jcb 225 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
225, 225T, 260, 260T, 280, 300, 300T, 320T, 330
EN - 9821/3950
ISSUE 4 - 10/2014
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS STAY WITH THE MACHINE

OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
225, 225T, 260, 260T,
280, 300, 300T, 320T, 330
EN - 9821/3950 - ISSUE 4 - 03/2014
This manual contains original instructions, verified by
the manufacturer (or their authorised representative).
Copyright 2014 © JCB SERVICE
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any other means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise,
without prior permission from JCB SERVICE.
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Foreword
The Operator's Manual
WARNING
You and others can be killed or seriously injured
if you operate or maintain the machine without
first studying the Operator's Manual. You must
understand and follow the instructions in the
Operator's Manual. If you do not understand
anything, ask your employer or JCB dealer to
explain it.
Do not operate the machine without an Operator's
Manual, or if there is anything on the machine you
do not understand.
Treat the Operator's Manual as part of the machine.
Keep it clean and in good condition. Replace the
Operator's Manual immediately if it is lost, damaged
or becomes unreadable.
Machine Delivery and Installation
Even if you have operated this type of equipment
before, it is very important that your new machines
operations and functions are explained to you by
a JCB Dealer Representative following delivery of
your new machine.
Following the installation you will know how to gain
maximum productivity and performance from your
new product.
Please contact your local JCB dealer if the
Installation Form (included in this manual) has not
yet been completed with you.
Your local JCB Dealer is
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Table of Contents
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Contents Page No.
Acronyms Glossary ........................................................................................................................................ vii
Introduction
About this Manual
Model and Serial Number ..................................................................................................................... 1
Using the Manual .................................................................................................................................. 1
Left-Hand Side, Right-Hand Side ......................................................................................................... 1
Cross References ................................................................................................................................. 2
Location of Manual ............................................................................................................................... 2
Safety
Safety - Yours and Others .................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 3
General Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ............................................................................ 4
About the Product
Introduction
General .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Product Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 5
Description
General .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Intended Use ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Log Moving/Object Handling ................................................................................................................. 6
Danger Zone ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Main Component Locations .................................................................................................................. 7
Product and Component Identification
Machine ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Engine ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Operator Protective Structure ............................................................................................................. 10
Safety Labels
General ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Safety Label Identification ................................................................................................................... 13
Operator Station
Component Locations ......................................................................................................................... 15
Console Switches
Window Wipers ................................................................................................................................... 17
Interior Switches
Ignition Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Cab Interior Light ................................................................................................................................ 19
Operation
Introduction
General ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Operating Safety
General ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Worksite Safety ................................................................................................................................... 24
Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................................ 25
Walk-Around Inspection
General ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Entering and Leaving the Operator Station
General ................................................................................................................................................ 28
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Emergency Exit ................................................................................................................................... 29
Doors
Operator Door ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Windows
Front Window ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Side Window ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Before Starting the Engine
General ................................................................................................................................................ 36
Operator Seat
General ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Basic Seat ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Suspension Seat ................................................................................................................................. 37
Seat Belt
General ................................................................................................................................................ 40
Inertia Reel Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 40
Static Seat Belt ................................................................................................................................... 41
Mirrors
General ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Starting the Engine
General ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Stopping and Parking
General ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Preparing for Travel
General ................................................................................................................................................ 51
Preparing for Road Travel .................................................................................................................. 51
Preparing for Worksite Travel ............................................................................................................. 52
Smooth Ride System (SRS) ............................................................................................................... 53
Beacon ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Locks
General ................................................................................................................................................ 55
Control Lock ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Transportation Lock ............................................................................................................................ 57
Drive Controls
General ................................................................................................................................................ 58
Instruments
General ................................................................................................................................................ 68
Instrument Panel ................................................................................................................................. 73
Getting the Machine Moving
General ................................................................................................................................................ 87
Operating Levers/Pedals
General ................................................................................................................................................ 88
Control Layouts ................................................................................................................................... 88
Lift Arm Controls ................................................................................................................................. 88
Auxiliary Circuit Controls ..................................................................................................................... 91
Working with the Lift Arm
General ................................................................................................................................................ 94
Filling the Shovel ................................................................................................................................ 94
Loading a Truck .................................................................................................................................. 95
Slopes
General ................................................................................................................................................ 96
Driving on Slopes ............................................................................................................................... 96
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Working on Slopes ............................................................................................................................. 96
Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
General ................................................................................................................................................ 97
Air-Conditioning Controls .................................................................................................................... 97
Power Sockets
Auxiliary Power Socket ....................................................................................................................... 98
Radio
General ................................................................................................................................................ 99
Battery Isolator
General .............................................................................................................................................. 103
Fire Extinguisher
General .............................................................................................................................................. 104
Moving a Disabled Product
General .............................................................................................................................................. 105
Jump-Starting the Engine ................................................................................................................. 105
Retrieval ............................................................................................................................................ 106
Loader Arm (Emergency Operation) ................................................................................................ 106
Lifting the Product
General .............................................................................................................................................. 108
Transporting the Product
General .............................................................................................................................................. 110
Loading the Product onto the Transporting Vehicle/Trailer ............................................................... 110
Operating Environment
General .............................................................................................................................................. 114
Operating in Low Temperatures ....................................................................................................... 114
Operating in High Temperatures ....................................................................................................... 114
Refuelling
General .............................................................................................................................................. 116
Low Fuel Levels ................................................................................................................................ 116
Filling the Tank .................................................................................................................................. 116
Attachments
Working with Attachments
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 119
Attachments for your Product ........................................................................................................... 119
Connecting/Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses ..................................................................................... 128
Impact Protection .............................................................................................................................. 131
Tool Carrier
General .............................................................................................................................................. 132
Quickhitch
General .............................................................................................................................................. 134
Shovels
General .............................................................................................................................................. 138
Standard Shovel ............................................................................................................................... 138
Grapple Shovel ................................................................................................................................. 139
6-in-1 Shovel ..................................................................................................................................... 140
Forks
Pallet Forks ....................................................................................................................................... 144
Manure Forks .................................................................................................................................... 145
Snow Blade
General .............................................................................................................................................. 147
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Winch
General .............................................................................................................................................. 151
Preservation and Storage
Cleaning
General .............................................................................................................................................. 159
Preparation ........................................................................................................................................ 159
Checking For Damage
General .............................................................................................................................................. 161
Storage
General .............................................................................................................................................. 162
Put into Storage ................................................................................................................................ 162
During Storage .................................................................................................................................. 162
Take out of Storage .......................................................................................................................... 163
Security
General .............................................................................................................................................. 164
JCB Plantguard ................................................................................................................................. 164
Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) ............................................ 164
LiveLink ............................................................................................................................................. 164
Maintenance
Introduction
General .............................................................................................................................................. 165
Owner/Operator Support ................................................................................................................... 165
Service/Maintenance Agreements .................................................................................................... 165
Obtaining Spare Parts ...................................................................................................................... 166
Maintenance Safety
General .............................................................................................................................................. 167
Fluids and Lubricants ....................................................................................................................... 168
Maintenance Schedules
General .............................................................................................................................................. 172
How to Use the Maintenance Schedules ......................................................................................... 172
Maintenance Intervals ....................................................................................................................... 172
Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels .................................................................. 172
Functional Tests and Final Inspection .............................................................................................. 174
Maintenance Positions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 176
Maintenance Position (Lift Arm Lowered) ........................................................................................ 177
Maintenance Position (Lift Arm Raised) ........................................................................................... 178
Maintenance Position (Lift Arm Raised and Cab Raised) ................................................................ 181
Service Points
General .............................................................................................................................................. 182
Access Apertures
General .............................................................................................................................................. 187
Engine Compartment Cover ............................................................................................................. 187
Rear Cover ........................................................................................................................................ 188
Cab/Canopy ...................................................................................................................................... 189
Tools
General .............................................................................................................................................. 194
Toolbox .............................................................................................................................................. 194
Lubrication
General .............................................................................................................................................. 197
