JCB 3CX, 4CX, 214, 215, 217 Backhoe Loader Service Manual
711 pages · Publication 9803-3270U
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What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 293 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 295 KB)
General Information12 topics
- Machine Identification Plate
- Typical Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Typical Engine Identification Number
- Serial Plates
- Torque Settings
- Service Tools Numerical List
- Body & Framework
- Electrics
- Hydraulics
- Transmission
- Engine
- Sealing and Retaining Compounds
Care & Safety4 topics
- Safety Notices
- General safety
- Operating safety
- Maintenance safety
Body & Framework15 topics
- Technical Data
- Safety Procedures
- Operation
- Control
- Fault Finding
- Checking Refrigerant Charge Level
- Refrigerant Charging & Discharging
- Leak Testing
- Tightening Leaking Hoses
- Blower Motor Removal and Replacement
- Testing
- Removal and Replacement
- Condensor Coil Cleaning
- Adjusting the Compressor Drive Belt
- Removal and Replacement
Electrics39 topics
- Autoshift Transmission (2WS Machines Only)
- Autoshift Transmission (AWS Machines Only)
- Powershift (PS750) Transmission & Steer Circuit (AWS Machines Only)
- Powershift (PS750) Transmission (2WS Machines Only)
- Steer Circuit for 3CX 4x4x4 Machines
- Hand Held Tools
- Dedicated Quick Hitch
- Pole Planter
- Smooth Ride System (SRS)
- Hammer
- Hand Held Tools (Variable Flow Pump)
- Powershift (PS750) 2/4WD Powered ON (Germany)
- Power Sideshift with Hammer Circuit
- Servo Command Pilot Circuit
- Basic Machine From Serial Number 495455 To 499999 And From 920000
- Transmission And Steering From Serial Number 495455
- Options From Serial Number 495455
- Autoshift Transmission From Serial Number 495455
- Auxiliary Electrical Options From Serial Number 495455
- Servo Command Pilot Circuit From Serial Number 495455
- Safety
- Specific Gravity Test
- Battery Testing
- Harness Repair Introduction
- Tools Required
- Procedure
- Starting Circuit Test
- Removal and Replacement
- Dismantling
- Service and Renewal
- Assembly
- General Description
- Service Precautions
- Charging Test
- Dismantling and Assembly
- Dismantling and Assembly (Magneti Marelli Type)
- Cab and Chassis
- Servo Command
- Cab and Chassis - All Later Machines
Controls8 topics
- Removal and Replacement
- Loader Valve
- Backhoe Valve
- Description
- Operation
- Ajustment
- Joystick Control Lever - Removal and Replacement
- Shovel Reset (214e Machines)
Hydraulics98 topics
- Stabiliser Check Relief Valve
- Hydraulic Filter Element
- Manifold Block (Servo Command)
- Quick Release Couplings
- Hydraulic Contamination
- Standard Machines
- Variable Flow Hydraulics
- Introduction to Hydraulic Schematic Symbols
- 3CX ‘S’ Series & 4CX Gear Pump Options
- 3CX ‘S’ Series Options
- Servo Command Pilot Circuit
- 3CXE (214E Series 3) Machines
- 214e Series 4 Machines
- 214Se Series 4 Machines
- 4CX, 4CX Super Machines (7 Spool with options)
- 4CX, 4CX Super Machines (6 Spool with options)
- 4CX, 4CX Super Machines Hand Held Tools
- 3CXE (214E) Machines
- Servo Pilot Circuit
- 4CX, 4CX Super Machines
- Pump Description
- Pump Flow Testing
- Removal & Replacement
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Pump Operation
- Pump Pressure/Flow Regulator Valve Operation
- Renewing Drive Shaft seal
- Flow and Pressure Testing
- Regulator Valve Adjustment
- Description Manual
- Loader Valve Manual - Removal and Replacement
- Description
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Description
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Description
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Description of Operation
- Dismantling and Assembly
- Description of Operation
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Description of Operation
- Dismantling and Assembly
- Description of Operation
- Dismantling and Assembly
- Valve Section - Spool Seal Assembly
- Description
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Description
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Main Relief Valve (M.R.V.)
