jcb JS 200 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
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Page No. Contents
Cab Layout (JS205) ..................................................................................... 44
Components Key .................................................................................... 44
Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments ................................................... 45
Drive Controls ......................................................................................... 45
Switches ................................................................................................. 46
Instruments ............................................................................................. 50
Air Conditioning Controls (Optional) ............................................................ 51
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls (ATC) (If fitted) ................................... 51
Operating Levers/Pedals ............................................................................. 52
Excavating Controls ............................................................................... 52
Operation Levers .................................................................................... 55
Optional Circuit Pedal (if fitted) ............................................................... 56
ISO Operating Method ........................................................................... 56
Safety Equipment ........................................................................................ 57
Control Locks ......................................................................................... 57
Typical Load Chart ................................................................................. 58
Before Starting the Engine ........................................................................... 59
Starting the Engine ...................................................................................... 60
Warming-Up ........................................................................................... 60
Getting the Machine Moving ........................................................................ 62
Stopping and Parking the Machine .............................................................. 63
Stopping and Parking ............................................................................. 63
Working with your Machine ......................................................................... 64
Operating Practices and Site Safety ...................................................... 64
Clothing and Safety Equipment .............................................................. 64
Danger Zone .......................................................................................... 64
Log Moving/Handling .............................................................................. 64
Safety Practices ..................................................................................... 64
Working With the Excavator ................................................................... 66
Use of Machines on Gradients and Slopes ............................................ 73
Pulling out of Soft Ground ...................................................................... 76
Water ...................................................................................................... 77
Towing Other Equipment ........................................................................ 78
Machine Stability .................................................................................... 78
Reducing Wear ....................................................................................... 79
Operating Environment ................................................................................ 83
Operating in Cold Climates .................................................................... 83
Operating in a Cold Climate (Below 0°C) ............................................... 83
Operating in a Hot Climate (Above 35°C) .............................................. 83
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Areas ........................................................ 84
Operating in Coastal Regions ................................................................ 84
Operating on Wet or Soft Ground ........................................................... 84
Cab Filters .............................................................................................. 84
Refuelling the Machine ................................................................................ 85
Low Fuel Levels ..................................................................................... 85
Filling the Tank ....................................................................................... 85
Fuel Level ............................................................................................... 86
Refuelling Pump (Optional) .................................................................... 87
Moving a Disabled Machine ........................................................................ 88
Lowering the Boom in an Emergency .................................................... 88
Retrieval ................................................................................................. 88
Transporting the Machine ............................................................................ 89
Loading the Machine onto the Transporting Vehicle/Trailer ................... 89
Unloading the Machine onto the Transporting Vehicle/Trailer ................ 93
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