JCB JCB Backhoe Loader 214 III 214 III

Sign off on the loader maintenance

Warning: If, for whatever reason, a wheel stud is renewed, all the studs for that wheel must be changed as a set, since the remaining studs may have been damaged

On new machines, and whenever a wheel has been removed, check the wheel nut torques every two hours until they stay correct

Every day, before starting work, check that the wheel nuts are tight

The correct torques are shown in the table below:

Sign off on the wheel nut check

Park the machine on firm level ground, engage the parking brake and set the transmission to neutral. Lower the attachments to the ground and stop the engine

Machine parked and prepared for cleaning?

Clean the machine using water and/or steam. Do not allow mud, debris etc to build upon the machine, pay particular attention to the following areas:

Backhoe hoses passing through mainframe cleaned?

Area around twin slew rams cleaned?

Twin ram slew recess in chassis (centremount) cleaned?

Kingpost slide rails (sideshift) cleaned?

Kingpost hose tray and bottom 'shelf' (sideshift) cleaned?

Recess between slew ram and kingpost casting (sideshift) cleaned?

WARNING! When a seat belt is fitted to your machine replace it with a new one if it is damaged, if the fabric is worn, or if the machine has been in an accident. Fit a new seat belt every three years

Inspect the seat belt for signs of fraying and stretching

Check that the stitching is not loose or damaged

Check that the buckle assembly is undamaged and works correctly

Check that the belt mounting bolts are undamaged, correctly fitted and tightened

Sign off on the seat belt maintenance

Drain and Clean Engine Fuel Sedimenter

Sign off on the engine maintenance