JCB 3CX, 4CX, 214e, 214, 215, 217 Backhoe Loader Service Manual
1,212 pages · Publication 9803-3280-9
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From the manual's own table of contents: 11 sections, 321 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 511 KB)
General Information11 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
- Sealing and Retaining Compounds
Care & Safety32 topics
- Safety Notices
- General Safety
- Operating Safety
- Maintenance Safety
- Cleaning the pre-cleaner (if fitted)
- Changing the Elements
- Checking the Oil Level
- Changing the Oil and Filter
- Checking the Coolant
- Changing the Coolant
- Adjusting the Fan Belt
- Cleaning the Cab Heater Filter
- Types of Fuel
- Fuel Standards
- Low Temperature Fuels
- Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Fuels
- Petrol
- Advice
- Filling the Tank
- Draining the Filter
- Changing the Filter Element
- Draining the Sediment Bowl
- Cleaning the Fuel Lift Pump Strainer
- Bleed the System
- Fuel Pipes - Removal and Replacement
- Checking the Differential Oil Level
- Changing the Differential Oil
- Checking the Hub Oil Levels
- Changing the Hub Oil
- Changing the Oil
- Parking Brake Adjustment
- Checking the Foot Brake Fluid Level
Attachments7 topics
- Hydraulic Schematic and Operation
- Electrical Connections
- Removal and Replacement
- Dismantling and Assembly
- Flow and Pressure Testing
- Removal and Replacement
- Rams - Removal and Replacement
Body & Framework42 topics
- Service Tools
- Slide Hammer Kit Procedure
- Rivet Nut Tool Procedure
- Air Conditioning (Option)
- R-134a Refrigerant
- System Operation
- System Control
- Safety Procedures
- General Fault Indications
- System Diagnosis
- Wiring Continuity Checks
- Leak Testing
- Tightening Leaking Hoses
- Checking Refrigerant Charge Level
- Refrigerant Charging and Discharging
- Binary Pressure Switch Testing
- Condenser Matrix Cleaning
- Filters - Changing and Cleaning
- Compressor Drive Belt - Adjusting
- Removing Broken Glass and Old Sealant
- Preparing and Installing New Glass
- Cab ROPS/FOPS Structure - Checks
- Engine Panels - Removing and Fitting
- Wear Pad Adjustment
- Extending Dipper - Wear Pad Adjustment
- Sideshift - Hydraclamp Clearance Setting
- Wear Pad Renewal
- Chain Adjustment
- Removal and Replacement
- Blower Unit - Removal and Replacement
- Removal and Replacement
- Evaporator Matrix - Removal and Replacement
- Removal and Replacement
- Condenser Matrix - Removal and Replacement
- Loader Arms - Removal and Replacement
- Stabiliser Legs - Removal and Replacement
- Kingpost - Removal and Replacement
- Boom & Dipper - Removal and Replacement
- Hydraulic Tank - Removal and Replacement
- Removal and Replacement
- Side Console
- Front/Steering Console
Electrics23 topics
- Inspection
- Dismantling and Assembly
- Earth Points
- Drawings
- Harness Interconnection - to serial no. 941509
- Harness Interconnection - serial no. 941510 on
- Harness Interconnection - servo machines serial no. 937516 on
- Harness Interconnection
- Shovel Reset (214e Machines)
- Operation
- Adjustment
- Loader Valve Controls
- Side Console Mounted Stabiliser Levers
- Tower Mounted Stabiliser Levers
- (Tower mounted stabiliser levers)
- Auxiliary Footpedal Control
- Cab Heater Controls
- (Side console mounted stabiliser levers)
- Boom Lock Cable
- Boom Stop Setting
- Engine Throttle Cable
- Auxiliary Footpedal Cable
- Section D
Hydraulics64 topics
- Neutral Circuit
- Load Hold Check Valves Operation
- One Way Restrictor Operation
- Slew Operation
- Slew ARV and Anti Cavitation Operation
- Auxiliary Relief Valve (ARV) Operation
- Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve Operation
- Hydraclamp Valve Operation
- Smooth Ride System (if fitted)
- with Hose Burst Protection Valves (Option)
- Boom & Dipper Operation
- Loader Operation
- Quick Reference
- Wires and Connectors
- HSC Cut-out Operation
- Fixed Flow
- Variable Flow
- Smooth Ride System
- Hydraulic Contamination
- Regulator Valve Adjustment
- Renewing Drive Shaft Seal
- Shuttle Valve Signal Network - Testing
- Pressure Testing - Main Relief Valve (MRV)
- Pressure Testing - Auxiliary Relief Valves (ARV’s)
- Main Relief Valve (MRV)
- Unloader Valve
- Hydraulic Speed Control (HSC)
- Auxiliary Relief Valves (ARV's)
- Ram Creep Tests - All Services
- Connecting & Disconnecting
- Charging/Discharging the Accumulator
- Checking
- Lowering a Load - In a Failure Condition
- Pressure Testing - Loader Lift Ram
- Valve Block Spool Seals - Seal Fitting
- Positional Type Hydraulic Adaptors - Fitting Procedure
- Auxiliary Relief Valves (ARV’s)
- Standard Spool
- Float Spool
- Electric Detent Spool
- Manual Control
- Standard Spool - Manual
- Float Spool - Manual
- Electric Detent Spool - Manual
- Priority Inlet Section
- Auxiliary Spool
- Loader Shovel Spool