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Preparation ........................................................................................................................................ 197
Attachments
General ............................................................................................................................................. 198
Body and Framework
General ............................................................................................................................................. 199
Pivot Pins .......................................................................................................................................... 200
Operator Station
General ............................................................................................................................................. 203
Operator Protective Structure ........................................................................................................... 203
Seat Belt ........................................................................................................................................... 204
Controls ............................................................................................................................................. 204
Engine
General ............................................................................................................................................. 205
Oil ...................................................................................................................................................... 205
Exhaust ............................................................................................................................................. 208
Air Filter
General ............................................................................................................................................. 210
Fuel System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 211
Fuel Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 212
Water Separator ............................................................................................................................... 212
Cooling System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 214
Coolant .............................................................................................................................................. 214
Cooling Pack .................................................................................................................................... 215
Brakes
Park Brake ........................................................................................................................................ 216
Wheels
General ............................................................................................................................................. 218
Tyres
General ............................................................................................................................................. 220
Tracks
Rubber .............................................................................................................................................. 222
Drive Gearbox
Oil ...................................................................................................................................................... 224
Hydraulic System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 225
Services ............................................................................................................................................ 226
Oil ...................................................................................................................................................... 226
Cylinder Rams .................................................................................................................................. 227
Electrical System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 228
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 228
Battery Isolator ................................................................................................................................. 229
Fuses ................................................................................................................................................ 230
Relays ............................................................................................................................................... 231
Window Washer ................................................................................................................................ 232
Miscellaneous
Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................................................... 234
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Technical Data
Static Dimensions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 235
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 235
Weights ............................................................................................................................................. 242
Performance Dimensions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 244
Driving Performance ......................................................................................................................... 247
Noise Emissions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 248
Noise Data ........................................................................................................................................ 248
Vibration Emissions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 249
Vibration Data ................................................................................................................................... 250
Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities
General .............................................................................................................................................. 252
Fuel ................................................................................................................................................... 252
Coolant .............................................................................................................................................. 256
Torque Values
General .............................................................................................................................................. 258
Electrical System
General .............................................................................................................................................. 259
Fuses ................................................................................................................................................. 259
Relays ............................................................................................................................................... 261
Hydraulic System
Auxiliary Circuits ............................................................................................................................... 263
Wheels and Tyres
Tyre Sizes and Pressures ................................................................................................................ 264
Tracks
General .............................................................................................................................................. 265
Declaration of Conformity
General .............................................................................................................................................. 266
Data ................................................................................................................................................... 266
Warranty Information
Service Record Sheet ....................................................................................................................... 268
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Acronyms Glossary
CESAR Construction Equipment Security and Registration
DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid
ECU Electronic Control Unit
FOPS Falling-Object Protective Structure
HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
PIN Product Identification Number
RMS Root Mean Square
ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SRS Smooth Ride System
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Introduction
About this Manual
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Introduction
About this Manual
Model and Serial Number
This manual provides information for the following model(s) in the JCB machine range:
Model From: To:
225 02196001 02201001
225T 02196001 02201001
260 02196001 02201001
260T 02196001 02201001
280 02196001 02201001
300 02196001 02201001
300T 02196001 02201001
320T 02196001 02201001
330 02196001 02201001
Using the Manual
This operator's manual is arranged to give you a good understanding of the product and its safe operation. It
also contains maintenance and technical data.
Read this manual from the front to the back before you use the product for the first time. Particular attention
must be given to all the safety aspects of operating and maintaining the product.
If there is anything you are not sure about, ask your JCB dealer or employer. Do not guess, you or others could
be killed or seriously injured.
The general and specific warnings in this section are repeated throughout the manual. Read all the safety
statements regularly, so you do not forget them. Remember that the best operators are the safest operators.
The illustrations in this manual are for guidance only. Where the machines are different, the text and or the
illustration will specify.
The manufacturer's policy is one of continuous improvement. The right to change the specification of the product
without notice is reserved. No responsibility will be accepted for discrepancies which may occur between
specifications of the product and the descriptions contained in this manual.
All of the optional equipment included in this manual may not be available in all territories
Left-Hand Side, Right-Hand Side
In this manual, 'left' and 'right' mean your left and right when you are seated correctly in the machine.
Figure 1.
B
A
ALeft
BRight

