Takeuchi TB108 User manual

Read and understand these instructions.
Failure to do so can cause injury or death.
WARNING
Compact Excavator
Book No. AB5E009
Serial No. 10820001~
TB10 8
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol means Attention! BeAlert! Your Safety Is Involved.
Themessagethatfollowsthesymbolcontainsimportant information
about safety.
Readandunderstandthemessagetoavoid personal injury or death.
■It is the owner or employer’s responsibility to fully instruct each operator in the
proper and safe operation of all equipment. All persons using this machine should
thoroughly familiarize themselves with the following sections.
■All operators must be instructed on the proper functions of the excavator before
running the machine.
■Learn and practice correct use of the machine controls in a safe, clear area before
operating this machine on a job site.
CAUTION
Improper operation, inspection and maintenance of this
machine can cause injury or death.
Read and understand this manual before performing any
operation, inspection or maintenance on this machine.
■Always store this manual near at hand preferably on the machine itself. If it should be lost
or damaged, immediately order a new one from your Takeuchi dealer.
When transferring ownership of this machine, be sure to provide this manual to the next
owner.
■Takeuchisuppliesmachinescomplyingtothelocalregulations andstandards ofthecountry
of export. If your machine has been purchased in another country or from a person or
companyofanother country, itmaynothavethesafetydevicesorsafetystandards required
foruse inyourcountry.Shouldyou haveanyquestionaboutwhetheryour machinecomplies
with the regulations and standards of your country, contact a Takeuchi dealer.
■Please note that the contents and diagrams included in this manual may not match your
machine exactly.

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It is your responsibility to observe all pertinent laws and regulations and to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on machine operation, inspection and maintenance.
Virtually all accidents occur as the result of a failure to observe basic safety rules and
precautions.Anaccidentcan often be avoidedbyrecognizingpotentiallyhazardoussituations
beforehand. Read and understand all of the safety messages which explain how to prevent
these accidents from occurring. Do not operate the machine until you are sure that you have
gained a proper understanding of its operation, inspection and maintenance.
■SlGNAL WORDS
Safety messages appearing in this manual and on machine decals are identified by the
words “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”. These signal words mean the following:
The word “DANGER”
indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
can result in serious
injury or death.
The word “WARNING”
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in serious
injury or death.
The word “CAUTlON”
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to alert against operators and
maintenance personnel about situations which can result in possible damage to the
machine and its components.
It is impossible to foresee every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this manual or on the machine can not cover all possible contingencies. You
must exercise all due care and follow normal safety procedures when operating the machine
so as to ensure that no damage occurs to the machine, its operators or other persons.
■EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
Following is an explanation of symbols used in this manual.
/ X......... prohibition
........... Lock
......... Unlock

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INTRODUCTION
■Serial numbers
Checktheserialnumbersofthemachineand
the engine and write them in the spaces
provided below.
Machine number :
Engine number :
Foreword
Thismanualdescribesoperation,inspection
and maintenance of the machine, as well as
safetyinstructions tobeheededduringthese
operations.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthemachine,
please contact a Takeuchi sales or service
outlet.
■Manual storage
A compartment for storing this manual is
provided at the position shown on the
diagram below.
After using the manual, place it in the plastic
pouchandstoreitbackinthemanualstorage
compartment.
B5A001
B5A002

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■Front, rear, Ieft and right
This manual refers the front, rear, left and
right of the machine as seen when sitting in
the operator’s seat with the dozer blade
visible to the front.
■Designated operations
Use this machine primarily for the following
operations:
¡Excavating
¡Digging ditches
¡Digging side ditches
¡Leveling
¡Loading
MACHINE DESCRIPTlON
■Features
¡Short pitch rubber crawler
¡Low engine noise and exhaust emissions
¡Fast working speed and low-shock working equipment
¡Excellent stability thanks to a low center of gravity
■Break-in period
When is new, heed the instructions below when operating the machine for the first 100 hours
(as indicated on the hour meter).
Usinganew machine roughlywithoutbreakingitinwillleadto quicker deteriorationofmachine
performance and may shorten the machine’s service life.
¡Warm up the engine and hydraulic oil sufficiently.
¡Avoid heavy loads and rapid operations. Operate with a load of about 80% the maximum
load.
¡Do not start up, accelerate, change directions, or stop abruptly unless necessary.

