Section D

Controls
Service Manual - Backhoe Loader
Section 1 - General Information
Section 2 - Care and Safety
Section 3 - Maintenance
Section A - Attachments
Section B - Body and Framework
Section C - Electrics
Section D - Controls
Section E - Hydraulics
Section F - Transmission
Section G - Brakes
Section H - Steering
Section K - Engine
Section L - Servo Controls

Publication No.
9803/3290-14

World Class
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Notes:

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Contents Page No.

Steering Column
Removal and Replacement ...................................................................... D-1
Dismantle and Assemble .......................................................................... D-3

Column Switches
Removal and Replacement ...................................................................... D-4

Control Rods and Linkages

Dismantle and Assemble .......................................................................... D-5
Loader Valve Controls .......................................................................... D-5
Excavator Valve Controls ..................................................................... D-8
Auxiliary Footpedal Control ................................................................ D-10

Control Cables
Removal and Replacement .................................................................... D-12
Cab Heater Control Cables ................................................................ D-12
Boom Lock Cable ............................................................................... D-14
Engine Throttle Cable ......................................................................... D-16
Park Brake Cable (Synchro Shuttle Machines) .................................. D-18
Park Brake Cable (Powershift Machines) ........................................... D-20

Anti-Spill Mechanism 3C-14 (214e) & 3C Machines

Fitting and Adjustment ............................................................................ D-22

Shovel Reset
Operation and Adjustment ...................................................................... D-25

Shovel Reset 3C-14 (214e) & 3C Machines

Operation and Adjustment ...................................................................... D-27

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Steering Column
Removal and Replacement

Steering Column
Removal and Replacement

On some machines, the steering column can be tilted to Make sure that the coupling bolt G engages with the cut-
improve operator reach and comfort levels. This type of out in the shaft.
assembly is referred to as a `tilt column'. Non-tilting
columns are referred to as a `fixed column'. Apply JCB Threadlocker and Sealer to the threads of nuts
T before fitting.
K Fig 1. ( T D-2). The illustration shows a `tilt column' and
is intended as a guide to removal and replacement. On completion, check that the steering tilt functions
correctly, and that the direction indicators and lights
Removal operate correctly. Check that the wires from the brake
pedal switch do not rub on the steering column.
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, engage the
park brake and set the transmission to neutral. Lower Table 1. Torque Settings
the loader arms to the ground. Switch OFF the Item Nm kgf m lbf ft
engine, remove the starter key and disconnect the
D 14 1.4 10.3
battery.
H 40 4.1 29.5
2 Working in the cab, remove the steering wheel A as V 40 4.1 29.5
shown.
Z 13 1.3 9.6
Note: If the steering wheel spinner knob Z is loose, or is
removed for any reason, make sure that it is retightened to
the correct torque. Apply JCB Threadlocker and Sealer to
the threads before fitting.

3 Remove the fixings B and take off the steering

column pedestal cover.

4 Remove the control column switches C.

5 Remove the socket screw D securing the gas damper

strut E. Note that on `fixed column' assemblies a solid
bracing link is fitted instead of the gas damper.

6 Remove socket screws F and lift up the rubber

protective cover behind the brake pedals to gain
access to the flexible coupling.

7 Remove the coupling bolt G and shoulder bolts H.

Then carefully withdraw the steering column
assembly (with the gas damper strut attached) from
the flexible coupling J.

Replacement

Replacement is the reverse of the removal sequence, but

note the following:

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Steering Column
Removal and Replacement

Z V A
C
C

B B
W B

B
L
M
N
P F
R F

H H

H H
T
S E

G
D

Fig 1. Tilting Column

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Steering Column
Dismantle and Assemble

Dismantle and Assemble

K Fig 1. ( T D-2). The illustration shows a `tilt column' and

is intended as a guide to dismantling and assembly.

Dismantle

1 Remove the self-cancelling indicator cam W (if fitted).

2 Using a screwdriver in the slot, carefully prise out the

dust seal L from the outer column tube.

3 Remove external circlip M, washer N, tolerance ring

P and withdraw the steering shaft from the outer
column tube and pivot bracket.

Note: The top and bottom bearings R and S housed in the

outer column tube are non-serviceable parts. They may be
removed for cleaning and inspection, but if the bearing(s)
have failed a new outer column tube and pivot bracket
assembly must be used.

