This instruction show you guide on how to remove and replace stabiliser controls for JCB 3CX,4CX,214,215,217.
Stabiliser Controls
The stabiliser controls A and associated cables are housed in the R.H. side console as shown.
There are two control cables which operate the R.H. and L.H. stabiliser control valves on the excavator valve block.
Note the routing of the existing cables and route the new cable(s) in the same way.
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 Working under the machine at the excavator valve,undo the locknut B. Remove the screws C and slide
back the housing D to reveal the clevis as shown.
Remove the clevis pin E to release the cable from the spool.
3 Feed the end of the cable back underneath the cab to the rear wheel arch on the R.H. side of the machine and release the cable from the clamp assembly at position X as shown.
4 Working in the cab, remove the fixings F from around the base of the control levers and carefully withdraw the lever assembly from the side console to reveal the cables connected on the underside.
5 Remove the clamp G securing the cables to the bracket. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin H to
release the cable.
6 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(s), operate the controls and check that the stabilisers function correctly.
