Takeuchi TB285 User manual

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NOTES ON READING THIS
MANUAL
Please note that the descriptions and
diagrams included in this manual may not be
applicable to your machine.
The numbers used in the illustration are with
circles around them. The same numbers
appear between the parentheses in the text.
(Example: (1))
Symbols used in this manual
The symbols used in this manual have the
following meanings.
, X ....... Prohibition
............. Lock
............. Unlock

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CONTENTS
Introduction .....................................0-2
Machine description........................0-3
Safety ..............................................1-1
General precautions ................................ 1-2
Precautions when preparing .................... 1-8
Precautions when starting ..................... 1-10
Precautions when operating .................. 1-12
Precautions when stopping ................... 1-21
Precautions when transporting .............. 1-22
Precautions on maintenance ................. 1-24
Safety signs (decals) .............................. 1-33
Controls ...........................................2-1
Names of components ............................ 2-2
Covers..................................................... 2-4
Starter key........................................... 2-4
Side cover ........................................... 2-4
Fuel lid................................................. 2-5
Fuel filler port ....................................... 2-5
Engine hood ........................................ 2-6
Fuse box cover.................................... 2-6
Cab ......................................................... 2-7
Cab door ............................................. 2-7
Emergency exit.................................... 2-7
Front window....................................... 2-8
Lowerfrontwindow ............................. 2-9
Side window........................................ 2-9
Emergency hammer (optional) ............. 2-9
Seat and seat belt ................................. 2-10
Seat .................................................. 2-10
Seat belt............................................ 2-11
Air Suspension Seat .......................... 2-12
Instrument cluster.................................. 2-16
Warning lamps................................... 2-16
Indicators........................................... 2-17
Meters ............................................... 2-17
Multi-data display .............................. 2-18
Switches ............................................... 2-24
Starter switch .................................... 2-24
Engine shutdown switch.................... 2-24
Throttle controller............................... 2-24
Hornbutton ....................................... 2-25
Deceleration button ........................... 2-25
Travel speed button ........................... 2-25
Auxiliary 1st switch ............................ 2-26
Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch..................... 2-26
Swing/Second boom select button.... 2-27
Third auxiliary hydraulic button........... 2-27
Auxiliary 2/4 select button.................. 2-27
Wiper switch...................................... 2-28
Washer switch ................................... 2-28
Automatic deceleration switch ........... 2-28
ECO mode switch ............................. 2-29
Highlandmodeswitch ....................... 2-29
Auxiliary 1st flow select switch ........... 2-29
Detent mode switch (Auxiliary 1st) ..... 2-29
Lightswitch ....................................... 2-30
Overload warning switch.................... 2-30
Beacon lamp switch .......................... 2-30
LeversandPedals ................................. 2-31
Safety lock lever ................................ 2-31
Operating levers ................................ 2-31
Blade lever......................................... 2-32
Travel levers/pedals ........................... 2-33
Boom swing pedal............................. 2-33
Accessories........................................... 2-34
Air conditioner ................................... 2-34
Cup holder ........................................ 2-39
Cigarette lighter ................................. 2-40
Ashtray .............................................. 2-40
Interior light........................................ 2-41
Mirrors............................................... 2-41
External power sockets .................... 2-41
Radio (for cab) ................................... 2-42
Auxiliary hydraulic lines ...................... 2-46
Operating the machine with an
accumulator ...................................... 2-51
Loadsafetydevice............................. 2-52
Overload warning device ................... 2-53
Fuel Supply Pump ............................. 2-54
Operation .........................................3-1
Before starting operation ......................... 3-2
Getting on or off the machine............... 3-2
Walk-around inspection ....................... 3-2
Daily inspection.................................... 3-2
Starting and stopping the engine ............. 3-3
Before starting the engine.................... 3-3
Starting the Engine .............................. 3-4
Warming up the engine........................ 3-5
Stopping the engine ............................ 3-5
Operating the machine ............................ 3-6
Leverpattern(ISOpattern)................... 3-6
Leverpattern(JCBpattern).................. 3-7
Warming up the machine (hydraulic oil) 3-8
Inspection after warm-up..................... 3-9
Operating the travel levers ................. 3-10

