If Bio diesel is used in your machine JCB recommends running a tank of regular diesel fuel through your fuel system every fifth tank to flush the system, and you must maintain the proper Bio fuel ratio to Diesel fuel.
Monthly Archive for November, 2009
Nov 2009
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A daily walk around inspection of your machine could save you very expensive and unnecessary repairs.
Nov 2009
16
It is now almost December and you should be sure your coolant is clean and the freeze point is within spec of your winter climate.
Nov 2009
5
An easy way to save money and protect your bottom line is to make sure that you are performing proper maintenance on your machines. For any machine, performing simple daily checks can help reduce down time and costly unexpected repairs. Most equipment manufacturers publish service schedules and lubricant recommendations for each machine. The service schedules are based on machine running hours, so it is important as an owner to monitor the use of each machine.
Proper Maintenance begins with a daily check that includes a thorough visual inspection. Owners and operators should also check the engine oil level, engine coolant level, hydraulic oil level, seat belt condition, and instrument panel operation. Depending on the application, additional items like radiator cleanliness, tire pressures, bucket teeth and cutting edge condition may also need to be added to this daily inspection
For lubricants, simply using lubricants with the same specification as those recommended by the manufacturer can save you from expensive repairs. For example, using the wrong transmission oil can cause the transmission clutch plate material to swell or deteriorate. In this case the transmission would have to be removed and disassembled for repair- a costly process.
Other items should be checked or replaced on an “As Needed” basis depending on the machine application. An example would be the air filters, fuel filter, parking brake operation, and hinge point lubrication.
Maintenance items that are not easily accessible tend to be overlooked, thus utilizing a manufacturer supplied Service/Maintenance Checklist is strongly recommended. This is also something that should be kept in mind when purchasing a new machine. Are all daily checks easily accessible?
A machine that is due for service should not be used. Any defects found during regular maintenance checks should be repaired immediately. Following these simple steps can save you from a costly trip to the maintenance shop.
Nov 2009
5
With over 2,500 raffle tickets sold in the annual fundraiser hosted by St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Oconomowoc, Wis., Jerry and Cathy Blanton thought they didn’t have a chance at winning. Their eight $50 raffle tickets were purchased primarily as a donation to St. Catherine’s, their home parish. No one was more shocked than the Blantons when one of their tickets was drawn as the grand prize winner during the annual St. Catherine’s Day at the Park.
JCB Dealer Cliff Anglewicz hands the keys to the Blantons
“I couldn’t believe that we had won,” Jerry Blanton said. “I’m not a lucky person. This is the first thing I have ever won. Ironically, they called with the news on my birthday. That was quite the present!”
Jerry and Cathy, along with their son Thomas, are owners of TNT Rescue Systems, Inc. Located in Ashippun, Wis., TNT Rescue Systems manufactures high quality hydraulic rescue tools that rescue workers use to remove roofs and doors at car accident scenes.
After being announced as the winners of the raffle, Jerry and Cathy had to decide which prize to choose: $22,000, a new car, a John Deere tractor or a JCB Skid Steer Loader. Most of the previous raffle winners have chosen the cash, but Jerry and Cathy knew exactly what they wanted. “Cathy and I decided we wanted the JCB Skid Steer Loader before we even bought the raffle tickets,” Blanton explained. “I already have a skid loader, but it was old, and I wanted an upgrade. I know what these machines are capable of. It was an easy decision.”
Jerry and his son upgraded the winning skid steer, provided by fellow parishioner Cliff Anglewicz and his team at Yale Equipment and Services, to a high-flow JCB 170 model and added the snow blower and fork carriage attachments. All items were delivered to the Blantons last week.
The JCB 170 Skid Steer Loader’s compact and maneuverable design will make it easy for the Blantons to perform numerous tasks in both large and confined spaces. With a 50 hp motor and an operating capacity of 1,587 lbs, the JCB 170 is a powerful and durable machine that will benefit the Blanton’s business and farmstead in many ways.
“I’ll use it to clean up our 20-acre farm and perform regular maintenance,” Blanchard said. “It will definitely be used once it starts snowing. I’ll probably use it to clean the snow from the parking lot of my business too.”
According to Jerry and Cathy Blanton’s son Tom, the new JCB 170 is a vast improvement over their old outdated skid steer. “With the JCB’s unique monoboom design, it’s much easier and safer to get in and out of the machine using the side door,” Tom Blanton said. “The servo hand controls make it more comfortable to operate, and I love that the cab is heated- that will come in especially handy as I remove snow during our cold Wisconsin winters!”
Yale Equipment and Services is located in Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Rosemont, Ill. They are a local supplier and servicer of lift trucks, personnel carriers, aerial work platforms and electric forklifts. Offering brands such as JCB, Yale, Genie, Taylor-Dunn and Capacity, Yale Equipment and Services stands by their promise of effective and efficient service. For more information, please visit www.yesfleet.com.
Nov 2009
3
Rapidly expanding program soon to cover refurbishment of all types of JCB machines
SAVANNAH, GA (November 2, 2009) In an effort to assist both dealers and their customers, leading heavy equipment manufacturer JCB has launched a program aimed at keeping high-quality used JCB machines available within the marketplace. The Encore Program provides dealers with an affordable opportunity to bring used JCB Backhoe Loaders and Loadall Telescopic Handlers back to their original specifications, making them mechanically sound and correcting any cosmetic or other superficial defects.
With the JCB Encore Program, any necessary replacement parts—including non-essential items such as paint and glass—are offered to dealers at a 50% discount off their original list prices. After dealers have made their repairs, a JCB representative inspects the machines to ensure the equipment meets the Encore Program’s standards for refurbishment. Those machines that meet or exceed those standards then receive a 90-day powertrain warranty from JCB. According to Mike Werner, vice president of customer support for JCB North America, the Encore Program answers a tremendous need within the heavy equipment industry.
“With the Encore Program, rental equipment dealers can refurbish their used fleets at a discount rather than dumping their older equipment at an auction and getting less in return,” Werner said. “Encore makes it affordable for dealers to bring these machines back to factory specs and then sell them to their existing customers at a profit. This increases the resale value of all JCB machines, which protects the investment of all JCB machine owners. Meanwhile, the customer gets a high-quality machine for far less than the cost of a brand new one.”
Dealer reaction to the Encore Program has been tremendously positive. Jim Cox, president of Casey Equipment in Chicago, Illinois, believes the Encore Program has generated additional sales and revenue for his business.
“The Encore Program effectively raises the resale value of our used JCBs,” Cox said. “We’ve been able to provide customers on a tight budget with an excellent piece of equipment they might not otherwise have been able to afford. It’s a win-win situation.”
While the Encore Program is currently only servicing JCB Backhoe Loaders and Loadall Telescopic Handlers, the company plans to expand the program to include all JCB machines—including excavators, rough terrain forklifts, track loaders and wheel loaders—by the end of 2009.
JCB’s Encore Program is just one more example of the company’s continued dedication to helping its customers “get the job done.” For more information about JCB’s industry-leading equipment for the construction, agriculture, industrial and waste/recycling markets or to find a dealer near you, call JCB’s North American Headquarters in Savannah at (912) 447-2000 or visit www.jcbna.com.