Note: The gas damper strut E is a non-serviceable part. If

the damper is faulty it must be replaced with a new one.

Assemble

Assembly is the reverse of the dismantling sequence.

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Column Switches
Removal and Replacement

Removal

1 Park the machine on firm level ground, engage the

park brake and set the transmission to neutral. Raise B
the loader arms and fit the loader arm safety strut.
Stop the engine and remove the starter key.
C
!MWARNING
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 4 3 2 1

drop and injure you if the hydraulic system fails or if

8 7 6 5

the control is operated (even with the engine stopped).

13-2-3-7_2
A
2 Remove the front grille and disconnect the battery.
4 3 2 1

3 Working in the cab, remove the front steering 8 7 6 5

console, see Section B, Body and Framework.

4 Uncouple the two electrical connectors A from the

cab harness.

5 Undo the two screws B and remove the switches.

Replacement

Replacement is the reverse of the removal sequence but

note the following:

The left-hand switch incorporates a locating pin C which

engages with a drilled hole in the steering column and
prevents rotation of the switch mounting.

On completion, operate the column switches and check

they all function correctly.

Fig 2.

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Control Rods and Linkages
Dismantle and Assemble

Control Rods and Linkages

Dismantle and Assemble

Loader Valve Controls lever assembly. Ensure that the locking flats Z are at
the top.
K Fig 3. ( T D-6). The illustration shows the control rods
and linkages for a 3 spool loader control valve, and is Note: If necessary, loosen the locknuts and rotate the end
intended as a guide to the dismantling and assembly. fittings to give equal amounts of adjustment (thread) at
each end of the control rod.
Dismantle
4 Thread the control rods through the rubber cover C
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, apply the and connect them to the loader valve spools. Adjust
parking brake. Lower the loader arms and excavator the control rods as necessary,
to the ground, switch OFF the engine and remove the K Adjustment ( T D-7). After the control rods are
starter key. Disconnect the battery. adjusted fit the gaiters over the control levers.

2 Working in the cab, remove the console panels 5 Thread the transmission dump switch cable through
surrounding the loader levers as shown at A. the loader control lever and fit the wires and pins into
the electrical connector. Couple the connector to the
3 Uncouple the transmission dump switch electrical chassis harness and fit the control lever knobs.
connector and remove the wires from the connector.
Use a screwdriver to release the wires and pins from 6 Reconnect the battery, check that the controls and
the connector, alternatively cut the wires and re- transmission dump switch operate correctly. Refit the
solder on assembly. rubber cover C and the console panels around the
loader levers.
4 Remove the control lever knobs and gaiters.

5 Disconnect the control rods from the loader valve

spools. Remove the bolts securing the complete lever
assembly to the chassis and withdraw the control
levers and mounting bracket through the floor
aperture.

Assemble

Assembly is the reverse of the dismantling sequence.

1 Bolt the mounting bracket B to the chassis. Fit the

rubber cover C over the mounting bracket, make sure
it is fitted the correct way round. Do not fix it to the
floor at this stage.

2 Assemble the loader lever D and auxiliary lever E (if

fitted) to the mounting plate F, together with the
universal joint as shown. Align side X of the universal
joint with the edge Y on the mounting plate.

3 Bolt the lever assembly onto the mounting bracket B.

Fit the control rods G, H (and J if applicable) to the

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Dismantle and Assemble

C002200-C2
Fig 3. Loader Valve Controls

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Control Rods and Linkages
Dismantle and Assemble
Adjustment

K Fig 3. ( T D-6).

1 Adjust the control rods G and H so that the loader

lever D is vertical. If applicable, adjust the auxiliary
control rod J until the auxiliary lever E aligns with
loader lever D, then tighten the control rod locknuts.

2 After adjustment operate the levers and check that

there is sufficient travel to give full movement of the
loader valve spools.

3 Loader controls that feature a control lever locking pin

(option) as shown should be adjusted as described
below:

a Fit the control lever locking pin K.

b Adjust the control rods G and H until the locking

pin is a sliding fit, then tighten the control rods
locknuts.

Note: Make sure there is an equal amount of thread at

each end of the control rod.

c If applicable, adjust the auxiliary control rod J until

the auxiliary lever E aligns with loader lever D,
then tighten the control rod locknuts.

d Remove the lever locking pin K.

