
Quick Start Guide
Compact Wheeled Loader
406, 407 & 409
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Disclaimer Index
Intended Use ......................................................................................................................................4
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This Quick Reference Guide is to provide quick and simple information to the Operator
and does not include any health and safety aspects. In addition, because of our continual
development of machines, features described in this Quick Reference Guide may differ
from those on your machine. No errors and emissions be entirely ruled out.
Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................5-7
Tie Down/ Lifting Points .....................................................................................................................8
Lifting Points ................................................................................................................................. 9 -10
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This Quick Reference Guide DOES NOT replace the Operators Manual. You MUST
read ALL the disclaimers and safety and other instructions in the Operators Manual
before initially operating this product. Accordingly, no legal claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Quick Reference Guide.
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This machine should not be operated by any person who isn’t appropriately qualified or
had the appropriate training.
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Operation of this machine without periodic maintenance could cause it to malfunction.
For more information please contact your JCB Dealer.
Cab Layout & Controls ................................................................................................................11-19
Start Up Sequence ...........................................................................................................................20
Shutdown Sequence .........................................................................................................................21
Maintenance Position ........................................................................................................................22
Service/ Maintenance ..................................................................................................................23-25
Fluids & Lubricants ............................................................................................................................26
Attachments .....................................................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting/ FAQs .....................................................................................................................28
Your Notes .................................................................................................................................29-31
23Please see operator manual for full details.
406, 407 & 409

Intended Use Dimensions
General
> Machine Type – Compact Wheeled Loader
> 406,407 &409 front end ar ticulated Loader
Intended Use
> Machine intended to be used in normal conditions
> With bucket fitted, machine work cycle consists of digging and discharging of materials
> Applications include earthmoving, road construction, building and construction, landscaping etc.
> Can be used for object handling
> Not intended for use in mining and quarrying applications, demolition, forestry and any
explosive atmospheres
> Must not be used with attachments of unknown weight, used on surfaces with unknown stability
– list not exhaustive
> PPE may be required in certain applications/environments e.g. high silica concentration or asbestos
> The machine should not be operated by any person who isn’t appropriately qualified or had the
correct training
> Prior to use, the machines suitability should be considered with regards to the intended applications
and any hazards which may be present
Fig 1
F
J
E
H
G
B
C
A
D
Machine model 406 407 409
A Overall length mm 5133 5133 5465
B Axle to pivot pin mm 906 906 1130
C Wheelbase mm 2100 2100 2205
D Axle to counterweight face mm 1268 1268 1295
E Ground clearance mm 313 313 472
F Width over cab mm 1468 1468 1468
G Width over tyres mm 1727 1727 1898
H Wheel track mm 1390 1390 1490
J Height over cab mm 2500 2500 2643
Front axle weight kg 1475 1395 1850
Rear axle weight kg 3398 3668 4076
Total weight kg 4873 5063 5926
Engine
Mechanical 36kW
(49hP)
Transmission Hydrostatic 2 Speed Hydrostatic 2 Speed
JCB Kohler
JCB Kohler
Mechanical 48kW
(64hP)
JCB Kohler
Mechanical 55.4kW
(74hP)
Hydrostatic 2 Speed
(Option 3 speed)
Axles Dana III Dana III Dana III
45Please see operator manual for full details.
406, 407 & 409

Dimensions Dimensions
Fig 2 Fig 3
N
M
T
V
Q
R
O
P
S
Machine model 406 407 409
M Dump angle maximum degrees 45 45 45
N Roll back angle full height degrees 56 56 63.6
O Roll back at carry degrees 54 54 53.1
P Roll back at ground level degrees 42 42 41
Q Load over height mm 2991 2991 3189
Dump height
R
(45 deg dump)
S Dig depth mm 105 105 60
T Reach at dump height mm 764 835 599
V
Pin height mm 3120 3120 3340
Bucket type General purpose General purpose General purpose
Bucket equipment Teeth or toeplate Teeth or toeplate Teeth or toeplate
Bucket capacity
(SAE heaped)
Bucket weight kg 287 322 358
Tipping load straight kg 4225 4245 4503
Tipping load full turn kg 3250 3265 3584
mm 2489 2418 2552
m³ 0.8 1 1.2
F
B
E
A
D
C
Machine model
A Reach at ground level mm 710 710 724
B Reach at arms horizontal mm 1232 1232 1187
C Below ground level mm 84 84 17
D Arms, horizontal height mm 1426 1426 1396
E Arms, max. height mm 3012 3012 3231
Reach at
F
maximum height
Payload* kg 2033 2142 2366
Tipping load straight kg 3184 3324 3787
Tipping load full turn
(40°)
Attachment weight kg 191 191 191
Fork carriage width mm 1345 1345 1345
Length of tines mm 1200 1200 1200
* At the centre of gravity distance 500mm. Based on 80% of FTTL as defined in IS0 8313.
** FFTL from Calculation may vary after test work
Manual fork spacings at 50mm increments. Fork section 100mm x 50mm.
mm
kg
406 407 409
506 506 231
2541 2600 2907
67Please see operator manual for full details.
406, 407 & 409

