JCB Vibromax VM 1500 Vibratory Compactor Service Manual
245 pages · Publication 9803-9940-3
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- Models
- Vibromax VM 1500
- Serial coverage
- from SN 1601990
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 245
- Publication
- 9803-9940-3
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 1 sections, 133 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 373 KB)
General33 topics
- About This Manual
- Machine Model and Serial Number
- Using the Service Manual
- Section Numbering
- Units of Measurement
- Left Side, Right Side
- Using the Machine
- Cross References
- Identifying Your Machine
- Machine Identification Plate
- Engine Identification Number
- Zinc Plated Fasteners and Dacromet Fasteners
- Introduction
- Bolts and Screws
- Vibromax Specific Torque Settings
- Hydraulic Connections
- O' Ring Face Seal System
- Torque Stop' Hose System
- Numerical List
- Tool Detail Reference
- Section C - Electrics
- Section E - Hydraulics
- Sealing and Retaining Compounds
- Colour Coding
- Hydraulic Schematic Colour Codes
- Important Information
- The Operator Manual
- Safety Warnings
- Safety Check List
- Safety - Yours and Others
- General Safety
- Operating Safety
- Maintenance Safety
Section 3 - Maintenance99 topics
- Service Requirements
- Owner/Operator Support
- Service/Maintenance Agreements
- Obtaining Replacement Parts
- Health and Safety
- Lubricants
- Service Schedules
- How to Use the Service Schedules
- Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels
- Functional Test and Final Inspection
- Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities
- Cleaning the Machine
- Checking for Damage
- Engine
- Checking the Oil Level
- Changing the Oil and Filter
- Cleaning the Fuel System
- Replacing the Fuel Filters
- Checking the Cooling System
- Changing the Coolant
- Changing the Air Filter Element
- Cleaning the Air Filter Element
- Jump Starting
- Hydraulic System
- Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level
- Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
- Vibration System
- Checking the Vibration Fluid Level
- Changing the Vibration Fluid
- Upper and Lower Frames
- Access Covers
- Check Strap Removal, Replacement and Adjustment
- Removal
- Replacement
- Adjustment
- Rivet Nuts
- Fitting Procedure
- Electrical System
- General
- Remote Control
- Fuses and Relays
- Electrical Safety
- Understanding Electrical Schematics
- Vibromax Relays
- Manual Control Machines
- Remote Control Machines
- Description and Operation
- Machine
- Remote Control Operation
- Transmitter (Remote Control Machines Only)
- Fault Finding
- Engine and Machine Harness
- Remote Receiver Harness
- Instrument Panel Harness - Without Remote Control
- Instrument Panel Harness - With Remote Control
- Joystick Harness - With Remote Control
- Using a Multimeter
- Measuring DC Voltage
- Measuring Resistance
- Measuring Continuity
- Measuring Frequency
- Testing a Diode or a Diode Wire
- Battery
- Maintenance
- First Aid - Electrolyte
- Testing
- Specific Gravity Testing
- Battery Charging System Precautions
- Battery Disconnection/Connection
- Disconnection
- Connection
- Alternator
- General Description
- Service Precautions
- Charging Circuit Test
- Alternator Charging Test
- Starter Motor
- Starting Circuit Test
- Wiring Harness Repair
- Repair Procedure
- Main Components
- Introduction to Hydraulic Schematic Symbols
- Manual Control - VM 1500 M
- Remote Control - VM 1500 F
- Hydraulic Circuits
- Hydraulic Contamination
- Venting Hydraulic Pressure
- ‘Positional Type’ Hydraulic Adaptors
- Removing and Replacing Components
- Hydraulic Pressure Testing
- Technical Data
- Applications
- Engine RPM Settings
- Engine Fastener Torque Data
- Kubota Engine
- Component Identification
- Operation Overview
- Vibration System Performance
- Vibrator Assembly
Inside this manual
Real pages from this service manual (245 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 373 KB)
- Diagram, page 114: Harness Data
- Specifications, page 177: Hydraulic Circuit Operation (Manual Control)
- Troubleshooting, page 207: Fault Finding
- Color page, page 169: Section E - Hydraulics
- Color page, page 191: Section E - Hydraulics
This is a service manual
Here's how it compares to the other manual types.
Service manual
Factory repair procedures and technical information such as specifications, troubleshooting, and wiring and hydraulic diagrams, for the models and systems the manual covers. See What's inside for its topics.
Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Engine service manuals are sometimes sold separately, since certain machine models were offered with more than one engine option.
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
Factory manual, 245 pages
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