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Dismantle and Assemble

Excavator Valve Controls 3 Assemble the excavator levers E to the mounting

bracket together with the universal joints F. Measure
K Fig 4. ( T D-9). The illustration shows the control rods the excavator lever control rods (4 off) which should
and linkages for the excavator control valve and is be 395 mm (15.55 in) between hole centres, adjust as
intended as a guide to the dismantling and assembly. required. Feed the control rods through the rubber
seal D and connect to the excavator levers.
Dismantle
4 Connect the control rods to the excavator valve
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, apply the spools with the clevis pins G.
parking brake. Lower the loader arms, sideshift the
excavator to the R.H. side of the machine and lower 5 Adjust the control rods if necessary,
to the ground. Switch OFF the engine and remove the K Adjustment ( T D-8). Refit the cover and the
starter key. Disconnect the battery. gaiters over the control levers.

2 Uncouple the rear horn switch electrical connector 6 Thread the rear horn switch cable through the control
and remove the wires from the connector. Use a lever and fit the wires and pins into the electrical
screwdriver to release the wires and pins from the connector. Couple the connector to the chassis
connector, alternatively cut the wires and re-solder on harness and fit the control lever knobs.
assembly.
7 Connect the battery, check that the controls and rear
Note: Some machine variants may have additional horn switch operate correctly.
switches in the control lever knobs which will also need to
be uncoupled as above. Adjustment

3 Working in the cab, remove the control lever knobs Minor adjustment of the control rods may be necessary to
and gaiters. Lift off the cover A surrounding the align the levers, or to position the levers closer or further
excavator levers. from the operator. After adjustment operate the levers and
check that there is sufficient travel to give full movement of
4 Disconnect the control rods from the excavator valve the excavator valve spools.
spools. Remove the bolts securing the complete lever
assembly to the excavator valve mounting plate and Excavator controls that feature a control lever locking pin
withdraw the control levers and mounting bracket (option) should be adjusted as follows:
through the floor aperture.
1 Fit the control lever locking pin.
Assemble
Note: If there is no lever locking pin with the machine use
Assembly is the reverse of the dismantling sequence. a suitable diameter metal bar.

1 Bolt the mounting bracket B to the excavator valve 2 Adjust the control rods until the locking pin is a sliding
mounting plate. fit, then tighten the control rods locknuts.

2 Assemble the stabiliser levers C to the mounting 3 Remove the lever locking pin.
bracket. Measure the stabiliser lever control rods (2
off) which should be 370 mm (14.57 in) between hole
centres, adjust as required. Feed the control rods
through the rubber seal D and connect to the
stabiliser levers.

Note: If necessary, loosen the lock nuts and rotate the end
fittings to give equal amounts of adjustment (thread) at
each end of the control rod.

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E
C
F
F

C003210

Fig 4. Excavator Valve Controls

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Dismantle and Assemble

Auxiliary Footpedal Control Adjustment

K Fig 5. ( T D-11). The illustrations show the control rods 1 Adjust the length of the lower control rod B so that the
and linkages for the auxiliary control valve and are lever D is horizontal.
intended as a guide to the dismantling and assembly.
Note: If necessary, loosen the locknuts and rotate the end
Dismantle fittings to give equal amounts of adjustment (thread) at
each end of the control rod.
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, apply the
parking brake. Lower the loader arms and excavator 2 Screw the rod adjusting nut G to set the pedal travel.
to the ground, switch OFF the engine and remove the Depress the heel end of the pedal and check there is
starter key. Disconnect the battery. sufficient pedal travel to give full movement of the
auxiliary valve spool.
2 Working at the rear of the machine at the auxiliary
valve, remove the clevis clip A and disconnect the 3 On some machine variants the footpedal assembly
lower control rod B from the valve spool. may incorporate a proximity switch Y,
K Fig 6. ( T D-11). If fitted, adjust the switch as
3 Undo the locknut C and disconnect the upper control follows:
rod from the lever D.
a Note that the knurled pin W protrudes 3 mm
4 Remove the locknuts E (3 off) securing the footpedal (0.120 in) as shown at X. Adjust the proximity
assembly into the cab floor. switch Y to give a clearance Z of 2 mm (0.080 in)
from the face of the knurled pin. Torque tighten the
Note: On some machine variants the footpedal assembly proximity switch locknuts to 20 Nm (14.7 lbf ft).
may incorporate a proximity switch. If fitted, uncouple the
electrical harness from the proximity switch connector F. Note: The proximity switch will NOT operate without the
steel knurled pin.
5 Working in the cab, withdraw the footpedal assembly
with the upper control rod attached from the aperture b Depress the pedal and check that the proximity
in the cab floor. switch operates (L.E.D. illuminates) when the
pedal has travelled between 60 to 70 mm, and
Assemble check that it remains operated throughout the
remaining pedal travel.
Assembly is the reverse of the dismantling sequence.

