Hunting down a reliable JCB 3C 1400B, 3C 1500B, 3CX Sitemaster, 3D 1700B, 4CN, 3C 1550B, 3C1400B, 3C1550B, 3D1700B Operator Manual PDF? This 65-page factory reference (OEM #9801/4486) breaks down every daily maintenance schedule, instrument panel indicator, and operating procedure for your backhoe loader. Inside, you get complete operating hints for the knuckle boom and extending dipper, safe working load charts for the forks, and a full section of daily service schedules. Open up to clear instructions on bleeding the engine fuel system, greasing the propshafts, and checking every fluid level before you turn the key. Confirm your standard battery is rated at 12 Volt 95 amp/hr and verify the hydraulic system is topped off at exactly 33.6 US Gallons. Avoid expensive downtime caused by skipped daily checks. Bookmarked for fast navigation, you can pull this file up on your phone and verify your daily checklist right from the cab.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Safety First | 3-5 | |
| Machine Care | 6-8 | Machine Cleanliness, Moving Off, Multi-Purpose Controls |
| Operating Hints | 9-11 | |
| Instrument Panel | 12-16 | Fuel Gauge, Hourmeter, Battery Condition Indicator, Alternator, Engine Oil Pressure, Transmission Oil Pressure |
| Travelling | 17-19 | Tire Sizes |
| Backhoe Controls | 20 | Battery, Brakes, Buckets-Size and Capacities, Bulbs-Light |
| Rear Window | 21 | Locking Levers, Window, Lever, Retention Catches, Stops |
| Hydraslide | 22 | Hydraulic Filter, Hydraulic Fluid Level, Hydraulic Hoses |
| Adjustable Tipping Lever | 23-37 | Air Filter Pre-Cleaner, Air Filter-Inner, Air Filter-Outer, Anti-Freeze, Axles-Greasing, Axle-Oil Level |
| Gearbox-Oil Level | 38-41 | Greasing (Boom, Dipper & Stabilisers, Propshafts, Shovel & Loader Arms) |
| Parking Brake | 42-46 | Parts Cleanliness, Propshafts-Greasing |
| Cab Heater Filter | 47-48 | Cab Layout, Capacities |
| JCB Extending Dipper-Operation | 51-53 | JCB Extending Dipper-Greasing, JCB Jaw-Operation, JCB Syncro Shuttle-Oil Level |
| Knuckle Boom | 54-56 | Boom Pivot Pin, Foot Pedal, Pivots |
| Lubricants | 57 | Engine, Shuttle Reverser, Gearbox, JCB Synchro Shuttle, Hydraulic System, Brake System |
| Electrical System | 58-60 | Engine Coolant System Drain & Refill, Engine Fan Belt, Engine Fuel Filter & Lift Pump, Engine Fuel System-Bleeding, Engine Oil, Engine Oil Filter |
| Forks-Safe Working Loads | 61-65 | Forks-Stowage, Fuses |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| All Models |
| Battery (standard) | 12 Volt — 95 amp/hr at 20hr rate | p. 58 |
| Battery (optional) | 12 Volt — 128 amp/hr at 20hr rate | p. 58 |
| Alternator | 45 amp | p. 58 |
| Sealed Alternator | 37 amp | p. 58 |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 33.6 US Gal | p. 56 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 US Gal | p. 56 |
| Engine Oil Drain & Filter Renewal Interval | 200 hours | p. 29 |
| Fuel Filter Element Renewal Interval | 400 hours | p. 28 |
| Drive Axle Drain Plug Torque | 79 Nm (60 lbf.ft.) | p. 41 |
| Brake Pad Minimum Friction Material Thickness | 3mm (0.125in) | p. 42 |
| 4.236 or T4.236 engine |
| Engine Oil Capacity (4.236 or T4.236) | 2.8 US Gal | p. 56 |
| all (specific filter type depends on machine serial number) |
| Hydraulic Filter Element Renewal Interval | 400 hours | p. 44 |
