Part of the JCB Operator Manuals.
Need the exact operating guidelines for your JCB Backhoe Loader? This 138-page JCB 214e (3c plus) operator manual pdf (OEM #9300 - 1) covers every cab control, daily maintenance check, and safety procedure. Detailed SAE lift charts for safe digging, dashboard indicator breakdowns, and step-by-step fluid service instructions all keep the rig running right. Open to the maintenance schedules to see exactly when to grease the kingpost and adjust the extradig dipper wear pads. Pour in exactly 2.6 US Gallons of 15W/40 engine oil, then lock down the drain plug to 34 Nm. Ignoring daily service checks costs you major downtime. Download this bookmarked file right to your tablet, look up your maintenance intervals fast, and get to work.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Notices | 1-4 | Study This Manual Before Starting the Machine, Do Not Fit an Attachment Which Is Not JCB Approved, Danger, Warning, Caution |
| Introduction | 5-14 | Attachments for Your Machine |
| Cab Access & Controls | 15-20 | Check for Cleanliness, Check for Damage, Check the Tires, Opening and Closing the Door, Opening and Closing the Side Window, Heat Control, Heater Fan, Headrest, Armrest, Backrest Angle, Fasten the Seat Belt, Release the Seat Belt |
| Engine and Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments | 21-26 | Layout, Controls, Switches, Face Level Fan (If Fitted) |
| Loader and Stabilizer Controls | 27-30 | Multipurpose Loader Bucket, Lever Controls |
| Backhoe Controls, Boom and Swing Lock | 31-49 | JCB Plus ('+') Pattern, 4-Lever (Ford Style), 3-Lever with Footswing (Case Style), 4-Lever with Footswing (Case Style with Extradig), Boom Lock, Swing Lock |
| Pre-Start Checks and Starting the Engine | 50-52 | Pre-Start Inspection, Adjust the Seat, Fasten the Seat Belt, Start the Engine, Check the Warning Lights, Warm Up the Hydraulics, Jump-Starting the Engine, Booster Cable Connection |
| Travel Preparation and Braking | 53-58 | Backhoe Travel Position, Road Traveling Position, Site Traveling Position, Parking Brake Testing, Foot Brake Pedal Operation, 2- or 4-Wheel Drive, Forward/Reverse Lever |
| Stopping the Machine, Site Safety and Attachment Operation | 59-68 | Stop the Machine, Parking Brake, Stabilizers, Electrical Power Cables, Reworking Old Sites, Filling the Loader Bucket, Loading a Truck, Preparing to Use the Backhoe, Removing a Bucket, Installing a Bucket |
| Special Operating Conditions and Transporting the Machine | 69-72 | Engine Lubricating Oil, Coolant Mixture, Battery, Radiator, Fan Belt, Preparation for Towing, Transporter Wheels, Anchor the Machine |
| Maintenance | 73-116 | Lubricants - Health and Safety, Service Requirements, Cleaning the Machine, Checking for Damage, Obtaining Replacement Parts |
| Optional Attachments | 117-132 | Quick Release Couplings, Connecting Quick Release Couplings, Disconnecting Quick Release Couplings |
| Specifications | 133-138 | Lifting Regulations, Loader Performance, Backhoe Bucket Weights and Dimensions, Standard Duty Buckets, Heavy Duty Buckets, High Capacity Buckets |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil drain plug torque | 34 Nm (25 lbf ft) | p. 91 |
| Hydraulic filter element replacement (new machines) | 5 micron filter element replaced with 10 micron filter element at first 100 hour service | p. 101 |
| Hydraulic filter cover plate screws torque | 15.5 lbf ft (21 Nm) | p. 101 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (2 Wheel Steer Machines) | 2.6 US Gal (9.7 Liters) | p. 114 |
| Engine Oil Viscosity Range | SAE 15W/40 (-10°C to + 50°C) | p. 114 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.07 US Gal (23 Liters) | p. 114 |
| Syncro Shuttle (2WD) Transmission Oil Capacity | 3.8 US Gal (14.4 Liters) | p. 114 |
| Syncro Shuttle (4WD) Transmission Oil Capacity | 4.0 US Gal (15.4 Liters) | p. 114 |
| Front Axle Housing (2WS) Oil Capacity | 3.4 US Gal (13 Liters) | p. 114 |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 6.1 US Gal (23 Liters) | p. 114 |
| Brake System Standard Fluid Capacity | 0.32 US Gal (1.2 Liters) | p. 114 |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 34.3 US Gal (130 Liters) | p. 114 |