Machine Transport Proceedure
Operation
Lifting a Machine
Operation
Transporting The Machine
Operation
Transporting The Machine
T070350-27
Fig 78. Front Axle
F
F
Operation
Transporting The Machine
T070350-27
Fig 78. Front Axle
T070350-28
Fig 79. Rear Axle
F
F
F
F
Operation
Transporting The Machine
A
A
Operation
Transporting The Machine
Lifting Points
Fig 4
Note: These Measurements are based on
a 2500mm wide trailer bed. The correc t Tie
down points are Identified by their Labels.
A Restraint Angular Range 8° to 11°
B Restraint Angular Range 40° to 50°
C Front axle
D Rear axle
E Tie Down Restraint
F Tie Down Point
C
A
D
A
Fig 6
To Lift the Machine
All attachments need to be removed
1.
2. Lower Boom
3. Remove all loose Items from machine
4. Check Un-laden weight
A
5. Use ONLY indicated Lift points (A)
6. Ensure the machine Is Balanced.
E
B
B
C
E
B B
E
D
E
Front Axle
F
F
Rear Axle
F
F
REFER TO OPER ATORS MANUAL TRANSPORTING MACHINE
89Please see operator manual for full details.
Fig 5
Tie Down Point Decal
A
406, 407 & 409

Lifting Points Cab Layout
Operation
Lifting a Machine
Operation
Lifting a Machine
T070350-31
Fig 84. Lifting (Side View)
B
C
C
P
P
F
G
P
P
E
D
A
H
Operation
Cab Layout
Cab Layout
Operation
Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments
Park Brake Lever - 406 and 407 Machines Only
Important: No attempt must be made to adjust the park
brake using the lever handle. The handle adjustment must
remain permanently screwed all the way in.
1 Use this lever to engage the park brake 5 before
leaving the machine. K
Fig32.(T 42)
Park Brake Lever - 407HS and 409 Machines Only
1 You must apply the park brake C before you leave the
cab. K
Fig32.(T 42).
Operation
Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments
cab. K
Fig32.(T 42).
Fig 7 Fig 8
A
P
E
N
J
K
P
L
A H beam lifting spreader
B Centre line - centre of gravity
C Centre line - machine lifting point
D Lifting chain 5° minimum angle
E Lifting Chain 15° maximum angle
F Lifting chain 5° minimum angle
(To avoid damaging the machine)
G Lifting chain 15° Maximum angle
1011Please see operator manual for full details.
P
D
P
C
C
F
A
N
K
P
N
J
K
P
K
P
M
H Centre of gravity (For illustration only -
the position on your machine may var y)
J 0° angle maximum (Not shown)
K 5° Maximum angle
L Front of machine
M Rear of machine
N Perpendicular line - machine lifting point
P Lifting chain
6
21
20
A
P
406 & 407
G
1
12
B
a
%
45
e
15
Aux
1
b
rpm
1870
d
09876.4
mph
26.5
c
121314
17
1
4
23
8
5
6
7
9
13
C
16
18
19
11
10
4
17
8
7
10
3
2
409 O N LY
N
J
5
1. Steering Wheel
2. Accelerator pedal
9
3. Foot Brake
4. Forward/ Reverse Switch
11
5. Park Brake Lever
6. Instrument Cluster
7. Right Hand console
8. Operating Levers
9. Ignition Switch
10. Creep Speed
11. Rotary Throttle (Option)
16
14
15
12. Horn
13. Multi Purpose Steering
Column Switch
14. CAB Interior Light
15. Speakers
16. Front Window Blind
17. Steering column Adjustment.
406, 407 & 409