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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................... 2
Machine Description ...................... 3
Safety.............................................. 7
Controls .........................................35
Operation.......................................51
Transport .......................................81
Maintenance ..................................85
Troubleshooting ..........................125
Specifications..............................135
Options ........................................149
Index ............................................161

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General precautions ....................................8
Preparing precautions ...............................12
Starting precautions ..................................14
Operating precautions...............................16
Stopping precautions ................................23
Transporting precautions ..........................24
Maintenance precautions ..........................25
Safety signs (decals) .................................32
SAFETY

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SAFETY
General Precautions
Observe all safety rules
¡Operation,inspection andmaintenanceof
this machine must be performed only by
a trained and qualified person.
¡All rules, regulations, precautions and
safety procedures must be understood
and followed when performing operation,
inspection and maintenance of this
machine.
¡Do not perform any operation, inspection
and maintenance of this machine when
under the adverse influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication, fatigue, or insufficient
sleep.
Wear appropriate clothing and
personal protective equipment
¡Do not wear loose clothing or any
accessorythat cancatch on controls or in
moving parts.
¡Do not wear oily or fuel stained clothing
that can catch fire.
¡Wear a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, filter mask, heavy gloves, ear
protectionandother protective equipment
as required by job conditions. Wear
required appropriate equipment such as
safetyglassesandfiltermaskwhenusing
grinders, hammers or compressed air, as
metal fragments or other objects can fly
and cause serious injury.
¡Usehearingprotectionwhenoperatingthe
machine.Loudprolongednoisecancause
hearing impairments, even the total loss
of hearing.

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SAFETY
General Precautions
Use a signal person and flagman
Know and use the hand signals required for
particular jobs and make sure who has the
responsibility for signaling.
¡Allpersonnelmustfullyunderstandallthe
signals.
¡Theoperatorshallrespond to signals only
fromtheappointedsignalperson,butshall
obey a stop signal at any time from
anyone.
¡The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.
Provide a fire extinguisher and
first aid kit
¡Know where a fire extinguisher and first
aid kit are located and understand how to
use them.
¡Know how to contact emergency
assistance and first aid help.
Never remove safety equipment
¡Makesureallprotectiveguards,canopies,
doors,etc.,areinplaceandsecure.Repair
or replace damaged components before
operating the machine.
¡Knowhowtousethesafetylocklever,seat
belt and other safety equipment and use
them properly.
¡Never remove any safety equipment
except for service. Keep all safety
equipment in good operating condition.

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SAFETY
Be sure to lock the safety lock
lever before leaving the
operator’s seat
¡Before leaving the operator’s seat, raise
the safety lock lever to engage the lock
andstop theengine.Ifanycontrolsshould
be touched accidentally when the safety
lock lever is lowered, the machine will
move suddenly, and cause serious injury
or death.
¡Note that the dozer blade, boom swing
and auxiliary hydraulics controls are not
locked,even whenthe safety lock lever is
setto the lockposition.Donottouchthese
controls accidentally.
¡Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower
the working equipment, raise the safety
lock lever, and stop the engine. Also, be
sure to remove the key and take it with
you.
General Precautions
Avoid fire and explosion hazards
Keep flames away from fuel, hydraulic fluid,
oil,greaseand antifreeze. Fuelisparticularly
flammable and dangerous.
¡When handling these combustible
materials, keep lit cigarettes, matches,
lighters and other flames or sources of
flames away.
¡Donotsmoke orpermitopenflameswhile
fueling or near fueling operations.
¡Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with
theengine runningorhot.Neverallowfuel
to spill on hot machine components.
¡Clean up spilled fuel, oil or other
flammable fluids immediately.
¡Check for fuel, oil or hydraulic fluid leaks.
Stop all leaks and clean the machine
before operating.
¡Do not cut or weld on pipes or tubes that
containflammablefluids.Cleanthoroughly
with nonflammable solvent before cutting
or welding.
¡Remove all trash or debris from the
machine.Makesure that oily ragsorother
flammable material are not stored on the
machine.
¡Handle all solvents and dry chemicals
according to procedures identified on
manufacturers’containers.Workina well-
ventilated area.
¡Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
Always use a nonflammable solvent.
¡Store all flammable fluids and materials
in a safe and well-ventilated place.

