jcb 5.5-21 ROTO User manual

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Loadall
5.5-21 ROTO, 5.5-26 ROTO
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Quick Start Guide

2Please see operator manual for full details.
Intended Use ......................................................................................................................................3
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................4
Tie Down Points ................................................................................................................................5
Lifting Points .......................................................................................................................................6
Cab Layout .........................................................................................................................................7
Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 8-12
Steering Modes ................................................................................................................................13
Start Up Sequence ...........................................................................................................................14
Shutdown Sequence .........................................................................................................................15
Connecting A Trailer .........................................................................................................................16
Maintenance Position ........................................................................................................................17
Service Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 18-19
Service / Maintenance .......................................................................................................................20
Fluids & lubricants .............................................................................................................................21
Attachments ...............................................................................................................................22-24
Troubleshooting / FAQs ....................................................................................................................25
Index
This Quick Reference Guide is to provide quick and simple information to the Operator and does not include any health and
safety aspects. In addition, because of our continual development of machines, features described
in this Quick Reference Guide may differ from those on your machine. Nor errors and emissions be entirely ruled out. This
Quick Reference Guide DOES NOT replace the Operators Manual. You MUST read ALL the disclaimers and safety and other
instructions in the Operators Manual before initially operating this product. Accordingly, no legal claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Quick Reference Guide. This machine should not be operated by any
person who isn’t appropriately qualified or had the appropriate training. Operation of this machine without periodic mainte-
nance could cause it to malfunction. For more information please contact your JCB Dealer.

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General
> Machine Type – Rough Terrain Slewing Variable Reach Truck.
> Self propelled, seated operator, wheeled machine for operation on unimproved natural terrain and
disturbed terrain.
> A Rotating Upper Structure is designed to carry an extending boom with a carriage mounted on the
front to which forks or an approved attachment can be fitted.
> When used normally the machine lifts and places loads by extending/retracting, raising/lowering and
slewing the boom.
Intended Use
> The machine is intended to be used in normal conditions for the applications described in the
operator’s manual.
> With forks or lifting equipment fitted, machine work cycle consists of loading, moving and unloading
material.
> If the machine is used for other applications or in dangerous environments, for example in a
flammable atmosphere or in areas with dust containing asbestos, special safety regulations must be
obeyed and the machine must be equipped for use in these environments.
> A wide range of optional attachments are available to increase the versatility of your machine. Only
the JCB approved attachments are recommended for use with your machine. Contact your JCB
dealer for the full list of approved attachments available.
Intended use

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A
B
C
D
E
G
F
K
H J
L
Static Dimensions
Description 5.5-21 ROTO 5.5-26 ROTO
A Overall height (m) 3.08 3.08
B Overall width over tyres (m) 2.45 2.45
C Front track (m) 2.03 2.03
D Wheelbase (m) 3.05 3.05
E Overall length to front tyres (m) 4.22 4.22
F Overall length to front of carriage (m) 6.95 7.24
G Ground clearance (m) 3.25 3.25
H Front wheel centre to carriage (m) 3.38 3.38
J Rear wheel centre to rear face (m) 1.15 1.15
N/A Overall weight (T) 17.96 17.96
K Overall Outrigger Width Fully deployed 5.24 5.24
K Overall Outrigger Length Fully deployed 5.32 5.32

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Transport
Loading the machine onto a trailer:
1 . S top transport vehicle on solid, level ground, put blocks at front and rear of trailer wheels
2. Move the machine onto the transport vehicle.
1. Make sure the ramps are in their correct positions, then secure them.
2. Set the boom.
3. Slowly and carefully drive the machine onto the transport trailer.
4. Make the machine safe with the boom lowered.
5. Put blocks at the front and rear of all four tyres.
6. Check that the overall height of the load is within regulations. Adjust if necessary.
7. Secure the cab.
8. Cover the exhaust stack.
3. Engage the slew lock and check it is engaged by activating slew L and R and ensure it is restrained by
the pin.
4. Secure the machine to the trailer with chains and check it is engaged by activating slew L and R and
ensure it is restrained by the pin. (see below).
5. Measure maximum height and ensure the transport driver knows it.
Front Tie Down Angles Rear Tie Down Angles
Right Hand Side Left Hand Side Right Hand Side Left Hand Side
A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D
37˚ 46˚ 33˚ 46˚ 32˚ 39˚ 33˚ 46˚ 32˚ 39˚ 33˚ 46˚ 37˚ 46˚ 33˚ 46˚
C
CD
C
D
D
A
BA
B
C
D
Decal to indicate tie down point
Maximum tie down capacity: 62.9kN

