Part of the JCB Operator Manuals.
Need the factory operating guidelines for your JCB telehandler? This 172-page JCB 506C, 506CHL, and 508C operator manual PDF (OEM #9811/0350) details every control, safety checklist, and daily routine for all three models. Open to a complete breakdown of the cab layout, dashboard indicators, and boom controls before you ever turn the key. You get maintenance schedules covering pre-start cold checks, 50-hour greasing intervals, load charts, and exact fluid capacities to keep your machine running cool. Top off the cooling system with 6.2 gallons (23.5 L) of a 50 percent standard mixture, and ensure the transmission holds exactly 4.8 gallons before lifting a pallet. Skip a daily maintenance step and you risk costly downtime. Grab this bookmarked digital manual, pull it up on your phone right in the cab, and operate with confidence.
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What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Notices | 7-8 | Important Information, Operator Manual, Safety Warnings |
| Operation | 33-88 | Introduction, Before Entering the Cab, Entering and Leaving the Cab, Doors and Windows (Opening Closing: Upper Door Section, Windshield), Seat Controls (Introduction, Basic Seat) |
| Routine Maintenance | 89-94 | Service Requirements (Introduction, Owner/Operator Support, Service/Maintenance Agreements, Initial Service and Inspection), Obtaining Replacement Parts |
| Service Schedules | 95-100 | Introduction, How to Use the Service Schedules, Pre-Start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels, Functional Test and Final Inspection |
| Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities | 101-102 | Coolant Mixtures, Engine Coolant Capacity (6.2 Gal / 23.5 L), Transmission Fluid Capacity (4.8 Gal / 18.25 L), Fuel Tank Capacity, Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
| Greasing | 103-115 | Every 50 Hours Lubrication Points, Greasing Schedule Intervals |
| Maintenance Torques and Checks | 116-149 | ROPS/FOPS Mounting Bolt Torque (244 Nm / 180 Lbf Ft, P. 116), Hydraulic Fluid Level Check (P. 135), Hose Burst Protection Valves (P. 145) |
| Wheel and Tire Specifications | 150-172 | Wheel Nut Torque Front and Rear (680 Nm / 500 Lbf Ft, P. 150), Tire Pressure (58 lbf/in² / 4.0 Bar, P. 165) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Wheel Nut Torque | 680 Nm (500 lbf ft) | p. 142 |
| Coolant Mixture Concentration (Standard) | 50% Concentration | p. 102 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.2 gal (23.5 L) | p. 101 |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.8 gal (18.25 L) | p. 101 |
| ROPS/FOPS Mounting Bolts Torque | 244 Nm (180 lbf ft) | p. 116 |
| Wheel Nut Torque (Front) | 680 Nm (500 lbf ft) | p. 150 |
| Wheel Nut Torque (Rear) | 680 Nm (500 lbf ft) | p. 150 |
| Tire Pressure (15.5-25, 12 Ply, Firestone) | 58 lbf/in² (4.0 bar) | p. 165 |
| 506C | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity, 506C | 23.7 gal (90 L) | p. 101 |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity, 506C | 32 gal (121 L) | p. 101 |
| 506CHL, 508C | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (506CHL, 508C) | 35 gal (133 L) | p. 101 |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity (506CHL, 508C) | 48 gal (181 L) | p. 101 |