When assembling check the lever D rotates freely on the

pivot and is not seized. If the bearing is worn, replace the
lever D.

Adjust the control rods and proximity switch (if fitted),

K Adjustment ( T D-10).

After adjustment, operate the footpedal and check that the

auxiliary valve functions correctly.

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C
D

B
A

A706560-C1

Fig 5. Auxiliary Footpedal Control

X 3 mm

Y
F

G
Z 2 mm 1

C003250

Fig 6. Footpedal Proximity Switch (if fitted)

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Control Cables
Removal and Replacement

Control Cables
Removal and Replacement

Cab Heater Control Cables Adjustment

K Fig 7. ( T D-13). The cab heater controls A and If the control cable C is not correctly assembled it is
associated cables are housed in the R.H. side console. possible that the heater cannot be turned fully off.
There are two control cables which operate the re-
circulation vent and the hot water valve. Both the cables To ensure that the heater can be turned fully OFF, the
can be accessed by removing the side console instrument temperature control cable C should be adjusted so that the
panel. water valve will close FULLY within the range of movement
of the control knob as follows:
Removal
1 Set the water valve control lever S to the fully closed
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, apply the position.
parking brake. Lower the loader arms and excavator
to the ground, switch OFF the engine and remove the 2 Turn the heater control knob E a small amount
starter key. clockwise from the closed position, i.e. a fraction
before the cold position on the decal as shown.
2 Remove the fixing B at the top of the instrument panel
and carefully lift the panel forward to reveal the 3 Tighten the cable clips R to clamp the cable outer
connections at the back. sheath.

3 Disconnect the temperature control cable C by 4 Check the heater control range of movement and that
releasing the cable outer sheath from the clips R at the water valve can be fully closed by turning the
each end, and unhooking the cable from the water knob.
valve lever S and from the pin T at the control knob.

4 Disconnect the re-circulation vent cable D by

releasing the cable outer sheath from the clips X at
each end, and unhooking the cable from the vent Y
and from the pin Z at the control knob.

Replacement

Replacement is the reverse of the removal sequence.

After fitting the cables, operate the heater controls and

check that they function correctly.

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Removal and Replacement

C003300-C1
Fig 7. Cab Heater Control Cables

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Control Cables
Removal and Replacement

Boom Lock Cable Boom Stop Setting

K Fig 8. ( T D-15). The boom lock control A and The boom stop block should be set as follows:
associated cable is housed in the R.H. side console. Note
the routing of the existing cable and route the new cable in 1 Lightly secure the boom stop block E in its lowest
the same way. position.

Removal 2 Raise the boom lock F using the control knob in the
cab.
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, apply the
parking brake. Lower the loader arms and excavator 3 Fully raise the boom (i.e. the boom ram fully
to the ground, switch OFF the engine and remove the retracted) and engage the boom lock using the
starter key. control knob in the cab.

2 Working at the boom, remove the cable ball stud B 4 With the engine switched OFF, operate the excavator
from the boom lock casting. control levers several times to vent any residual
pressure from the boom ram.
3 Loosen the locknut and disconnect the bulkhead
fitting C from the bracket. Feed the end of the cable 5 Adjust the boom stop block E until there is 3 mm (1/8
back underneath the cab to the rear wheel arch on the in.) gap between the stop and the boom profile as
R.H. side of the machine. Remove the spring clip D shown at G.
from the outer sleeve.
6 Tighten clamping bolt H. Tighten grubscrew J and
4 Working in the cab, unscrew the knob and lock nut locknut K.
from the boom lock control A. Remove the fixings
from the side console panel and carefully lift up the 7 Switch ON the engine. Fully raise the boom (i.e. the
rear corner of the side console panel over the boom boom ram fully retracted) and raise the boom lock
lock control outer sleeve. using the control knob in the cab.

5 With the rear corner of the side console panel lifted 8 If the boom lock does not release readjust the stop
up, carefully pull the boom lock cable up into the cab block as follows:
through the aperture in the cab floor.
a Loosen the locknut K and slacken the grubscrew
Replacement J a further half turn.

