jcb VM117 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
VM117 Tier 2, VM117 Tier 4i,
VM137 Tier 2, VM137 Tier 4i
EN - 9821/7350
ISSUE 1 - 11/2014
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS STAY WITH THE MACHINE

OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
VM117 Tier 2, VM117 Tier 4i,
VM137 Tier 2, VM137 Tier 4i
EN - 9821/7350 - ISSUE 1 - 11/2014
This manual contains original instructions, verified by
the manufacturer (or their authorized 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
Cab/Canopy .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Cross References ................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety
Safety - Yours and Others .................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 3
General Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ............................................................................ 5
About the Product
Introduction
General .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Name and Address of the Manufacturer .............................................................................................. 7
Product Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 7
Description
General .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Intended Use ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Danger Zone ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Main Component Locations ................................................................................................................ 10
Product and Component Identification
Machine ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Engine ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Operator Protective Structure ............................................................................................................. 12
Safety Labels
General ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Safety Label Identification ................................................................................................................... 15
Operator Station
Component Locations ......................................................................................................................... 17
Console Switches
General ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Road Lights ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Direction Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 19
Hazard Warning Lights ....................................................................................................................... 19
Work Lights ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Horn .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Beacon ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Automatic Vibration ............................................................................................................................. 20
Vibration Amplitude ............................................................................................................................. 20
Interior Switches
Ignition Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Cab Interior Light ................................................................................................................................ 21
Front Window Washer/Wiper .............................................................................................................. 22
Rear Window Washer/Wiper ............................................................................................................... 22
Engine Stop Switch ............................................................................................................................ 22
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Operation
Introduction
General ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Operating Safety
General ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Worksite Safety ................................................................................................................................... 26
Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................................ 27
Walk-Around Inspection
General ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Entering and Leaving the Operator Station
General ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Emergency Exit ................................................................................................................................... 31
Doors
Operator Door ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Windows
Side Window ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Before Starting the Engine
General ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Operator Seat
General ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Suspension Seat ................................................................................................................................. 35
Seat Belt
General ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Inertia Reel Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 38
Static Seat Belt ................................................................................................................................... 39
Mirrors
General ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Starting the Engine
General ................................................................................................................................................ 45
Immobiliser .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Stopping and Parking
General ................................................................................................................................................ 51
Locks
Articulation Lock .................................................................................................................................. 52
Drive Controls
Steering Wheel ................................................................................................................................... 54
Steering Column ................................................................................................................................. 54
Hand Throttle Control ......................................................................................................................... 54
Travel Speed Selector ........................................................................................................................ 55
Drive Lever .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Instruments
Instrument Panel ................................................................................................................................. 58
Getting the Machine Moving
General ................................................................................................................................................ 68
Working with the Drum
Working without Vibration ................................................................................................................... 69
Working with Vibration ........................................................................................................................ 69
Padfoot Shells ..................................................................................................................................... 70
Levelling Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 72
Slopes
General ................................................................................................................................................ 73
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Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
General ................................................................................................................................................ 74
Air-Conditioning Controls .................................................................................................................... 74
Power Sockets
Auxiliary Power Socket ....................................................................................................................... 76
Battery Isolator
General ................................................................................................................................................ 77
Fire Extinguisher
General ................................................................................................................................................ 78
Moving a Disabled Product
General ................................................................................................................................................ 79
Jump-Starting the Engine ................................................................................................................... 79
Retrieval .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Lifting the Product
General ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Transporting the Product
General ................................................................................................................................................ 84
Loading the Product onto the Transporting Vehicle/Trailer ................................................................. 84
Operating Environment
General ................................................................................................................................................ 87
Operating in Low Temperatures ......................................................................................................... 87
Operating in High Temperatures ......................................................................................................... 87
Cab Filters ........................................................................................................................................... 88
Refuelling
General ................................................................................................................................................ 89
Low Fuel Levels .................................................................................................................................. 89
Filling the Tank .................................................................................................................................... 89
Attachments
Working with Attachments
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 91
Attachments for your Product ............................................................................................................. 91
Preservation and Storage
Cleaning
General ................................................................................................................................................ 93
Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 93
Checking For Damage
General ................................................................................................................................................ 95
Storage
General ................................................................................................................................................ 96
Put into Storage .................................................................................................................................. 96
During Storage .................................................................................................................................... 97
Take out of Storage ............................................................................................................................ 97
Security
General ................................................................................................................................................ 98
Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) .............................................. 98
LiveLink ............................................................................................................................................... 98
Maintenance
Introduction
General ................................................................................................................................................ 99
Owner/Operator Support ..................................................................................................................... 99
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Service/Maintenance Agreements ...................................................................................................... 99
Initial Service and Inspection ............................................................................................................ 100
Obtaining Spare Parts ...................................................................................................................... 100
Maintenance Safety
General .............................................................................................................................................. 101
Fluids and Lubricants ....................................................................................................................... 102
Maintenance Schedules
General .............................................................................................................................................. 106
How to Use the Maintenance Schedules ......................................................................................... 106
Maintenance Intervals ....................................................................................................................... 106
Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and Fluid Levels .................................................................. 106
Functional Tests and Final Inspection .............................................................................................. 109
Maintenance Positions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 111
Service Points
General .............................................................................................................................................. 112
Access Apertures
Engine Compartment Cover ............................................................................................................. 116
Cab/Canopy ...................................................................................................................................... 116
Tools
General .............................................................................................................................................. 118
Attachments
General ............................................................................................................................................. 119
Body and Framework
General ............................................................................................................................................. 120
Operator Station
General ............................................................................................................................................. 121
Operator Protective Structure ........................................................................................................... 121
Seat ................................................................................................................................................... 121
Seat Belt ........................................................................................................................................... 121
Controls ............................................................................................................................................. 122
Engine
General ............................................................................................................................................. 123
Oil ...................................................................................................................................................... 123
Drive Belt .......................................................................................................................................... 124
Exhaust ............................................................................................................................................. 124
Air Filter
General ............................................................................................................................................. 125
Fuel System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 126
Tank .................................................................................................................................................. 127
Pre-Filter Element ............................................................................................................................. 128
Fuel Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 130
Lubricity Filter ................................................................................................................................... 131
Water Separator ............................................................................................................................... 132
Cooling System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 133
Coolant .............................................................................................................................................. 133
Cooling Pack .................................................................................................................................... 133
Brakes
Park Brake ........................................................................................................................................ 135
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Service Brake ................................................................................................................................... 135
Wheels
General ............................................................................................................................................. 136
Tyres
General ............................................................................................................................................. 138
Drum
Scraper ............................................................................................................................................. 140
Hydraulic System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 142
Services ............................................................................................................................................ 143
Oil ...................................................................................................................................................... 143
Electrical System
General ............................................................................................................................................. 144
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 144
Battery Isolator ................................................................................................................................. 145
Fuses ................................................................................................................................................ 146
Relays ............................................................................................................................................... 147
Window Washer ................................................................................................................................ 148
Miscellaneous
Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................................................... 149
Technical Data
Static Dimensions
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 151
Weights ............................................................................................................................................. 152
Performance Dimensions
Driving Performance ......................................................................................................................... 154
Noise Emissions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 157
Noise Data ........................................................................................................................................ 157
Vibration Emissions
General .............................................................................................................................................. 158
Vibration Data ................................................................................................................................... 158
Fluids, Lubricants and Capacities
General .............................................................................................................................................. 160
Fuel ................................................................................................................................................... 161
Coolant .............................................................................................................................................. 166
Torque Values
General .............................................................................................................................................. 167
Electrical System
General .............................................................................................................................................. 168
Bulb Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 168
Fuses ................................................................................................................................................. 168
Relays ............................................................................................................................................... 173
Engine
Engine Emissions ............................................................................................................................. 175
Wheels and Tyres
General .............................................................................................................................................. 176
Tyre Sizes and Pressures ................................................................................................................ 176
Declaration of Conformity
General .............................................................................................................................................. 178
Data ................................................................................................................................................... 179
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Warranty Information
Service Record Sheet ....................................................................................................................... 181
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Acronyms Glossary
CECE Committee for European Construction Equipment
CESAR Construction Equipment Security and Registration
DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid
ECM Engine Control Module
ECU Electronic Control Unit
FOPS Falling Object Protective Structure
HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
PIN Product Identification Number
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RMS Root Mean Square
ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure
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