. Cleaning the Machine ……………………………………………………………………..137
• 124. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….137
• 125. Preparing the Machine for Cleaning ……………………………………………..139
• 126. Cleaning the Machine …………………………………………………………………140
• 127. Checking for Damage ……………………………………………………………………..141
• 128. Check the Machine Body and Structure ………………………………………..141
• 129. Check the Tyres ………………………………………………………………………..141
• 130. Check the Seat and Seat Belt ……………………………………………………..142
• 131. Checking the ROPS Structure ……………………………………………………..143
• 132. Greasing ……………………………………………………………………………………….145
• 133. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….145
• 134. Preparing the Machine Greasing ………………………………………………….146
• 135. Mid Axle Drive Couplings ……………………………………………………………146
• 136. Front Axle Steering Pivot Joints …………………………………………………..147
• 137. Drive Chain ……………………………………………………………………………………148
• 138. Lubricate the Drive Chain ……………………………………………………………148
• 139. Brakes ………………………………………………………………………………………….149
• 140. Park Brake ………………………………………………………………………………..149
• 141. Electrics ………………………………………………………………………………………..151
• 142. Checking the Battery Terminals ……………………………………………………151
• 143. Checking the Electrolyte Level …………………………………………………….152
• 144. Jump Starting the Engine ……………………………………………………………154
• 145. Fuses ……………………………………………………………………………………….157
• 146. Engine ………………………………………………………………………………………….160
• 147. Change the Air Filter Element ……………………………………………………..160
• 148. Check the Oil Level ……………………………………………………………………162
• 149. Change the Oil and Filter ……………………………………………………………163
• 150. Checking the Coolant Level ………………………………………………………..166
• 151. Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps …………………………………………168
• 152. Draining, Flushing and Refilling the Coolant ………………………………….169
• 153. Cleaning the Radiator …………………………………………………………………171
• 154. Alternator Drive Belt …………………………………………………………………..172
• 155. Fuel System …………………………………………………………………………………..174
• 156. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….174
• 157. Draining the Fuel Filter ……………………………………………………………….176
• 158. Changing the Fuel Filter Element …………………………………………………177
• 159. Bleeding the Fuel System …………………………………………………………..178
• 160. Transmission …………………………………………………………………………………180
• 161. Checking the Transaxle Oil Level …………………………………………………180
• 162. Changing the Transaxle Oil …………………………………………………………181
• 163. Checking the Drive Chain Tension ……………………………………………….184
• 164. Adjusting the Drive Chain Tension ……………………………………………….186
• 165. Tyres and Wheels …………………………………………………………………………..188
• 166. Tyre Inflation ……………………………………………………………………………..188
• 167. Checking the Wheel Nut Torques …………………………………………………190
• 168. Specifications
• 169. Static Dimensions …………………………………………………………………………..191
• 170. Tyre Sizes and Pressures ………………………………………………………………..193
• 171. Front ………………………………………………………………………………………..193
• 172. Mid-Rear …………………………………………………………………………………..193
• 173. Speeds and Loads ………………………………………………………………………….194
• 174. Trailer Towing ………………………………………………………………………………..195
• 175. Towing Limitations ……………………………………………………………………..195
• 176. Vibration Data ………………………………………………………………………………..196
• 177. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….196
• 178. Groundhog 6×4 ………………………………………………………………………….197
• 179. Warranty Information
• 180. Machine Service Record Sheet ………………………………………………………..199
• 181. Registration Information ………………………………………………………………….203
• 182. European Community Standards
• 183. EC Declaration of Conformity …………………………………………………………..205
• 184. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….205
• 185. Explanation of the EC Declaration of Conformity ……………………………208