Mystery controls.

Mikerb · Post #1 by **Mikerb** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:41 pm

Much appreciated if someone could tell me what these controls on the backhoe side do (or should do).
It is a JCB 3CX 1987

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This seems to be some sort of hand brake, but it's stuck fully on and wont budge.
Also what is the oil reservoir with the red cap for?

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This is a handy foot rest, but I'm sure it should do something else, again it is stuck and wont budge.

Regards

Mike

diggerjones · Post #2 by **diggerjones** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:29 pm

The hand brake was a safety clamp it lowered something down so you couldn't drop the back ackter. The reservoir is for fluid for back brakes I think. The foot rest is for extender on the dipper I think

philwheelton · Post #3 by **philwheelton** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:58 pm

The hand brake is for the boom lock , the pedal is for the extending dipper

Mikerb · Post #4 by **Mikerb** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:09 pm

Can anyone confirm the red capped reservoir?

Regards

Mike

jcb4cx · Post #5 by **jcb4cx** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 6:59 pm

the red capped reservoir is for the fluid to lift the boom lock operated by the handle , just disregard it , most did not last long

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