Part of the JCB Operator Manuals.
This is the JCB operator's manual for the 1400B backhoe loader family, publication 9801/4494, running 254 pages in English. It covers the 1400B in centremount and sideshift form, the SITEMASTER, and the 1550B, 1600B, and 1700B, all powered by the Perkins 1000 Series engine.
Inside you get the operating instructions, backhoe and loader control patterns, cab and drive controls, plus a full Maintenance section with warranty and service contracts, daily checks, and the 50, 500, 1000, and 2000 hour service schedules. The Specifications section lists fluid capacities, wheel nut and structure torques, and grease point counts for centremount and sideshift machines.
Use it to operate the backhoe safely, keep to the service schedule, torque the wheels and ROPS/FOPS structure correctly, and fit optional attachments such as breakers and forks. It is delivered as an instant PDF download you can read on any device or print.
What's Inside This JCB Backhoe Loader Range Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 3-29 | About This Manual, Safety - Yours and Other People's, Safety Check List, Safety Decals, The JCB Backhoe Loader, Powertrain, Transmission Unit, Axles (From Machine Serial Number 337001 to 350739) |
| Operation | 30-125 | Introduction, Before Entering the Cab, Entering the Cab, Doors and Windows, Heater Controls, Seat Controls, Seat Belt - Fastening and Adjusting, Engine and Drive Controls |
| Maintenance | 126-199 | Warranty and Service Contracts, Service Schedules (Daily, Every 50 Operating Hours, Every 500 Operating Hours, Every 1000 Operating Hours, Every 2000 Operating Hours) |
| Optional Attachments | 200-229 | Introduction, High/low Flow Operated Attachments, Jcb Jaw Bucket, Road Breaker, Rock Breaker, Forks, Stabilizer Flip Pads, Patch Planer |
| Specifications | 230-254 | Model 1400B, Model 1550B, Model 1600B, Model 1700B, Sitemaster |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| ROPS/FOPS Structure Bolts A Torque | 175 lbf ft (237 Nm) | p. 137 |
| ROPS/FOPS Structure Bolts B Torque | 20 lbf ft (27 Nm) | p. 137 |
| Fan Belt Slack (driven by alternator) | 3/8 in (10 mm) | p. 155 |
| Hydraulic Filter Dome Nuts A Torque | 5 lbf ft (7 Nm) | p. 166 |
| Transmission Filter Installation | Hand-tight only | p. 162 |
| Headlights - main Bulb Wattage | 45 W | p. 168 |
| Hydraulic Oil Type (Above 38°C, 100°F) | JCB High Performance Hydraulic Oil (ISO VG46) | p. 171 |
| Hydraulic Oil Type (Below 38°C, 100°F) | JCB Special Hydraulic Fluid (ISO VG32) | p. 171 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | p. 173 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11 L | p. 173 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 17 L | p. 173 |