- Loader Lift Spool
- Fitting Spool Seal
- Auxiliary Relief Valves (ARV’s)
- Hydraclamp Valve (Sideshift Machines)
- Hoses and Pipes
- Loader Lift Ram
- Loader Shovel Ram
- Slew Ram
- Stabiliser Ram - Sideshift
- Stabiliser Ram - Centremount
- Dipper Ram
- Bucket Crowd Ram
- Boom Ram
- Bucket Ram
- Stabiliser Ram
- Power Sideshift Ram
- JCB Ram Sealing Procedure
Transmission49 topics
- Wheels and Tyres
- Axles
- Synchro Shuttle Gearbox
- Powershift Gearbox - 6 Speed
- Powershift Gearbox - 4 Speed
- Powershift Gearbox - 4 Speed - 2004
- Engine Stall Speed Combinations
- Component Identification
- Principle of Operation
- Hydraulic and Electrical Operation
- ShiftMaster Operation Characteristics
- Drivepaths - 4 Speed
- Drivepaths - 6 Speed
- Synchromesh (Blocking Pin Type)
- Forward/Reverse Clutch Operation
- Pressure ON/Spring OFF Type
- Clutch Operation - Forward, Reverse
- Clutch Operation - Mainshaft, Layshaft, 6 Speed
- Clutch Operation - 2/4 Wheel Drive
- Powershift Gearbox - 6 Speed (ShiftMaster)
- 2/4 Wheel Drive Clutch
- Powershift Gearbox
- Renewing the Pinion Oil Seal
- Brakes - Testing for Piston Seal Leakage
- Stall Test
- Pressure and Flow Tests
- Pressure and Flow Tests - Powershift - 2004
- Speed Sensor - Testing
- Electronic Control Unit
- Diagnostics User Guide
- Diagnostics Troubleshooting Guide
- Crownwheel and Pinion Meshing
- Collapsible Spacer Assembly
- Dismantling
- Assembly
- Forward/Reverse Clutch
- 2/4 Wheel Drive Clutch (4WD Pressure On)
- 2/4 Wheel Drive Clutch Pressure Testing
- Piston Ring Seals - Fitting Procedure
- Powershift Dismantling
- Powershift Inspection
- Powershift Assembly
- Powershift - 2004 Dismantling
- Powershift - 2004 Assembly
- Forward/Input and Reverser Clutch
- Layshaft Clutch
- Mainshaft Clutch
- Speed Clutch
- 2/4 Wheel Drive Clutch (4WD Spring On)
Brakes20 topics
- System type
- Compensating Master Cylinder - Description
- Pedals Locked - Normal Operation
- Pedals Locked - Compensating Operation
- Pedals Unlocked - Normal Operation
- 2/4-Wheel Braking Modes
- 2-WS Machines, Synchro Shuttle, Powershift
- 4-WS Machines, Synchro Shuttle, Powershift
- 2-WS Machines, Shiftmaster
- 4-WS Machines, Shiftmaster
- 2-WS Machines, Synchro Shuttle, Powershift (German)
- 4-WS Machines, Synchro Shuttle, Powershift (German)
- Machines up to serial no. 941509
- Machines from serial no. 941510
- Fault Finding
- Brake Light Switch - Adjustment
- Bleeding
- Torque Figures
- Calliper - Removal and Replacement
- Calliper - Dismantling and Assembly
Steering21 topics
- Steer System Schematics
- Hydraulic Operation
- Steer System Schematics
- Hydraulic Operation
- Electrical Operation
- Steer Mode - Machines up to serial no. 941509
- Machines from serial no. 941510
- Wheel Steer Machines
- Wheel Steer Mode
- Crab Steer Mode
- Priority Valve Operation
- Bleeding
- Pressure Testing
- Proximity Switch - Setting
- Steer Mode Valve - Checking Solenoid Operation
- Cleaning
- Standby Pressure Testing
- Re-phasing the Steer System (4 Wheel Steer Machines)
- (4 Wheel Steer Machines)
- Link Arms - Removal and Replacement
- Rams - Dismantling and Assembly
Engine38 topics
- Technical Data
- Cleaning the Strainer
- Removal & Replacement
- Loader Valve
- Excavator Valve
- Fuses and Relays (refer to Section C / page 2 - 1)
- Component Location
- System Description
- Hydraulic Operation
- Electrical Operation
- Excavator Joystick Controls
- Loader Joystick Controls
- Stabiliser Controls
- Servo Pressure Supply Valve
- Inloader Valve
- Loader Servo Pressure Isolation Valve (if fitted)
- ISO/SAE Control Pattern Changeover Valve (if fitted)
- Hydraulic Speed Control System
- Electrical Circuit Schematic
- Mode Enable/Loader Lever Cut-out Circuit
- Hydraulic Circuit Schematic
- Loader Valve Services
- Excavator Valve Services
- Load Sense - Pressure Compensator Valves Operation
- Inloader Valve Operation
- Introduction
- No Servo Controls (joysticks do not function)
- All Services Slow to Operate
- Lack of Power in All Services
- One Service Fails or is Slow to Operate
- Hydraulic Speed Control ECU Faults
- Engine Throttle Position Sensor - Adjustment
- Testing the Servo Pressure
- Testing the Main System Pressure
- Pressure Compensator Network - Testing
- Testing the Pressure in the Load Sense Line
- Testing the Inloader Valve
- Section L
Servo Controls (Precision Control)3 topics
- Flow Regulator Valve
- Load Sense Relief Valve
- Auxiliary Relief Valves (ARV’s)
Inside this manual
Real pages from this service manual (1,212 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 510 KB)
- Specifications, page 105: Section 3
- Diagram, page 375: Section C
- Troubleshooting, page 771: Powershift Gearbox
- Color page: Section L
- Color page: Hydraulics
- Foldout diagram (color): Transmission
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