This is the JCB operator manual for the 520-50 Loadall, the variable reach truck built from serial number 754000, publication number 9821/0500 and running to 212 pages in English. It is the handbook that should stay with the machine.
The manual explains safe operation from cab entry and seat belts through the drive controls, the Longitudinal Load Moment Indicator and load charts, working with the boom, and operating on slopes. It then covers routine maintenance with fluids, lubricants and capacities, optional attachments such as the fork mounted hook and work platforms, and the full machine specifications.
Use it to learn correct operating practice, run the pre-shift checks, follow the service schedule and find the tyre pressures, dimensions and capacities for your 520-50. Download it as a PDF and keep it in the cab or the office.
What's Inside This JCB 520-50 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Notices | 9-10 | Important Information, Operator Manual, Safety Warnings |
| Operation | 35-112 | Introduction, Before Entering the Cab, Entering and Leaving the Cab (Emergency Exit), Doors and Windows (Opening Closing: Rear Window), Seat Controls (Introduction, Basic Seat) |
| Routine Maintenance | 113-182 | Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities (Coolant Mixtures, Fuels), Prepare the Machine for Maintenance (Introduction, How to Make the Machine Safe) |
| Optional Attachments | 183-196 | Fork Mounted Hook (Safety, Installing, Removing, Operation, Maintenance), Work Platforms, Static Dimensions (520-50), Performance Dimensions (520-50) |
| Specifications | 197-204 | Static Dimensions, Performance Dimensions, Noise Data, Vibration Data, Tyre Sizes and Pressures, Trailer Towing |
| Warranty Information | 205-208 | Machine Service Record Sheet (Installation Checklist, 500 Hrs./6 Month, 1000 Hrs./12 Month, 1500 Hrs./18 Month, 2000 Hrs./24 Month, 2500 Hrs./30 Month, 3000 Hrs./36 Month, 3500 Hrs./42 Month, 4000 Hrs./48 Month, 4500 Hrs./54 Month, 5000 Hrs./60 Month, 5500 Hrs./66 Month, 6000 Hrs./72 Month, 6500 Hrs./78 Month, 7000 Hrs./84 Month, 7500 Hrs./90 Month, 8000 Hrs./96 Month, 8500 Hrs./102 Month, 9000 Hrs./108 Month, 9500 Hrs./114 Month, 10000 Hrs./120 Month) |
| European Community Standards | 209-212 | Ec Declaration of Conformity, Introduction |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| ROPS/FOPS mounting bolts torque | 244 Nm (180 lbf ft) | p. 138 |
| Tyre pressure for 10.5/80 x 18 tyre | 3.0 BAR (43.5 PSI) | p. 192 |
| Wheel nut torque | 680 Nm (500 lbf ft) | p. 177 |
| Air cleaner inner element change interval | 500 hours | p. 120 |
| Battery electrolyte level | 6 mm (1/4 in) above the plates | p. 137 |
| Hydraulic tank filler cap change interval | 1000 hours or yearly | p. 121 |
| ROPS/FOPS Mounting Bolt Torque | 244 Nm (180 lbf ft) | p. 138 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10 Litres (2.2 UK Gal) | p. 125 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 Litres (16.5 UK Gal) | p. 125 |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 70 Litres (15.4 UK Gal) | p. 125 |
| Alternator Drive Belt Deflection | 10 mm (0.625 in) | p. 160 |
| Minimum Hydraulic Oil Temperature for Operation | 10°C (50°F) | p. 70 |