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SAFETY
Exhaust fumes from the engine
can kill
¡Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
area without adequate ventilation.
¡If natural ventilation is poor, install
ventilators,fans,exhaustextensionpipes
or other artificial venting devices.
Handling asbestos dust
Inhaling asbestos dust has been linked to
lungcancer. Whenhandlingmaterialswhich
may contain asbestos, take the following
precautions:
¡Never use compressed air for cleaning.
¡Avoidbrushingorgrindingofthematerials.
¡For clean up, use wet methods or a
vacuum equipped with a high efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filter.
¡Wearan approved respiratorifthere isno
other way to control the dust. When
working indoors, install a ventilation
system with a macro molecular filter.
Be careful not to get crushed or
cut
Never put your hands, feet or other parts of
your body between the upperstructure and
the undercarriage or tracks, between the
machine body and working equipment, or
betweenacylinderandmovingpart.The size
of these gaps change when the machine
moves and if caught a person can suffer
severe injury or death.
Using optional products
¡Consult with a Takeuchi dealer before
installing optional attachments.
¡Do not use attachments that have not
beenapprovedbyTakeuchioraTakeuchi
dealer. Doing so may compromise safety
or adversely affect the machine’s
operation or service life.
¡Takeuchi will not be held responsible for
any injuries, accidents or damage to its
products caused by the use of a non-
approved attachment.
Never modify the machine
Unauthorized modifications to this machine
can cause injury or death. Never make
unauthorizedmodifications to anypartofthis
machine.
General Precautions

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SAFETY
Preparing Precautions
Know the working area
Before starting operation, know the working
area to ensure safety.
¡Check the topography and ground
condition of the working area, or the
structure of the building when working
indoors, and take the necessary safety
measures in dangerous spots.
¡Note and avoid all hazards and
obstructionssuchasditches,underground
lines,trees,cliffs,overheadelectricalwires
or areas where there is danger of a slide.
¡Check with the local utilities for the
locations of buried gas and water pipes
andburiedpowercables.Determinejointly
what specific precautions must be taken
to insure safety.
¡When working on roads, be sure to take
intoaccountthesafetyofpedestriansand
vehicles.
•Use a flagman and/or signals.
•Fence off the working area and prohibit
entry to unauthorized persons.
¡Whenworkinginwaterorcrossingshallow
streams or creeks, check the depth of the
water, the solidity of the ground, and the
speed of the current beforehand. Make
sure the water is not deeper than the
allowable depth.
Refer to the section titled “Cautions on
Operating” for further instructions.
Alway keep the machine clean
¡Clean windows, mirrors and lights to
ensure good visibility.
¡Wipe off any oil, grease, mud, snow or
ice, to prevent accidents due to slipping.
¡Remove all loose objects stored in the
machine and all objects which do not
belong in or on the machine and its
equipment.
¡Remove any dirt, oil or grease from the
engine area, to prevent fires.
¡Cleantheareaaroundtheoperator’sseat,
removing any potential obstacles.

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SAFETY
Preparing Precautions
Perform inspection and
maintenance daily
Failure to notice or repair machine
irregularities or damage can lead to
accidents.
¡Before operating, perform the prescribed
inspectionsandmakerepairsimmediately
should any irregularities be found.
¡Ifafailurethatcauseslossofcontrolsuch
as steering, service brakes or engine
occurs, stop the machine motion as
quickly as possible, follow the shutdown
procedure, and keep machine securely
parked until the malfunction is corrected.

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SAFETY
Starting Precautions
Maintain three point contact
when mounting and dismounting
¡Do not jump on or off the machine. Never
attempt to mount or dismount a moving
machine.
¡Whenmountingand dismounting the cab,
first open the door fully to the locked
position and check that it does not move.
(For machines with cabs)
¡Always face the access system and
maintain a three point contact with the
recommended handrails and steps while
gettingonandoffthemachine.Keepsteps
and platform clean.
¡Never use the safety lock lever or control
levers as hand holds.
Clear the area of other persons
before starting the machine
Donotstart the engine untilyouaresureit is
safe. Before starting, check or perform the
following.
¡Walk around the machine and warn all
personnel who may be servicing the
machine or are in the machine path. Do
notstartuntilallpersonnelareclearlyaway
from the machine.
¡Check for any “DO NOT OPERATE” tags
orsimilarwarning noticesonthecabdoor,
controls or starter switch.
¡Sound horn to alert everyone around the
machine.
Start the engine from the
operator’s seat
¡Adjust, secure and latch the operator’s
seat.
¡Fasten the seat belt.
¡Check that the parking device is applied
and place all controls in the neutral
position.
¡Check that the safety lock lever is in the
lock position.
¡Clear the area of all persons.
¡Start and operate the engine from the
operator’s seat only.
¡Never attempt to start the engine by
shorting across the starter terminals.

