New Holland LB115 Backhoe Loader Operator's Manual 1999–2007 (P/N 86576312)

New Holland's Operator's Manual, P/N 86576312 (10/98), covers operation, scheduled maintenance, and routine troubleshooting for the 1999–2007 LB115 backhoe loader, including sideshift and center-pivot configurations.

PDF Search, Bookmarks, and Included Pages

Finding controls and service procedures: The main text is searchable. Some front-matter text and labels inside illustrations are image-only. Bookmarks cover the main sections, and the Main Menu bookmark points to a separate file. Small connector labels in the Power Shift fuse and relay layout are easier to read when zoomed in.

The English download is one printable, 203-page PDF. It contains 202 manual pages, including the original cover, index, and service forms, plus one additional front page counted in the total.

Power Shift Controls, Backhoe Operation, and Scheduled Service

This selection from the manual covers the controls and upkeep operators are most likely to look up. The manual also includes towing guidance and instructions for preparing the machine for storage.

• Power Shift and steering: Kick-down, transmission disconnect, and All-Wheel Steer mode selection.
• Engine and fuel: Step-by-step valve tappet adjustment, fuel-system air purging, injector removal and refitting, and Thermostart cold-weather starting.
• Loader and backhoe: Standard, four-lever, and ISO control patterns, multi-purpose bucket operation, and wear-pad adjustment for the optional Hydraulically Extendible Dipper (H.E.D.).
• Hydraulic maintenance: Reservoir screen and filter service, hose and tube replacement, air purging, and fitting-specific torque data.
• Axles and brakes: Carraro axle lubrication, wheel toe-in and steering-stop adjustments, parking-brake adjustment, and wet multi-disc brake specifications.
• Instruments and electrical: Electronic Instrument Cluster (EIC) starting-code and maintenance-reminder programming, speedometer calibration, fuse and relay identification, and lamp replacement.

The manual is written for owners and trained operators handling daily checks and scheduled upkeep. Its safety section reserves fuel-injection work for qualified personnel.

Power Shift Behavior and Fault Checks

Gear selection and engagement: The transmission display illustrations distinguish the gear selected at the lever from the gear actually engaged. Operators can use them to interpret a delayed shift before consulting the fault tables. The microprocessor section explains neutral lock, reset mode, limp-home operation, and warning LEDs. The EIC section explains engine-protection warnings and automatic shutdown.

Troubleshooting scope: The tables link symptoms to possible causes and corrections for the engine, transmission, electrical system, hydraulics, brakes, and cab. The manual directs owners to a dealer for repairs beyond routine maintenance, including internal engine and transmission work.

Loader Attachments and Hydraulic Upkeep

Bucket and backhoe controls: The lever-pattern views show how the boom, dipper, bucket, and swing functions are assigned. Loader coverage includes return-to-dig sensor adjustment, bucket removal and installation, and the optional mechanical quick-release coupling. Safe-working-load illustrations and lift-fork performance data help operators check attachment limits. The manual assigns removal of the complete backhoe assembly to the dealer.

Lubrication and hose service: Separate illustrations identify grease points for sideshift and center-pivot configurations. The hose section explains how a hose that turns during fitting installation can damage the O-ring seal. The safety coverage explains when the loader-arm support and boom transport lock are used and addresses pressurized hydraulic lines.

Engine, Chassis, and Electrical References

Scheduled service: The lubrication and maintenance chart groups work by service interval, including air-cleaner servicing, fuel-filter work, and coolant replacement. The manual describes injector removal and refitting and assigns servicing of the removed injectors to an authorized dealer.

Steering, tires, and electrical checks: Specifications identify the Danfoss OSP 160 LS hydrostatic steering motor. Tire-pressure and permissible-load tables help match inflation to axle loading. Universal-symbol charts, safety-decal locations, and console views help identify controls and warnings. Electrical coverage centers on the Power Shift fuse and relay board, circuit assignments, and charging-system precautions.

Valve Clearance and Dipper Wear-Pad Gap

The cold exhaust-valve tappet clearance for the 450T/PD diesel is 0.43–0.53 mm (0.017–0.021 in).

For the optional H.E.D., the illustrated wear-pad measuring point has a maximum gap of 1.5 mm (0.060 in) with the dipper retracted and supported.