jcb JS 200 Series, Service Manual

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Checking the Slew Gearbox Oil Level
1. Prepare the Machine
Position the machine on level ground. Stop the engine
and remove the starter key.
2. Locate the Slew Gearbox
See C omponent Location Diagrams at the end of this
section.
3. Check the Level
a. Remove the dipstick A , wipe it clean and re-fit.
b. Remove the dipstick again and check that the oil
level is within the range
B.
c. If necessary, top up through filler port C . (See
Lubricants and Capacities for oil type) .
4. Refit the Dipstick.
Changing the Slew Gearbox Oil
1. Prepare the Machine
Position the machine on level ground. Stop the engine
and remove the starter key.
2. Drain the Oil
a. Remove the drain plug D . Allow the oil to drain out.
b. Wipe the drain plug clean. Remove any metallic
particles, if foreign matter is found, contact local
dealer.
c. Refit the drain plug. Make sure it is tight.
3. Fill with New Oil
See Lubricants and Capacities for oil type and volume.
Fill with new oil through filler port C until it reaches the
full mark on the dipstick when settled. refit the dipstick.
4. Check for Leaks
Run the machine, operate the slew controls and make
sure there are no leaks.
Replenishing Slew Gearbox Grease
1. Prepare the Machine
Position the machine on level ground. Stop the engine
and remove the starter key.
2. Remove Air Bleed Plug E.
! !
CAUTION
Failure to remove the bleed plug before adding grease
could damage the inner seal.
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3. Fill Up with Grease
See Lubricants and Capacities for grease type.
Pump in grease through nipple F until the grease starts
to ooze from bleed plug E . Refit and tighten the bleed
plug.
On later machines, the slew gearbox bearing (normally
lubricated at point
F has changed to a sealed for life type
bearing and no longer requires lubrication.
Note: All machines that have a grease nipple at F still require
lubricating every 1000 hours.
Section 3
Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Issue 2*
Transmission (continued)
*JS200/JS210/JS220
*JS240/JS260
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