Replacement is the reverse of the removal sequence. b Loosen clamping bolt H and reposition the stop
block. Retighten bolt H and lock the grubscrew.
1 After fitting the cable, with the control knob pressed
down adjust the bulkhead fitting C to take up any 9 Operate the boom and check that the boom lock will
slack in the cable. The cable should be tight but must engage and disengage correctly using the control
not lift the boom lock from its fully down position. knob in the cab.

2 Operate the boom and check that the boom lock will Table 2. Torque Settings
engage and disengage correctly using the control Item Nm kgf m lbf ft
knob in the cab. Check the boom stop setting, H 476 48 352
K Boom Stop Setting ( T D-14).

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Removal and Replacement

C003330-C1
Fig 8. Boom Lock Cable

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Control Cables
Removal and Replacement

Engine Throttle Cable

K Fig 9. ( T D-17). The engine throttle cable is routed
from the L.H. side of the engine compartment to connect
with the footpedal A at the engine compartment bulkhead,
and to the hand throttle lever B housed in the R.H. side
console.

Removal

1 Park the machine on firm level ground, apply the

parking brake. Lower the loader arms and excavator
to the ground, switch OFF the engine and remove the
starter key.

2 Raise the bonnet.

3 At the L.H. side of the engine compartment,

disconnect the throttle cable by loosening the lock nut
C and unhooking the cable from the fuel injector
pump lever D as shown. Feed the end of the cable
back across the engine compartment to the bulkhead
on the R.H. side.

4 Working at the R.H. side of the engine compartment

at the bulkhead, remove the screws E and ease back
the rubber bulkhead cover to reveal the end of the
footpedal lever as shown. Remove the nut F and
disconnect the cable pivot block from the footpedal.
Loosen the lock nut G and release the cable from the
bracket. Feed the cable back underneath the cab to
the rear wheel arch on the R.H. side of the machine.

5 Working in the cab, remove the fixing H at the top of

the instrument panel and carefully lift the panel
forward to reveal the hand throttle lever and mounting
bracket assembly J inside the side console.

6 Remove the hand throttle lever knob. Remove the

screws K, taking hold of the hand throttle lever
assembly withdraw the handle through the slot in the
panel.

7 From inside the side console, carefully pull the cable

up into the cab through the aperture in the cab floor.

Replacement

Replacement is the reverse of the removal sequence.

After fitting the cable, operate the hand and foot throttle
controls and check that they function correctly.

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Removal and Replacement

C003350-C2
Fig 9. Engine Throttle Cable

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Control Cables
Removal and Replacement

Park Brake Cable (Synchro Shuttle 6 Undo the 2 lever fixing bolts 11D and withdraw the
lever assembly together with the cable 11E.
Machines)
7 Measure and record dimension 11X.
!MWARNING
8 Undo the 2 buffer bracket fixing bolts 11F.
Before working on the park brake, park on level
ground and put blocks on each side of all four wheels. 9 Withdraw the cable sideways from the lever,
Stop the engine and disconnect the battery so that the disengaging the cable nipple from the clevis 11H.
engine cannot be started. If you do not take these Remove the buffer assembly 11J from the cable.
precautions the machine could run over you.
BRAK-8-8

Removal

1 Release the parking brake lever 11A (lever

horizontal). D
A C
D B
B

Fig 10.
J
2 Working at the park brake caliper, disconnect clevis
10A, note which of the three holes on the actuating
lever 10B is used.
F F
3 Remove clip or loosen locknut 10C as applicable. X K
Disconnect the cable from the bracket 10D. Note the
cable routing to the underside of the cab. G
E
4 Working at the park brake lever, undo the gaiter
fixings at positions 11B and pull up the gaiter (not Fig 11.
shown).

5 Uncouple the park brake switch electrical connector

11C.

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Control Cables
Removal and Replacement
Replacement

Replacement is the reverse of the removal sequence.

When replacing note the following:

1 Be sure to route the cable correctly.

2 Ensure that the locknut 11G is screwed fully down.

Adjust sleeve 11K to allow cable location to the lever
assembly.

3 Apply JCB Threadlocker to the buffer bracket fixing

bolts 11F.

4 Ensure that the buffer bracket assembly 11J is

located correctly. Torque tighten the bolts 11F.