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A Instrument panel
C Ignition switch
E HVAC (Heating & Air Conditioning
G Right hand joystick
J Switch panel
L Slew lock lever
N Left hand joystick
Q Brake pedal
S Steering wheel
U Load Management Display
B Indicator, wiper and headlight stalk
D Console switches
F Accelerator pedal
H Outrigger control
K Rotary switch control
M Operator seat
P Controls isolation lever
R Column FNR Lever and horn
T Face level fan
Console Switches

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Cab & Joysticks
Road Lights
Position : 1 = Off.
Position : 2 = Headlights and rear tail
lights on (ignition 3 = Sidelights on.
switch on).
Position : 2 = Sidelights and rear tail
lights on (ignition switch off).
Park Brake
Position 1: Normal position.
Position 2: On/Off position.
Beacon
Position : 1 = Off.
Position : 2 = On.
Loader Quickhitch (Where fitted)
Position 1: Off (Light bar off).
Position 2: On (Where fitted) Spring
loaded, push and hold while you
move locking pins.
Roof Window Wiper
Position 1: Wiper off.
Position 3: Wiper on.
Position 2: Washer on (push and
hold).
Two Speed Range
Two position rocker switch. The
switch functions operate when the
ignition switch is in the on position.
Position 1: High-speed range
engaged.
Position 2: Low-speed range
engaged.
Emergency Override
Two position rocker switch. The switch functions operate when the ignition
switch is in the on position. Push and hold the switch to override the LLMC
system. Maximum of 30s operation with switch held ON.
Position 1: Off.
Position 2: On.
Rear Fog Lights
Position 1: = Off.
Position 2: = Rear Fog Light on.
Work Lights
Position 1: = OFF.
Position 3: = Front work lights on
Position 2: = Front and rear work
lights on.
Boom Work Light
Position : 1 = Off.
Position : 3 = Front work lights on
Position : 2 = Front and rear work
lights on.
Hazard Warning Lights
Position : 1 = Off.
Position : 2 = On. A light flashes on
the instrument panel to indicate that
the hazard warning lights are active.
Information
Position 1: Off.
Position 2: On (Press and hold to
enter/modify menu or selection.).
Attachment Select Switch
Position 1: Accept attachment.
Position 2: Reject attachment.

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Control
A
D
C
E
F
B
C
H
G
DA
E
F
BG
H
A Boom raise
B Boom lower
C Boom extend
A Speed profile override - Press and hold to re-
turn machine to 100% speed on all functions
B Horn
C Shortcut to Idle
D Envelope profile override - Press and hold to
return machine to full envelope
A Auxiliary Control
B Change Speed Profile
C Change Auxiliary Circuit
D Control Isolate - Push to activate controls.
After 8 seconds of no use the controls will
lock. Lock symbol is shown on the dashboard
D Boom retract
E Carriage tilt forward
F Carriage tilt backward
A
D
B
C
B
C
D
A
B

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Stabiliser & Sway Controls
C
E
G
J
D
F
H
Outriggers Up
A – LMS Home
B – LMS Menu
C – LMS Back
D – LMS Rotary Controller
E – Engine Revs Up
F – Engine Revs Down
Outriggers Down
Outriggers In Outriggers Out
D
B
A
C
E
F
A. Left front stabiliser
C. Left rear stabiliser
E. Auto Deploy
G. Auto level
J. Sway left
L. Control Isolation
B. Right front stabiliser
D. Right rear stabiliser
F. Auto Stow
H. Axle oscillation lock
K. Sway right
M. Auto Idle