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Stopping travel .................................. 3-13
Operating the working equipment...... 3-14
Operating procedures............................ 3-16
Prohibited operations......................... 3-16
Cautions on operating ........................... 3-19
Cautions on traveling ......................... 3-19
Cautions on traveling on slopes ........ 3-20
Getting out of mud ............................ 3-22
Operations possible with this
machine............................................. 3-22
Parking the machine.............................. 3-24
Parking .............................................. 3-24
Inspection and checks after stopping
the engine.......................................... 3-24
Handlingincoldclimates ....................... 3-25
Preparing for cold climates ................ 3-25
Cautions after operations................... 3-25
After the cold climate......................... 3-25
Handlingrubbercrawlers....................... 3-26
Prohibitions........................................ 3-26
Cautions............................................ 3-27
Preventing the rubber crawlers from
coming off ......................................... 3-27
Transport .........................................4-1
Loadingandunloading ............................ 4-2
Hoistingthemachine ............................... 4-4
Securing the machine.............................. 4-6
Maintenance....................................5-1
General.................................................... 5-2
Maintenance overview ......................... 5-2
Cautions on maintenance .................... 5-2
Service data ............................................ 5-4
Fuel and lubricant table........................ 5-4
Regularly replace the hydraulic oil ........ 5-6
Listofconsumables............................. 5-7
Listoftools.......................................... 5-8
Listoftighteningtorques ..................... 5-9
Safety-critical parts................................ 5-10
Maintenance list..................................... 5-12
Walk-around inspection ......................... 5-14
Inspecting by opening the engine
hood and covers................................ 5-14
Inspecting by walking around the
machine............................................. 5-15
Inspecting while sitting in the
operator’s seat................................... 5-15
Daily inspection (every 10 hours)............ 5-16
Inspecting and replenishing the
coolant .............................................. 5-16
Inspecting and replenishing the
engine oil ........................................... 5-17
Inspecting the water separator and
the fuel filters ..................................... 5-18
Inspecting the fuel level...................... 5-19
Inspecting the hydraulic oil tank level
and replenishing ................................ 5-20
Lubricatingtheworkingequipment .... 5-21
After the initial 50 hours
(only for new machines) ......................... 5-22
Replacing the engine oil and the oil
filter ................................................... 5-22
Inspectingandadjustingthefanbelt.. 5-24
Inspectingandadjustingthe
compressor belt (AC)......................... 5-26
Every 50 hours ...................................... 5-28
Inspecting the crawler belt tension..... 5-28
Lubricatingtheslewbearing .............. 5-30
Draining the water from the fuel tank.. 5-31
Inspecting the battery fluid level and
replenishing ....................................... 5-32
After the initial 250 hours
(only for new machines) ......................... 5-34
Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter 5-34
Replacing the pilot line filter................ 5-35
Replacing the travel motor gear oil..... 5-36
Every 250 hours .................................... 5-37
Replacing the engine oil and the oil
filter ................................................... 5-37
Inspectingandadjustingthefanbelt.. 5-37
Inspectingandadjustingthe
compressor belt (AC) ........................ 5-37
Cleaning the air cleaner ..................... 5-38
Cleaning the radiator fins and oil
cooler fins.......................................... 5-39
Cleaning the air filters (air conditioner) 5-40
Cleaning the condenser (AC) ............. 5-41
Inspecting the refrigerant (gas) level
(AC) ................................................... 5-42
Every 500 hours .................................... 5-44
Replacing the fuel filter....................... 5-44
Replacing the water separator filter
<TB285>........................................... 5-46
Replacing the feed pump filter
<TB290>........................................... 5-47
Every 1000 hours .................................. 5-48
Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter 5-48
Replacing the pilot line filter................ 5-48

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Replacing the travel motor gear oil..... 5-48
Cleaning the engine cooling system... 5-48
Replacing the air cleaner element ...... 5-50
Replacing the air breather filter .......... 5-51
Inspectingandadjustingtheengine
valve clearance .................................. 5-51
Retightening the engine cylinder head
bolt <TB285> .................................... 5-51
Inspecting the engine compression
pressure <TB290>............................. 5-51
Inspecting and cleaning the engine
starter and the alternator <TB290>.... 5-51
Every 1500 hours .................................. 5-52
Inspecting and cleaning the engine
fuelinjectors<TB285>....................... 5-52
Inspecting the crankcase breather
system <TB285>............................... 5-52
Every 2000 hours .................................. 5-53
Lappingtheenginevalveseats
<TB285>........................................... 5-53
Every 4000 hours .................................. 5-54
Replacing the hydraulic oil and
cleaning the suction strainer .............. 5-54
When required....................................... 5-58
Replacing the bucket teeth and the
side cutters........................................ 5-58
Replacing the bucket......................... 5-60
Adjustingthegapbetweenthe
bucket and arm (If equipped) ............. 5-62
Inspecting and replenishing the
windshield washer fluid...................... 5-63
Draining the water from the water
separator........................................... 5-63
Lubricatingtheleversandpedals....... 5-64
Inspecting the rubber crawlers........... 5-65
Replacing the rubber crawlers ........... 5-66
Maintenance during extended storage
period.................................................... 5-68
Troubleshooting ...............................6-1
Symptoms that are not malfunctions ....... 6-2
If the engine overheats............................. 6-3
If the battery goes dead........................... 6-4
If a fuse blows ......................................... 6-6
Inspecting and replacing the fuse......... 6-6
Inspecting the fusible link..................... 6-7
Restarting after adding fuel...................... 6-8
Bleeding air from the fuel system ......... 6-8
If a warning lamp flashes ....................... 6-10
Vehicle error code list............................. 6-12
Engine error code list............................. 6-14
Other symptoms.................................... 6-18
Loweringtheboomtotheground ......... 6-20
Towing................................................... 6-21
Specifications..................................7-1
Basic Specifications................................. 7-2
Machine dimensions................................ 7-4
Operating ranges..................................... 7-8
LiftingCapacities ................................... 7-13
Options ............................................8-1
General precautions ................................ 8-2
Safety precautions............................... 8-2
Cautions when installing attachments .. 8-2
Cautions when operating attachments. 8-3
Attachment combination table ................. 8-4
Selecting a lever pattern .......................... 8-5
Switching the lever pattern .................. 8-5
Hydraulicbreaker .................................... 8-6
Cautions on operating ......................... 8-6
Replacing the hydraulic oil regularly ..... 8-7
Travel alarm ............................................. 8-8
Optional equipment mass ....................... 8-9
Biodegradable oil................................... 8-10
Replacing the hydraulic oil with
biodegradable oil ............................... 8-10
Cab options........................................... 8-11
Angle dozer blade.................................. 8-12
Operating lever switch kit 1.................... 8-13
Hornbutton ....................................... 8-13
Deceleration button ........................... 8-13
Travel speed button ........................... 8-13
Auxiliary 1st switch ............................ 8-14
Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch..................... 8-14
Auxiliary 2/4 select button.................. 8-15
Swing/Second boom select button.... 8-15

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