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Need the factory operating procedures for your machine? This 136-page JCB Fastrac 135, Fastrac 155, Fastrac 185 operator manual PDF (OEM #9801/1361) covers every daily maintenance check, dashboard indicator, and PTO setup for your tractor. Inside, you get a complete breakdown of cab controls, electronic linkage adjustments, and safe towing procedures. The guide is packed with detailed service schedules, fluid capacity charts, and step-by-step instructions for operating the front and rear hitch systems. Verify your rear axle wheel nuts (12-nut configuration) are tightened to exactly 600 Nm, and confirm the 75-liter hydraulic system is properly filled before heading into the field. Guessing on maintenance intervals only leads to expensive downtime. Download this bookmarked file directly to your phone or tablet, jump straight to the exact spec you need, and get back to work.
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What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction & Machine Identification | 1-2 | JCB Landpower Ltd Contact Information, Fastrac Model Information, Publication Details |
| Safety Notices | 3-28 | Danger Signal Word Meaning, Warning Signal Word Meaning, Caution Signal Word Meaning, Study Handbook Before Starting Machine |
| Cab Access & Entry Safety | 29-31 | Cleanliness, Cab Structure, Tyres, Bonnet, Filler Caps, Windows, Doors, Roof Panel, Emergency Exit |
| Controls & Instruments | 32-37 | Steering Wheel, Brake Pedal, Clutch Pedal, Accelerator Pedal, Hand Throttle Lever, Parking Brake Lever, Hourmeter, Tachometer, Water Temperature Gauge, Fuel Gauge, Digital Speedometer Calibration, Brake Pressure Gauge |
| Switches & Cab Comfort | 38-43 | Starter Switch, Hazard Warning Lights Switch, Headlights Switch, Front Work Lights Switch, Front Windscreen Wiper, Horn, Air Conditioning and Heater Controls, Seat Adjustment, Seat Belts |
| Starting the Engine & Getting Underway | 44-48 | Pre-Start Inspection, Steering Column Adjustment, Normal Starting, Cold Starting - Cummins Engine, Cold Starting - Perkins Engine, Jump-Starting with Booster Cables, Engaging Gears, Moving Off Procedure |
| Travelling, Stopping & Parking | 49-53 | Utilisation of Gears, Four Wheel Drive and Differential Lock, Automatic Differential Lock, Stop the Engine, Engage the Parking Brake, Lower the Equipment, Secure the Machine |
| Site Safety & Linkage Controls | 54-61 | Using the Machine and Site Safety, Main Control Lever, Rate of Drop Control, Setpoint Control Knob, Position Control, Draft Control, Area Cut-Out, Rear 3-Point Linkage Adjustment |
| Front Linkage, Hitches & External Hydraulics | 62-71 | Front 3-Point Linkage, Front Hitch Arm Fitting, Din 3 Hitch, External Hydraulics Control Layout, Variable Flow Spool Operation, Fixed Flow Spool Operation, Quick Release Couplings, Pick-Up Hitch, Clevis Drawbar |
| Trailer Brakes, PTO & Trailer Couplings | 72-84 | Air Brakes, Hydraulic Brakes, Rear PTO Output Shaft, Attaching Equipment to Rear PTO, Rear PTO Operation, Rockinger Type 850 Rb, Scharmüller Type 1139/2 |
| Special Operating Conditions & Transport | 85-92 | Correct Viscosity Engine Oil, Low Temperature Diesel Fuel, Cooling System, Radiator, Preparation for Towing, Axle Driveshafts, Transporting the Machine, Webbing Straps |
| Maintenance & Servicing | 93-136 | Service Requirements, Service Schedules, Lubricants - Health and Safety, Fluids, Lubricants Capacities and Specifications, Cleaning the Machine, Checking for Damage |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Wheel Nut Torque (Rear axles with 12 nuts per wheel) | 600 Nm (60.0 kgf m, 440 lbf ft) | p. 131 |
| Wheel Nut Torque (All other axles) | 500 Nm (51.0 kgf m, 370 lbf ft) | p. 131 |
| Main beam fuse rating | 15 Amps | p. 133 |
| Dip beam fuse rating | 15 Amps | p. 133 |
| Footbrake Friction Material Thickness (minimum) | 3 mm (0.12 in) | p. 109 |
| Parking Brake Friction Material Thickness (minimum) | 3 mm (0.12 in) | p. 110 |
| Front Wheel Alignment (Toe-in) | 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.2 in) (Distance A less than Distance B) | p. 116 |
| Engine Coolant Antifreeze Mixture | 50% anti-freeze | p. 115 |
| FASTRAC 135, 155, 185 with Perkins Engine | ||
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 75 (16.5) litres (UK Gal) | p. 97 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (FASTRAC 135, 155, 185 with Perkins Engine) | 16.5 (3.6) litres (UK Gal) | p. 97 |
| FASTRAC 135, 155, 185 with Cummins Engine | ||
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 75 (16.5) litres (UK Gal) | p. 98 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (FASTRAC 135, 155, 185 with Cummins Engine) | 15 (3.3) litres (UK Gal) | p. 82 |
