This is the JCB operator's manual for the 85Z-1 and 86C-1 midi excavators, publication 9821/6200, running 224 pages in English. It is the factory operator and maintenance guide meant to stay with the machine, written for the owners and mechanics who run these 8-ton class excavators every day.
Inside you get the full operating instructions, the walk-around inspection routine, attachment fitting with hydraulic hose connection, and a detailed maintenance section covering fluids, lubricants, greasing points, and service intervals. The Technical Data section lists operating weights (8,300 kg for the 85Z-1 and 8,600 kg for the 86C-1), fluid capacities, and torque figures such as the 74 N·m track plate bolts.
Use it to service the excavator correctly, keep to the right greasing and filter schedules, torque undercarriage and structure bolts, and prepare the machine for storage. It is delivered as an instant PDF download you can read on any device or print.
Complete the set for your 85Z-1, 86C-1
What's Inside This JCB 85Z-1, 86C-1 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Acronyms Glossary | 11-12 | Cesar, Decu, DEF, Ecm, ECU, Esos, Fogs, Fops |
| About the Product | 19-34 | Introduction (General, Name and Address of the Manufacturer, Product Compliance) |
| Operation | 35-116 | Introduction (General), Operating Safety (General, Worksite Safety, Risk Assessment), Walk-Around Inspection (General) |
| Attachments | 117-136 | Working with Attachments, Connecting/Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses, Impact Protection, Direct-Mounted Attachments, Quickhitch, Buckets, Rockbreaker |
| Preservation and Storage | 137-142 | Cleaning (General, Preparation), Checking for Damage (General), Storage (General, Put Into Storage, During Storage, Take Out of Storage) |
| Maintenance | 143-190 | Introduction (General, Owner/Operator Support, Service/Maintenance Agreements, Obtaining Spare Parts), Maintenance Safety (General, Fluids and Lubricants) |
| Technical Data | 191-214 | Static Dimensions (Weights, Visibility Diagrams), Performance Dimensions (Excavator End Dimensions and Performance), Noise Emissions (General, Noise Data) |
| Declaration of Conformity | 215-217 | General, Data, Table 33 |
| Warranty Information | 218-224 | Service Record Sheet, Table 34, Installation Checklist, 250h/3 Month, 500h/6 Month, 1000h/12 Month, 1500h/18 Month, 2000h/24 Month |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Track plate bolts torque | 74 N·m | p. 208 |
| Track tensioner cover plate bolts torque | 43 N·m | p. 208 |
| Air Filter (outer) replacement interval | 1000h | p. 151 |
| Air Filter (inner) replacement interval | 2000h | p. 151 |
| Grease gun strokes for general greasing | 2 strokes | p. 161 |
| Grease gun strokes for slew ring bearings | 4 strokes | p. 164 |
| Primary Fuse F1 rating | 60 A | p. 209 |
| Primary Fuse F2 rating | 60 A | p. 209 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (KDI TCR) | 11.2 L | p. 205 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | p. 205 |
| 85Z-1 | ||
| Operating Weight (85Z-1, 450mm rubber tracks) | 8,300 kg | p. 193 |
| 86C-1 | ||
| Operating Weight (86C-1, 450mm rubber tracks) | 8,600 kg | p. 193 |
