JCB 714 Super-Boss Conversion
SB002
Operator’s Manual
Issue 1, R2
Last Updated 5 April 2017
Page 22 of 43
BODILY INJURY HAZARD. BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID. AVOID SPILLING OR
CONTACTING BATTERY ACID. NEUTRALISE BATTERY ACID SPILLS WITH
BAKING SODA AND WATER.
1. PUT ON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE WEAR.
2. BE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT AND FREE OF CORROSION.
3. BE SURE THAT THE BATTERY RETAINING FASTENERS ARE IN PLACE AND SECURE.
Check the Tyre Pressures
The front tyres on the machine may be either air filled or foam filled. The rear tyres are foam filled only. Foam
filled tyres require no maintenance other than visual inspection of the tyres.
To achieve optimum machine handling and minimize tire wear, it is essential to maintain proper pressure in
air-filled tires.
Bodily injury hazard.
An over-inflated tire can explode and could cause death or
serious injury. Do not use temporary flat tire repair products.
1.
Check each front tire (if applicable) with an air pressure gauge. Add air as needed.
For recommended tyre pressures refer to Specifications section of this manual.
Inspect the Rail Wheels and Profiles
Maintaining the rail wheels in good condition is essential to safe operation and good performance. Excessive
flange and/or tread wear could result in machine derailment and tip-over. Component damage may also result
if problems are not discovered and repaired in a timely fashion
Bodily injury hazard
. Excessively worn rail wheels can develop sharp burrs due to
material migration.
Tip-over hazard
. Do not attempt to re-machine and/or re-apply heat treatment to the
rail wheels.
1. Check rail wheels friction drive hubs for missing or loose bolts.
2. Check condition of rail wheel treads and flanges for pitting scoring, bruising, flat spots or other damage.
3. Check that no cracks, flats or scoring are visible.
REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR FURTHER CHECKS AND LIMITS.
Check for Fuel Leaks
Failure to detect and correct fuel leaks will result in an unsafe condition. An explosion or fire resulting from a
fuel leak may cause death or serious injury.
Explosion and fire hazard
. Engine fuels are combustible. Inspect the machine in an
open, well-ventilated area away from heaters, sparks, flames and lighted tobacco.
Always have an approved fire extinguisher within easy reach (one is also fitted inside
the vehicle cab).
1. Perform a visual inspection in the areas surrounding the fuel tanks, hoses and fittings, fuel pump, fuel
filter, fuel injection pumps and fuel injectors.