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C
E
G
J
D
F
H
Outrigger & Sway Controls
A
B
Outrigger Controls
Outriggers Up Outriggers Down
Outriggers In Outriggers Out
• Use of the outriggers increases the machine stability when performing a lift. The outrigger
information on the LMS shows outrigger extension in %, and also indicates whether they are raised,
mid-position or deployed (i.e. touching the ground)
• Outriggers can be raised/lowered by selecting an outrigger and using the rocker switch (A) to raise/
lower as required.
• Outriggers can be extended/retracted by selecting an outrigger and using the rocker switch (B) to
extend/retract as required.
• The auto deploy button (E) automatically extends all outrigger legs to 100% and lowers them until
the machine is level.
• The auto stow button (F) automatically lifts all outriggers off the floor and fully retracts to stowage
position
• Lateral stability can be achieved by deploying the outriggers to make the machine level across its
width, or by using the sway ram to make the machine level across its width if the outriggers are not
deployed (machine on its wheels)
• The chassis can be swayed left by pressing the sway left button (A).
• The chassis can be swayed right by pressing the sway right button (B).
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Load Management Screen
A – Upper ribbon – Time and active speed profile
B – Load Management Indicator
C – Slew Angle Indicator
D – Machine Level and Stabiliser Indicator
E – Boom Information Indicator

12 Please see operator manual for full details.
Load Management Screen
Load Management System
The Load Management System is designed to keep the machine stable in any situation. The maximum
capacity of the machine (D) will change depending on a number of factors including:
Machine Level Attachment
Stabiliser Position Slew Angle
Lift Reach Lift Height
Always operate within the safe working limits of the machine.
Boom Configuration –
Shows live position of boom
A – Boom Extension
B – Boom Angle
C – Radius
(Distance from centre of slew to load)
D – Boom Height
A – Percentage of
Maximum Capacity
currently in use
B – Maximum Capacity in
current configuration
C – Load currently lifted
A2 – Overload Warning
– The only services
available retract and
winch down.
A3 – Amber Warning
– Over 80% Capacity
F – Attachment used
B
A3
C
A2
A
FC
B
A
D
B
C

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Load Management Screen
D
A
CB
E
Slew Configuration
A – Slew at 0
Degrees
B – Slew angle
C – Right Slew Limit
D – Left Slew Limit
E – Slew at 45
Degrees
LMS Menu
To Access Menu – Press the LMS menu button on the LMS control panel (B)
Service Speed – Allows individual speed profiles to be set up
Attachments – Shows details of current attachment or allows a customer
load chart to be selected
Limits – Gives the ability to set up envelope controls to restrict machine
movement
Language – Change the default language
Brightness – Change brightness from 1-10
Dark / Light mode – Change background colour
About – System Information
D
B
A
C
E
F

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Load Management Screen
Service Speed
The service speed menu allows the operator to activate and edit different speed profiles. There are 5
profiles, the first (Profile 1) is the default and all speeds are set to 100%. The other four are editable to
give increased controllability or productivity in certain applications. To activate a profile use the rotary
controller to scroll to the relevant profile and click it, at this point the circular icon will illuminate. To
edit a profile, navigate to the needed profile and press and hold the rotary controller. Then individually
select and edit the different services to a point where you are happy. To change between the active
profiles, use button B on the joystick shown below. The active profile will show in the top right of the
screen. An example, if you were to set a profile for winch work, may look like this:
Lift: 100% Lower: 100% Crowd: 0%
Dump: 0% Extend: 100% Retract: 100%
Slew: 50% Aux A: 50% Aux B: 100%
The LH joystick has a push button function to override the speed profile set temporarily (whilst the
button is held). This will sound an alarm and show a red speed profile symbol on the top bar of the
load management display.
B
C
D
A
B

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Load Management Screen
Limits
The Limits menu allows the operator to set height, radius (extension from centre of slew) and slew
limits to reduce the chance of damage to the machine, other plant and equipment as well as
personnel. To set a limit press the rotary controller on the limit set, then operate the boom or slew to
the position. Then press the rotary controller again to set the limit at the height / radius / slew angle.
Once set press the back button to return to the limit menu, and set the other required limits. If the
limits need to be removed use the reset limit option at the bottom of the menu. An alarm will sound
for the duration whilst the button is held down and a symbol will be displayed on the top bar of the
Load Management Display.
A
D
B
C

