How To Do A JCB Backhoe Loader Power Side Shift Chain Adjustment

JCB Backhoe Loader Power Sideshift – Chain Adjustment
The chain tension should be checked at the initial 100 hours
service and every 500 hours.
Check and Adjust

JCB ServiceMaster4 v23.2.1 (02.2023) Diagnostic Software Download and Installation

1 Park the machine on firm level ground, engage the
parking brake and set the transmission to neutral.
Lower the loader arms to the ground.

2 Position the carriage centrally and rest the bucket on
the ground, remove the starter key.

3 Check the chain tension which should be 5 to 10mm
(0.19 to 0.39in) deflection A at the mid point. The
tension should be equal for all chains.

4 If adjustment is required, slacken locknuts C and adjust
on nuts B as required, tighten locknuts C on
completion.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the opposite pair of chains.
Note: When there is no thread left for adjustment fit new
chains.

6 Operate the carriage side to side several times and
recheck the deflection.

2017 JCB Service Parts Pro+Service Repair Download

Removal
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, engage the
parking brake and set the transmission to neutral.
Lower the loader arms to the ground.

2 Position the carriage centrally and rest the bucket on
the ground, remove the starter key.

3 Undo and remove nuts B.

4 Remove split pins D and pin E.

5 Withdraw chains from the machine.
Assembly
1 Thread the chains around the pulley and secure to the
carriage with pin E, fit new split pins D.

02.2023 JCB All ECU’s Modules Flash File Download
2 Connect chain adjusters, tension chains as required,
see Check and Adjust