5 Adjust the sleeve 11K and locknut 11G until

dimension 11X is achieved (recorded during
removal). Tighten the locknut.

6 Ensure that the cable clevis 10A is connected at the

correct hole in the caliper actuating lever 10B.

7 Ensure that the actuating lever 10B is not being

pulled by the cable when the parking brake lever is in
the OFF (horizontal) position. If necessary adjust
sleeve 11K until the actuating lever is allowed to
return fully to its OFF position.

8 Adjust the cable. See Section G, Service

Procedures.

Table 3. Torque Settings

Item Nm kgf m lbf ft
11F 3 0.3 2.2

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Removal and Replacement

Park Brake Cable (Powershift Machines) 6 Uncouple the park brake switch electrical connector
13C.

!MWARNING 7 Undo the 2 lever fixing bolts 13D and withdraw the
Before working on the park brake, park on level lever assembly together with the cable 13E.
ground and put blocks on each side of all four wheels.
Stop the engine and disconnect the battery so that the 8 Measure and record dimension 13X.
engine cannot be started. If you do not take these
precautions the machine could run over you. 9 Undo the 2 buffer bracket fixing bolts 13F.
BRAK-8-8
10 Withdraw the cable sideways from the lever,
Removal disengaging the cable nipple from the clevis 13H.
Remove the buffer assembly 13J from the cable.
1 Release the parking brake lever 13A (lever
horizontal).

D
A C
D B
B

Fig 12.

2 Clean off all dirt from the gearbox brake housing.

Make sure there is no dirt or debris trapped in the J
housing at the cable entry 12A.

3 Undo 2 bolts 12B and 5 screws 12C. Remove the

cover plate 12D. F F
X K
4 Undo clevis screw 12E. Remove circlip 12F.
Withdraw the cable assembly 12G from the housing. G
E
5 Working at the park brake lever, undo the gaiter
fixings at positions 13B and pull up the gaiter (not Fig 13.
shown).

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Control Cables
Removal and Replacement
Replacement

Replacement is the reverse of the removal sequence.

When replacing note the following:

1 Be sure to route the cable correctly.

2 Ensure that the locknut 13G is screwed fully down.

Adjust sleeve 13K to allow cable location to the lever
assembly.

3 Apply JCB Threadlocker to the buffer bracket fixing

bolts 13F.
Fig 15.
4 Ensure that the buffer bracket assembly 13J is
located correctly. Torque tighten the bolts 13F. 8 Clean off all traces of old sealant from the cover plate
and brake housing. Make sure that no sealant enters
5 Adjust the sleeve 13K and locknut 13G until the gearbox. Apply a bead of JCB Multigasket 15A to
dimension 13X is achieved (recorded during the brake housing. Fit the cover plate. Torque tighten
removal). Tighten the locknut. the bolts.

6 Make sure that `O' ring 12H is undamaged and Important: DO NOT operate the machine until the cable
correctly fitted. adjustment procedure has been carried out.

9 Adjust the cable. See Section G, Service

Procedures.

Table 4. Torque Settings

Item Nm kgf m lbf ft
12B 56 5.7 41
12C 16 1.6 12
12E 9 0.9 6.6
13F 3 0.3 2.2

Fig 14.

7 After connecting both ends of the cable set the

parking brake lever to the OFF (horizontal) position.
Feel the edge of the brake pack plates. When the
brake is released free play between the plates should
be easily detectable K Fig 14. ( T D-21). If
necessary adjust sleeve 13K until the plates are free.

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Anti-Spill Mechanism 3C-14 (214e) & 3C Machines
Fitting and Adjustment

Anti-Spill Mechanism 3C-14 (214e) & 3C Machines

Fitting and Adjustment

The anti-spill mechanism is designed to automatically roll 2 Connect the reaction rod 17D between the loader arm
the shovel forwards to prevent a heaped shovel from shovel reaction link and the cam plate.
depositing its contents onto the engine cover or cab as the
loader arms are raised. Initial Set-Up

When the loader arms are raised, a reaction rod 16A 1 With the loader shovel flat on the ground, adjust the
causes a cam plate 16B to rotate anti-clockwise. The reaction rod until the `notch' 17C in the cam plate 17A
rotation of the cam plate pulls the operating cable 16C is centrally aligned with the pointer 17B on the loader
which selects the loader valve block shovel spool 16D to tower.
tip the shovel forwards.
2 Carefully tighten the locknuts on the reaction rod.
Check that the relationship between the notch and
the pointer has not changed.

