Part of the JCB Operator Manuals.
Keep your Midi Excavator running smoothly with this 213-page JCB Operator Manual PDF covering every factory-mandated daily check and operating procedure. You get complete service schedules, pre-start cold checks, and a full breakdown of every dashboard switch, heater control, and track lever. Open to the routine maintenance section for step-by-step instructions on greasing pivot pins, replacing air filter elements, and safely securing the machine for heavy transport. Adjust the fan belt deflection to exactly 10 mm and verify your hydraulic tank is topped off with 70 liters of fluid before hitting the dirt. Ignoring preventative maintenance costs serious money. Download this bookmarked file directly to your phone, find the exact fluid specs instantly, and get back to digging.
Complete the set for your 8056
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Notices | 10-12 | Operator Manual, Lifting Equipment, Raised Equipment, Exhaust Gases, Fluid Under Pressure, Safety Decals |
| Introduction | 13-38 | Operating Safety, Maintenance Safety, Safety Decals |
| Operation | 39-116 | Before Entering the Cab, Entering and Leaving the Cab |
| Storage | 117-118 | Preparation for Storage, Preparation After Storage |
| Service Schedules | 121-130 | 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 | 131-134 | Coolant Mixtures |
| Cleaning the Machine | 135-137 | Cleaning the Tracks |
| Checking for Damage | 138 | Steelwork, Pivot Pins, Steps and Handrails, Window Glass, Bucket Teeth, Lamp Lenses |
| Seat Belt | 139 | Checking the Seat Belt Condition and Security |
| Checking the Cab Frame | 140 | Cab Frame Damage, Mounting Bolts Installation, Bolts Tightness |
| Greasing | 141-146 | Daily, Every 50 Hours, Every 1000 Hours |
| Electrical System | 147-158 | Battery Cover, Removing the Floor Plate, Battery, Jump Starting the Engine |
| Engine | 159-169 | Checking the Oil Level, Changing the Oil and Filter, Changing the Air Filter Elements, Checking the Coolant Level |
| Fuel System | 170-213 | Types of Fuel |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Oil (Tank only) capacity | 70 litres (15.50 UK Gal) | p. 141 |
| Hydraulic Oil (Full System) capacity | 106 litres (23.32 UK Gal) | p. 141 |
| Engine Coolant capacity | 13.5 litres (3.0 UK Gal) | p. 141 |
| Engine Coolant type | JCB High Performance Antifreeze and Inhibitor/Water, ASTM D6210 | p. 141 |
| Fan belt deflection | 10 mm (0.4in) | p. 140 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres (15.4 UK Gal) | p. 140 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (first 500 hours) | 9.6 Litres (2.10 UK Gal) | p. 140 |
| Coolant Antifreeze Protection (50% Concentration) | down to -40 °C (-39 °F) | p. 142 |
| Machine Weight (8056) | 5595 kg (12334.9 lb) | p. 209 |
| Max. digging height (8056) | 5767 mm (18 ft 11 in) | p. 211 |
| Overall Height (8056) | 2704 mm (8 ft 11 in) | p. 213 |