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Pedals, Controls & Steer Modes
Steering Wheel – Turn in the direction you want to go. Unless the machine
is slewed round between 90 and 270 deg where the steering will be
inverted. This is identified using the slew angle symbol on the Load
Management Display and also with a flashing Reverse Steering symbol on the
Top Right corner of the RHC LCD dashboard display.
Steering Column – Turn lever (A) in counter clockwise direction to release
column and adjust as required.
Accelerator Pedal – Push down to increase engine speed. With no pressure
on the pedal the machine will maintain an idle state and remain stationary.
Service Brake Pedal – Push down to slow or stop the machine.
Park Brake – Use rocker switch to engage the park brake before leaving the
machine. Will only apply when the machine is stationary, or an error is raised
on the park brake system.
Transmission Drive Switch – 3 Position drive switch (located on underside
of right hand joystick). There is also a Column FNR on the steering column
which is the Master device.
Position 1 – Forward
Position 2 – Neutral
Position 3 – Reverse
To operate:
1. Stop the machine, apply brake, Let engine drop to idle
2. Select required direction, release brake and accelerate
Gear Changing (ECU) – use the two position rocker switch to move
between high-speed range (A) and low-speed range (B). Gear can be
preselected before meeting conditions for gear change.
Electronic Steer Mode Selector
1. Stop the machine. Set the gear switch to the neutral position.
A - Rotary controller
B - Default position
C - 4-Wheel steer
D - 2-Wheel steer
E - Crab steer
2. Operate the steering wheel until the wheels straighten up to re-phase the
mode.
A
B
A
C
D
E
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A
F
C
G
H
J
E
D
B
A
0
I
D
C
B
E
A
F
1
4
2
5
3
6
Insert Isolator Key
Insert Key
Disarm the immobiliser
Start Machine
Set to Neutral
Operate Hydraulics
Turn (G) in a clockwise
direction.
Insert the ignition key and
switch to position I.
Operate the hydraulic services
to make sure that each function
is working correctly and to help
warm up the hydraulic system.
If installed key in the code
followed by (button 12).
Put the forward / reverse
switch into neutral.
Turn the ignition key to the
start position (position III) and
hold it there until the engine
starts.
Start up sequence

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Shutdown sequence
A
F
C
G
H
J
E
D
B
1
4
2
5
3
6
Stop the Machine
Lower Boom
Apply the Park Brake
Key off
Set to Neutral
Exit Machine
Park on dry level ground.
Retract and lower the boom,
resting the forks flat on the
ground.
Exit the machine and remove
the battery isolator key (G).
Press the park brake switch to
apply the brake.
Put the forward / reverse
switch into neutral.
Turn off all switches. Remove
the ignition key.
It is the responsibility of the operator to make sure the machine is left in a safe & secure environment.
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Maintenance Position
Maintenance Position – Boom Lowered
1. Park the machine on level, solid ground.
2. Lower the boom.
3. Put the attachment flat on the ground.
4. Apply slew lock.
5. Stop engine and remove key.
Maintenance Position – Boom Raised
1. Make the machine safe.
2. Retract lift arm.
3. Raise lift arm.
4. Stop engine and remove key.
5. Install maintenance strut on lift ram.
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Daily Checks (10h) Check
Engine Coolant Quality and Level Check
Engine Oil Level Check
Transmission Oil Level Check
Wheel Nut Security Check
Tyre Pressures / Condition Check
Wheel Alignment Check
Brake System Fluid Level Check (Condition)
Fire Extinguisher (if fitted) Check
Wing Mirrors Condition and Security Check
ROPS / FOPS Structure Check
Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Check
SWL Stickers (UK) and Flip Chart Renew as required
Steering – Operation / Phasing Check
Transmission Operation Check
Operation of all Services Check
Boom Extension / Phasing (3 stage boom) Check
Foot Brake – Operation Check
Park Brake Check and adjust
All electrical equipment operation
(warning lights, beacon, alarms, horn, wipers etc.)
Longitudinal Load Moment Indicator
LLMC / LC4 System (if fitted) Check
Stabiliser Indicators (if fitted) Check
Seat / Seat Belts Check
Fork Fit and Check Security
Generally for damage, leaks and wear – Check
Ram Roller (replace if necessary) - Check
Service/Maintenance
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