Introduction
About this Manual
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Cross References
In this manual, cross references are made by presenting the subject title in blue (electronic copy only). The
number of the page upon which the subject begins is indicated within the brackets. For example: Refer to:
Introduction > About this Manual > Cross References (Page 2).
Location of Manual
The manual is located in the case behind the seat. The manual should always be returned to its case after use.
Figure 2.
C
CManual location

Introduction
Safety
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Safety
Safety - Yours and Others
All machinery can be hazardous. When a product is correctly operated and maintained, it is a safe product to
work with. When it is carelessly operated or poorly maintained it can become a danger to you (the operator)
and others.
In this manual and on the product you will find warning messages, read and understand them. They inform you
of potential hazards and how to avoid them. If you do not fully understand the warning messages, ask your
employer or JCB dealer to explain them.
Safety is not just a matter of responding to the warnings. All the time you are working on or with the product
you must be thinking of what hazards there might be and how to avoid them.
Do not work with the product until you are sure that you can control it.
Do not start any work until you are sure that you and those around you will be safe.
If you are not sure of anything, about the product or the work, ask someone who knows. Do not assume
anything.
Remember:
• Be careful
• Be alert
• Be safe.
Safety Warnings
In this manual and on the product, there are safety notices. Each notice starts with a signal word. The signal
word meanings are given below.
The signal word 'DANGER' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
The signal word 'WARNING' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
The signal word 'CAUTION' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
The signal word 'Notice' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage.
The safety alert system (shown) also helps to identify important safety messages in this manual and on the
product. When you see this symbol, be alert, your safety is involved, carefully read the message that follows,
and inform other operators.
Figure 3. The safety alert system
General Safety
Training
To operate the machine safely you must know the machine and have the skill to use it. You must abide by
all relevant laws, health and safety regulations that apply to the country you are operating in. The operator's
manual instructs you on the machine, its controls and its safe operation; it is not a training manual. If you are
a new operator, get yourself trained in the skills of using a machine before trying to work with it. If you don't,
you will not do your job well, and you will be a danger to yourself and others.

Introduction
Safety
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Care and Alertness
All the time you are working with or on the machine, take care and stay alert. Always be careful. Always be
alert for hazards.
Clothing
You can be injured if you do not wear the correct clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in the machinery.
Keep cuffs fastened. Do not wear a necktie or scarf. Keep long hair restrained. Remove rings, watches and
personal jewellery.
Alcohol and Drugs
It is extremely dangerous to operate machinery when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not consume
alcoholic drinks or take drugs before or while operating the machine or attachments. Be aware of medicines
which can cause drowsiness.
Feeling Unwell
Do not attempt to operate the machine if you are feeling unwell. By doing so you could be a danger to yourself
and those you work with.
Mobile Phones
Switch off your mobile phone before entering an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in such
an area could cause an explosion or fire resulting in death or serious injury.
Switch off and do not use your mobile phone when refuelling the machine.
Lifting Equipment
You can be injured if you use incorrect or faulty lifting equipment. You must identify the weight of the item to
be lifted then choose lifting equipment that is strong enough and suitable for the job. Make sure that lifting
equipment is in good condition and complies with all local regulations.
Raised Equipment
Never walk or work under raised equipment unless it is supported by a mechanical device. Equipment which
is supported only by a hydraulic device can drop and injure you if the hydraulic system fails or if the control
is operated (even with the engine stopped).
Make sure that no-one goes near the machine while you install or remove the mechanical device.
Raised Machine
Never position yourself or any part of your body under a raised machine which is not correctly supported. If the
machine moves unexpectedly you could become trapped and suffer serious injury or be killed.
Lightning
Lightning can kill you. Do not use the machine if there is lightning in your area.
Machine Modifications
This machine is manufactured in compliance with legislative and other requirements. It must not be altered in
any way which could affect or invalidate any of these requirements. For advice consult your JCB dealer.
Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can get caught on controls or moving parts. Wear protective clothing
and personal safety equipment issued or called for by the job conditions, local regulations or as specified by
your employer.

About the Product
Introduction
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About the Product
Introduction
General
Before you start using the product, you must know how the product operates. Use this part of the manual
to identify each control lever, switch, gauge, button and pedal. Do not guess, if there is anything you do not
understand, ask your JCB dealer.
Product Compliance
Your JCB product was designed to comply with the laws and regulations applicable at the time of its manufacture
for the market in which it was first sold. In many markets, laws and regulations exist that require the owner to
maintain the product at a level of compliance relevant to the product when first produced. Even in the absence
of defined requirements for the product owner, JCB recommend that the product compliance be maintained
to ensure safety of the operator and exposed persons and to ensure the correct environmental performance.
Your product must not be altered in any way which could affect or invalidate any of these requirements. For
advice consult your JCB dealer.
For its compliance as a new product, your JCB and some of its components may bear approval numbers
and marking's, and may have been supplied with a Declaration/Certificate of Conformity. These marking's and
documents are relevant only for the country/region in which the product was first sold to the extent that the
laws and regulations required them.
Re-sales and import/export of products across territories with different laws and regulations can cause new
requirements to become relevant for which the product was not originally designed or specified. In some cases,
pre owned products irrespective of their age are considered new for the purposes of compliance and may be
required to meet the latest requirements which could present an insurmountable barrier to their sale/use.
Despite the presence of any compliance related marking's on the product and components, you should not
assume that compliance in a new market will be possible. In many cases it is the person responsible for import
of a pre owned product into a market that becomes responsible for compliance and who is also considered
the manufacturer.
JCB may be unable to support any product compliance related enquiry for a product which has been moved out
of the legislative country/region where it was first sold, and in particular where a product specification change
or additional certification would have been required in order for the product to be in compliance.