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SAFETY
Starting Precautions
Starting with jumper cables
Usejumper cablesonlyintherecommended
manner. Improper use of jumper cables can
result in battery explosion or unexpected
machine motion.
Refer to the section titled “If the Battery
Goes Dead” for proper instructions.
After starting the engine
After starting the engine, perform the
following operations and checks in a safe
place with no persons or obstacles in the
area. If any malfunctions are found, follow
the shutdown procedure and report the
malfunction.
¡Warm up the engine and hydraulic fluid.
¡Observe all gauges or warning
instruments for proper operation.
¡Listen for unusual noises.
¡Test engine speed control.
¡Operate each control to insure proper
operation.
In cold weather
¡Be careful of slippery conditions on
freezing ground, steps and hand holds.
¡In severe cold weather, do not touch any
metal parts of the machine with exposed
flesh,as flesh canfreezeto the metaland
Cause injury.
¡Do not use ether or starting fluids on this
engine. These starting aids can cause
explosion and serious injury or death.
¡Warm up the engine and hydraulic fluid
before operating.

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SAFETY
Operating Precautions
Ensure good visibility
¡When working in dark places, turn on the
machine’s working lights and headlights
and/or provide extra stationary lighting if
necessary.
¡When visibility is poor due to severe
weather(fog, snoworrain),stopoperating
the machine and wait until conditions
improves.
Do not permit riders on the
machine
¡Donot allowanyone to rideon anypart of
the machine at any time while traveling.
¡Do not allow anyone to be on any part of
the machine while operating.
Check for safety in the
surrounding area before starting
¡Understand the machine limitations.
¡Usea signalpersonwhereclearancesare
close or your vision is obstructed.
¡Never allow anyone to enter the slewing
(swing) radius and machine path.
¡Signalyourintention to move by sounding
the horn.
¡There are blind spots to the rear of the
machine.
Ifnecessary,swingthecabaroundbefore
backing up to check that the area is safe
and clear.

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SAFETY
Operating Precautions
Travel safety
¡Travel with the dozer blade up, the hoe
attachment folded as shown on the
diagram, and the bucket raised 30 to 40
cm (12 to 16 in.) from the ground.
¡Do not slew (swing) while traveling. If you
must operate the hoe attachment while
traveling, operate at speeds slow enough
so you have complete control at all times.
¡Avoid crossing over obstacles whenever
possible. If you must do so, keep the hoe
attachmentclosetothe ground and travel
slowly. Never cross obstacles if they will
seriously tilt the machine (to an angle of
10°or greater).
¡On uneven ground, travel at low speed
and avoid accelerating, stopping or
changing directions abruptly.
¡When roading a machine, know and use
the signaling devices required on the
machine.Provideanescort for road travel
when required.
Check the position of the under-
carriage (tracks) before traveling
Before operating the travel levers, check to
makesurethatthedozerbladeistothefront
oftheoperator’sseat.BEAWAREthatwhen
thedozerbladeistotherearoftheoperator’s
seat,the travelleversoperateintheopposite
direction to when the dozer blade is in the
front.
Fully extend the crawler width
when operating
Alwaysoperatethemachinewiththe crawler
width at the maximum to increase machine
stability. The smaller the crawler width, the
greater the possibility the machine can tip
over. If it is absolutely necessary to operate
the machine with a narrow crawler width, do
so with great care.
(12 to 16 in.)
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SAFETY
Operating Precautions
Cautions on traveling on slopes
When traveling on slopes or grades, be
careful that the machine does not tip (roll)
over or slide.
¡Never exceed the machine’s stability
capabilities (maximum gradeability - 25°,
lateral tipping angle - 10°).Also note that
when actual working area conditions are
poor the machine’s stability capabilities
may be lower.
¡Whentraveling onslopesorgrades,lower
the bucket to a height of 20 to 30 cm (8 to
12 in.) off the ground. In emergencies,
lower the bucket to the ground and stop
the machine.
¡Whentravelingonslopesorgrades,move
slowly in first gear (low speed).
¡Do not travel down slopes in reverse.
¡On grass, dead leaves, wet metal or
frozen surfaces, the machine may slide
sideways even on very gentle slopes.
Make sure the machine never faces
sideways with respect to the slope.
¡Do not change directions or cross slopes
sideways.First returntoaflatsurfacethen
redirect the machine.
Operate on snow or ice with extra
care
¡When traveling on snow or frozen
surfaces, keep the machine travel speed
down and avoid accelerating, stopping or
changing directions abruptly.
¡Rememberthattheroadshoulder, fences,
etc., may be buried in the snow and not
visible.
¡Lower the dozer blade when parked on
unsure ground conditions.