John Deere JD380, JD480-A and JD480-B Forklifts Workshop Service Repair Manual (TM-1060)

What's Covered in This Manual

This is the Workshop Service manual (TM-1060) covering three John Deere forklift models together: the JD380, JD480-A and JD480-B. These aren't three trims of the same machine - they're built around different engines, and the manual is careful to note where parts and procedures differ. The JD380 runs a 3-cylinder diesel rated at 46 hp gross (152 cu in displacement, 16.2:1 compression). The JD480-B runs a larger 4-cylinder diesel rated at 66 hp gross. The JD480-A is the flexible one of the three - the manual's own parts illustrations show it built with either a gasoline engine or a diesel engine, so before ordering engine parts for a JD480-A, confirm which one your machine actually has.

The manual is organized by section and group the way John Deere structured its equipment manuals in this era: general information (predelivery, tune-up, lubrication, tractor separation for working on the chassis), engine (basic engine, lubrication, governor and speed control, cooling), fuel system (with separate groups for carburetor and fuel injection pump, matching the gasoline/diesel split), electrical system, power train (disconnect clutch, transmission, reverser, differential, final drives), steering and brakes, hydraulic system, and miscellaneous components including the mast assembly and rear support/axle assembly.

Specifications throughout are given in both SAE and DIN measurements, and the drain/refill, tire, and torque specifications are broken out by model so you're not left guessing which figure applies to your specific forklift. If you're running any of these three machines, this manual covers full diagnosis, repair and specifications in one reference.

Table of Contents

• Section 10 - General - specifications, predelivery, tune-up, lubrication, tractor separation
• Section 20 - Engine - diagnosis, basic engine, lubrication, governor, cooling system
• Section 30 - Fuel System - fuel tank/filters, air intake, carburetor, fuel injection pump
• Section 40 - Electrical System - charging, starting, ignition, lighting circuits
• Section 50 - Power Train - disconnect clutch, transmission, reverser, differential, final drives
• Section 60 - Steering and Brakes - steering system, hydraulic brakes
• Section 70 - Hydraulic System - general diagnosis, hydraulic components, pump, cylinders
• Section 80 - Miscellaneous Components - mast assembly, rear support and axle assembly