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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Read and understand these instructions.
Failure to do so can cause injury or death.
WARNING
Compact Excavator
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
E
Serial No.
TB15FR
11810004~
Book No. AC5E001
Serial No. 11810004~
TB15 FR
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol means Attention! Be Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.
The message that follows the symbol contains important informa-
tion about safety.
Read and understand the message to avoid 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.
■Takeuchi supplies machines complying to the local regulations and standards of the
country of export. If your machine has been purchased in another country or from a
person or company of another country, it may not have the safety devices or safety
standards required for use in your country. Should you have any question about whether
your machine complies 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.
1
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. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations beforehand. Read and understand all of the safety messages which explain
how to prevent these accidents from m 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:
......... This symbol on illustrations indicates prohibited or dangerous actions.
............. This symbol on illustrations indicates Release.
............. This symbol on illustrations indicates Lock on.
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.
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
2
INTRODUCTION
■ Serial numbers
Checktheserialnumbersofthemachineand
the engine and write them in the spaces
provided below.
Machine number :
Engine number :
Foreword
This manual describes operation, inspection
and maintenance of the machine, as well as
safety instructions to be heeded during these
operations.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthemachine,
please contact a Takeuchi sales or service
outlet.
■ Manual storage compartment
A compartment for storing this manual is
provided at the position shown on the
diagram below.
1.Insert the starter key and turn it
counterclockwise to unlock the manual
storage compartment.
2.After using the manual, place it in the
plastic pouch and store it back in the
manual storage compartment.
C5A001
C5A002
3
■ 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
¡A unique adjustable offset boom system
¡Short tail swing radius
¡Short pitch rubber crawler
¡Low engine noise and exhaust emissions
¡Pilot operated joystick controls
¡Smaller slewing by offsetting the boom to the right
¡Fast working speed and low-shock working equipment
¡Excellent stability thanks to a low center of gravity
¡Tilt-up operators platform for easy access to major compartment
■ Break-in period
When the machine is new, heed the instructions below when operating the machine for the
first 100 hours (as indicated on the hour meter).
Using a new machine roughly without breaking it in will lead to quicker deterioration of
machine 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.
E3A020
FRONT
LEFT RIGHT
REAR
Dozer blade
5
Introduction .................................... 2
Machine Description ...................... 3
Safety.............................................. 7
Controls.........................................35
Operation.......................................49
Transport .......................................77
Maintenance ..................................81
Troubleshooting ..........................123
Specifications..............................133
Options ........................................141
Index ............................................155
CONTENTS
7
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
8
SAFETY
General Precautions
Observe all safety rules
¡Operation, inspection and maintenance of
this machine must be performed only by a
trained and qualified person.
¡All rules, regulations, precautions and
safetyproceduresmust 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
accessory that can catch 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
protection and other protective equipment
as required by job conditions. Wear
required appropriate equipment such as
safety glasses and filter mask when using
grinders, hammers or compressed air, as
metal fragments or other objects can fly
and cause serious personal injury.
¡Usehearingprotection when operating the
machine.Loud prolonged noise cancause
hearing impairments, even the total loss
of hearing.
Provide a fire extinguisher and first aid kit
¡Know where afire 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
¡Make sure all protective guards, canopies,
doors,etc.,areinplace and secure. Repair
or replace damaged components before
operating the machine.
¡Knowhowtouse the safety lock lever,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.
9
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.
¡All personnel must fully understand all the
signals.
¡The operator shall respond to signals only
from the appointed signal person, but shall
obey a stop signal at any time from
anyone.
¡The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.
Be sure to lock the safety lock lever
before leaving the operator’s seat
¡Before leaving the operator’s seat, set the
safety lock lever securely to the lock
positionandstop the engine. Ifanycontrols
should be touched accidentally when the
safety lock lever has not be locked, the
machine will move suddenly, and cause
severe injury or death.
¡Note that the dozer blade and auxiliary
hydraulics controls are not locked, even
when the safety lock lever is set to the lock
position. Do not touch these controls
accidentally.
¡Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower
theworkingequipment,lockthesafetylock
lever, and stop the engine. Also, be sure
to remove the key and take it with you.
10
SAFETY
General Precautions
Avoid fire and explosion hazards
Keep flames away from fuel, hydraulic fluid,
oil, grease and antifreeze. Fuel is particularly
flammable and dangerous.
¡When handling these combustible
materials, keep lit cigarettes, matches,
lighters and other flames or sources of
flames away.
¡Do not smoke or permit open flames while
fueling or near fueling operations.
¡Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with
the engine running or hot. Never allow fuel
to spill on hot machine components.
¡Cleanupspilledfuel,oilorotherflammable
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
containflammable fluids. Clean thoroughly
with nonflammable solvent before cutting
or welding.
¡Remove all trash or debris from the
machine. Make sure that oily rags or other
flammable material are not stored on the
machine.
¡Handle all solvents and dry chemicals
according to procedures identified on
manufacturers’containers. Work in a 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.
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, exhaust extension pipes
or other artificial venting devices.
Handling asbestos dust
Inhaling asbestos dust has been linked to
lung cancer. When handling materials which
may contain asbestos, take the following
precautions:
¡Never use compressed air for cleaning.
¡Avoidbrushingor grinding of the materials.
¡For clean up, use wet methods or a
vacuum equipped with a high efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filter.
¡Wear an approved respirator if there is no
other way to control the dust. When
workingindoors,install aventilationsystem
with a macro molecular filter.