3 Connect the operating cable 17H loosely to the

bracket on the loader tower. Do not secure the cable
adjusting nuts 17J and 17K at this stage.

B A 4 Connect the operating cable yoke end 17G to the cam

plate and secure the clevis pin 17F with a suitably
D C sized split pin

Adjustment

1 Start the engine. Raise the loader arms just

sufficiently to allow the shovel to be fully rolled back.
Roll the shovel fully back and lower to the ground.

2 Slowly raise the arms until the lower shovel pivot pin
is 300 mm below the loader arm pivot pin. Block the
loader arms in this position so that the position is held
steady whilst the final adjustments are made.
A K Fig 18. ( T D-24).

3 With the loader arms blocked in this position, adjust

the cable using the adjusting nuts 17J and 17K until
the shovel spool just starts to spill. Lock the cable
Fig 16. adjusting nuts.

If the operating cable or reaction rod is replaced, or if the 4 Slowly raise the arms. From this point, the shovel will
anti-spill mechanism is not operating correctly, carry out automatically start to roll forwards as the loader arms
the initial set-up and adjustment checks. rise.

Important: The machine must be parked on firm level Note: If the shovel fails to roll forward, recheck the initial
ground in order for the required measurements to be settings and re-adjust as necessary.
accurately made.

Fitting

1 Fit the cam plate 17A and washers to the top loader
pivot with the mounting hole for the reaction rod and
the alignment `notch' uppermost and secure with the
circlip 17E.

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Fitting and Adjustment

A B
C
D

Fig 17.

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Fitting and Adjustment

300 mm

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Fig 18. Shovel Setting Position

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Shovel Reset
Operation and Adjustment

Shovel Reset
Operation and Adjustment

Operation

This enables you to roll the shovel from the rolled forward
position into the digging position quickly and easily.

When you select `Shovel Reset' a proximity switch on one

of the loader arms cuts off the hydraulic pressure to the
shovel rams immediately the shovel reaches the correct
angle for digging.

To select `Shovel Reset':

1 Press the `Shovel Reset Enable' switch Z to the ON

position, the switch will illuminate.
Fig 19.
2 Pull the loader lever to the left as far as it will go. You
will feel a slight pressure on the lever as it passes
through the `Roll Back' position.

3 Release the lever, it will stay in the detent position

until the shovel reaches the reset position when the
lever will automatically return to the central hold
position.

4 When shovel reset is no longer required press the

enable switch to the OFF position.

Adjustment

1 Lower the loader arms and position the shovel in the

required `Shovel Reset' position.

2 Switch OFF the engine but leave the ignition ON.

3 Press the `Shovel Reset Enable' switch to ON.

4 K Fig 21. ( T D-26). Adjust the rod with nuts A so

that the LED on the proximity switch illuminates and
extinguishes at this position.
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5 Adjust the proximity switch with nuts B to give a Fig 20.
clearance X of 2 mm (0.08 in).

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Operation and Adjustment

X
B B

A
A

Fig 21. Proximity Switch Setting

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Shovel Reset 3C-14 (214e) & 3C Machines
Operation and Adjustment

Shovel Reset 3C-14 (214e) & 3C Machines

Operation and Adjustment

Operation

This enables you to roll the shovel from the rolled forward
position into the digging position quickly and easily.

When you select `Shovel Reset' a proximity switch on one

of the loader arms cuts off the hydraulic pressure to the
shovel rams immediately the shovel reaches the correct
angle for digging.

To select `Shovel Reset':

1 Pull the loader lever to the left as far as it will go. You
will feel a slight pressure on the lever as it passes
through the `Roll Back' position. Fig 22.

2 Release the lever, it will stay in the detent position

until the shovel reaches the reset position when the
lever will automatically return to the central hold
position.

Adjustment

1 Park the machine on firm level ground, lower the

bucket to the ground and switch off the engine.

2 Ensure the cam plate on the right hand loader tower

is correctly set, see Anti-Spill Mechanism 3C-14
(214e) & 3C Machines.

3 Adjust the proximity switch 24A with the nuts 24B to

give a clearance 24C of 5 - 8 mm (0.2 - 0.3 in).

Fig 23.

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Operation and Adjustment

Fig 24.

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