Part of the JCB Operator Manuals.
Make sure your JCB vibratory single drum roller is ready for the dirt before turning the key. This 154-page JCB VM115 operator manual pdf (OEM #9821/1450) covers every daily maintenance check, safety protocol, and operating procedure for the VM115 and VM115D models. Inside, you get complete dashboard indicator explanations, full fluid capacity charts, and step-by-step instructions for safely operating the vibration system. Open up to detailed service schedules that walk you through every pre-start inspection, battery check, and filter change to keep your machine out of the shop. Verify your steering lock angle is hitting +/- 35 degrees and torque those wheel nuts between 560 and 600 Nm before hitting the grade. Preventative maintenance beats expensive downtime every single time. Grab this bookmarked digital download, open it on your tablet right in the cab, and get to work.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Notices | 7-8 | Important Information, Operator Manual, Safety Warnings |
| Introduction | 9-28 | Machine Description, Safety Check List, Safety Labels, Identifying Your Machine |
| Operation | 29-76 | Before Entering the Cab, Entering and Leaving the Cab, Emergency Exit, Doors and Windows (Opening Closing: Upper Door Section), Seat Controls (Introduction) |
| Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities | 81-84 | Coolant Mixtures, Fuel |
| Tools | 85 | Toolbox (If Fitted), Carrying Tools Into the Machine |
| Prepare the Machine for Maintenance | 86 | Introduction, Make the Machine Safe |
| Cleaning the Machine | 87-89 | Introduction, Prepare the Machine |
| Check the Machine for Damage | 90-92 | Check the Machine Body and Structure, Check the Tyres, Check the Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings, Check the Seat and Seat Belt |
| Access Panels | 93 | Battery Access Panel, Engine Cover |
| Brakes | 94 | Testing the Park Brake |
| Electrical System | 95-101 | Battery, Jump Starting the Engine, Fuses, Relays |
| Engine | 102-110 | Oil and Filter, Coolant, Drive Belt, Front End Accessory Drive (Fead) Belt |
| Fuel System | 111-116 | Introduction, Low Fuel Levels, Filling the Tank, Draining the Fuel Tank |
| Hydraulic System | 117-154 | Introduction, Releasing the Hydraulic Pressure, Oil and Filter |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| VM115 | ||
| Wheel Nut Torque | 560-600 Nm | p. 135 |
| VM115D, VM115PD | ||
| Tyre Pressures | 13-20 Psi | p. 147 |
| Vibration System 1st Stage Frequency | 1860 rpm | p. 143 |
| All Models | ||
| Steering Lock Angle | +/- 35° | p. 143 |
| Turning Radius, Inner | 3400 mm | p. 143 |
| Whole Body Vibration (WBV) | 0.5 m/s² | p. 146 |
| Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) | 2.5 m/s² | p. 146 |