About the Product
Description
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Description
General
The Skid Steer Loader is a self propelled skid steer machine fitted with either wheels or tracks. The main
structural support is designed to carry a front mounted carriage onto which a shovel or an approved attachment
can be fitted.
Intended Use
Warning! Use of the machine in temperatures outside of the intended operating range could cause
component failure or affect control response and result in an instance of uncontrolled machine operation
causing possible injury, death or damage to property.
The machine is intended to be used under normal conditions for the applications described in this manual.
When used normally with a shovel fitted, the machine loads or excavates through forward motion of the machine
and lifts, transports and discharges material.
This machine is intended for operation in a temperature range of -20°C (-4°F) to 46°C (115°F).
Log Moving/Object Handling
Do not use the machine to move or handle logs unless sufficient log protection is installed. You could cause
serious injury to yourself and damage to the machine. For more information, contact your JCB dealer.
Danger Zone
The danger zone is any zone within and/or around the machinery in which a person is subject to a risk to
their health or safety. During operation of the product, keep all persons out of the danger zone. Persons in the
danger zone could be injured. Refer to: Technical Data (Page 235).
Before you do a maintenance task, make the product safe. Refer to: Maintenance > Maintenance Positions
(Page 176).

About the Product
Description
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Main Component Locations
Figure 4.
4
3
6
8
7
1
2
5
1ROPS/FOPS cab
2Fuel tank
3Lift arm/boom
4Front working lights
5Quickhitch
6Rubber tracks
7Battery
8Hydraulic tank
9Hydraulic sight glass
10 Engine compartment rear door
11 Engine top cover

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Product and Component Identification
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Product and Component Identification
Machine
Machine Identification Plate
Your machine has an identification plate. The PIN (Product Identification Number), weight, engine power, year
of manufacture and serial number of the machine are shown on the identification plate.
The serial number is also permanently stamped into the chassis.
Figure 5.
A
JC
B
,
INC
.
GEORGIA
2000 BAMFORD BOUL
E
V
ARD
POOLER
,
GA 31322
332/L8245
P
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t Identif icatio n Numbe
r
,
PIN
,
ISO 102 61
WEIGH
T,
ISO 601 6
ENGINE POWER kW @ RPM
,
ISO 143 96
T
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YEAR OF MANU
F
A
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ENGINE SERIAL N
o
.
DESIGN
A
TION
ASerial number (stamped)
Figure 6.
Typical Product Identification Number
The machine model and build specification are indicated by the PIN. The PIN has 17 digits and must be read
from left to right.

About the Product
Product and Component Identification
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Table 1. Typical PIN
GEO 260WS H 2196001
Table 2. Explanation of the PIN
Digit Description
1 to 3 World manufacturer identification. For example, JCB = UK Build. GEO = USA Build
4 to 8 Machine type and model. For example, 260 = 260 W = Wheeled T = Tracked S = Standard
Flow H = High Flow.
9 Randomly Generated Check Letter. The check letter is used to verify the authenticity of a
machine's PIN.
10 to 17 Machine serial number 2196001.
Engine
The engine data labels are attached to the cylinder block as shown. Refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7.
AE
DCB
CB
AEngine data label
BEngine identification number
CCylinder block location
DRocker cover location
EEngine identification number on data label
The data label includes the engine identification number.
Table 3. Example of the engine identification number
SH 320/40001 U 00001 04
Digit 1-2 3-10 11 12-16 17-18
Table 4. Explanation of the engine identification number
Digit Explanation
1-2 Engine type. SH = 4.4L Electronic turbocharged and after cooled tier 4 interim.
SJ = 4.4L Electronic turbocharged and after cooled tier 4 final. SL = 4.4L Elec-
tronic turbocharged and after cooled tier 4 55kW.
3-10 Engine part number
11 Country of manufacturer. U = United Kingdom
12-16 Engine serial number
17-18 Year of manufacture