- Unloader Valve
- Hydraulic Speed Control (HSC)
- Auxiliary Relief Valves
- Manual Description
- Backhoe Valve Manual - Removal and Replacement
- Manual - Dismantling & Assembly
- Description
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Operation
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Sideshift Valve
- Centremount Valve
- Auxiliary Relief Valves - Using Hand Pump
- Description
- Removal and Replacement
- Dismantling & Assembly
- Testing
- Backhoe Valve - Removal and Replacement
- Boom & Dipper Principle of Operation
- Loader Principle of Operation
- Checking Hose Burst Protection Valve
- Lowering A Load
- Pressure Testing - Loader Arms Lift Ram
- Lowering the loader Arms and Boom
- Pilot Hose - Removal and Replacement
- Pilot Pressure - Testing
- Loader Lift
- Loader Shovel
- Slew
- Stabiliser (centremount)
- Stabiliser (sideshift)
- Dipper
- Bucket Crowd
- Boom
- Loader Lift
- Loader Shovel
- Boom
- Bucket
- StabiIisers
- Dipper
- Slew Ram
- Power Sideshift Ram
- JCB Ram Sealing Procedure
- Technical Data
- Fault Finding
- Charging
- Discharging
Transmission87 topics
- All Wheel Steer Machines
- Wheel Steer Machines
- Wheel Steer (2 Wheel Drive) Machines
- All Wheel Steer Machines
- Wheel Steer Machines
- Front Wheels
- Rear Wheels
- Syncro Shuttle Transmission
- Powershift Transmission
- Wheel Steer Machines, Gear Pump
- All Wheel Steer Machines, Gear Pump
- All Wheel Steer Machines, Variable Pump
- Low Emission Engine, 2 Wheel Steer Machines
- Low Emission Engine, All Wheel Steer Machines
- Syncro Shuttle Gearbox
- Powershift Gearbox
- Summary of Changes
- Torque Figures and Cut-a-way of Front Axle
- Renewing the Pinion Oil Seal
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- Removal and Replacement (2 Wheel Drive Machines)
- Dismantling and Assembly (2 Wheel Drive Machines)
- Torque Figures and Cut-a-way of Rear Axle
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- Doweled Hub - Dismantling
- Doweled Hub - Assembly
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- Splined Hub - Dismantling
- Splined Hub - Assembly
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- General Description and Operation
- Synchromesh Operation
- Clutch Operation
- Wheel Drive Operation
- Syncro Shuttle Gearbox
- 2/4 Wheel Drive Clutch
- Sectional Views and Torque Figures
- Gearbox - Dismantling
- Gearbox - Assembly
- Fitting Procedure
- Solenoid Valve - Dismantling and Assembly
- Reverser Unit - Dismantling
- Reverser Unit - Assembly
- Dismantling and Assembly
- Removal and Replacement
- Stall Test
- Pressure and Flow Test
- Collapsible Spacer - Assembly
- Output Shaft (Larger Diameter Gear)
- General Descriptions
- Hydraulic Operation
- Drivepaths
- 2/4 Wheel Drive Operation
- Transmission
- 2/4 Wheel Drive Clutch
- PS700 Sectional Views and Torque Figures
- Dismantling (See Summary of Changes)
- Assembly (See Summary of Changes)
- Fitting Procedure
- PS700 Input Clutch and Reverser Clutch - Dismantling
- PS700 Input Clutch and Reverser Clutch - Assembly
- PS750 Input Clutch and Reverser Clutch - Dismantling
- PS750 Input Clutch and Reverser Clutch - Assembly
- PS700 Mainshaft - Dismantling
- PS700 Mainshaft - Assembly
- PS750 Mainshaft - Dismantling
- PS750 Mainshaft - Assembly
- PS700 Layshaft - Dismantling
- PS700 Layshaft -- Assembly
- PS750 Layshaft - Dismantling
- PS750 Layshaft -- Assembly
- Torque Converter - Removal and Replacement
- Torque Converter Stall Test
- Testing for Clutch Leakage
- Pressure and Flow Testing
- Flushing the Transmission Oil
- PS750 Sectional Views and Torque Figures
Brakes12 topics
- Pedals Locked - Normal Operation
- Pedals Locked - Compensating Operation
- Pedals Unlocked - Normal Operation
- Brake System
- Brake Piston Seal Leakage Test
- Bleeding
- Testing the Parking Brake
- Parking Brake Ajustment
- Dismantling and Assembly Type 1
- Removal and Replacement Type 2
- Dismantling and Assembly Type 2
- Torque Figures
Steering9 topics
- Steer Hydraulics (4WS Machines)
- Steer Hydraulics (2WS Machines)
- 2WS Machines
- 4WS Machines
- Steer System Pressure Testing
- Steer System Bleed Procedure
- Link Arms - Removal and Replacement
- Rams - Dismantling and Assembly
- Setting Procedure
Inside this manual
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- Specifications, page 41: Routine Maintenance
- Diagram, page 211: Cab and Chassis - All Later Machines
- Troubleshooting, page 251: ....continued
- Foldout diagram (color): Electrics
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Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
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Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
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What it's used for
Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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