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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This symbol means Attention!  Be Alert!  Your Safety Is Involved.

The  message  that  follows  the  symbol  contains  important  infor-

mation 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  ma-
chine can cause injury or death. 
Read and understand this manual before performing any op-
eration, 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.

Summary of Contents for TB1140

Page 1: ...S MANUAL Read and understand these instructions Failure to do so can cause injury or death WARNING OPERATOR S MANUAL E TB1140 TB1140 Book No AN2E003 Serial No 514200001 Hydraulic Excavator Original in...

Page 2: ...this ma chine can cause injury or death Read and understand this manual before performing any op eration inspection or maintenance on this machine Always store this manual near at hand preferably on...

Page 3: ...sed 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...

Page 4: ...as well as safety instructions to be heeded during these operations Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthemachine please contact a Takeuchi sales or service outlet INTRODUCTION Manual storage compartment A com...

Page 5: ...cuit One touch engine deceleration button Engine emergency stop idle system Travel motor are equipped with shock less valves for smooth starts and stops Break in period When the machine is new heed th...

Page 6: ...5 CONTENTS Introduction 2 Machine Description 3 Safety 7 Controls 35 Operation 77 Transport 105 Maintenance 109 Troubleshooting 165 Speci cations 181 Options 199 Index 223...

Page 7: ...eneral Precautions 8 Preparing Precautions 12 Starting Precautions 14 Operating Precautions 16 Stopping Precautions 23 Transporting Precautions 24 Maintenance Precautions 25 Safety Signs Decals 32 SAF...

Page 8: ...ot operate the machine if the ambient temperatureishigherthan 45 C 113 F or lower than 15 C 5 F If operated at an ambient temperature of higher than 45 C 113 F the engine may overheat and cause the en...

Page 9: ...visible location when giving signals Provide a re extinguisher and rst aid kit Know where a re extinguisher and rst aid kit are located and understand how to use them Know how to contact emergency ass...

Page 10: ...t before cutting or welding Remove all trash or debris from the machine Make sure that oily rags or other ammable material are not stored on the machine Handle all solvents and dry chemicals according...

Page 11: ...y the use of a non approved attachment Never modify the machine Unauthorized modi cations to this machine can cause injury or death Never make unauthorized modi cations to any part of this machine Exh...

Page 12: ...into account the safety of pedestrians and vehicles Use a agman and or signals Fence off the working area and prohibit entry to unauthorized persons Whenworkinginwaterorcrossingshallow streams or cree...

Page 13: ...ent Do not leave the parts or tools around the operator s seat Do not leave any plastic bottles in the operator s compartment or attach any suction cups on the window glass The plastic bottle or sucti...

Page 14: ...e engine until you are sure it 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 not...

Page 15: ...found follow the shutdown procedure and report the malfunction Warm up the engine and hydraulic uid Observeallgaugesorwarninginstruments for proper operation Listen for unusual noises Test engine spe...

Page 16: ...not allow anyone to ride on any part 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 sta...

Page 17: ...ew 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 When a load greater than a set value is applied...

Page 18: ...ed Do not travel down slopes in reverse Ongrass deadleaves wetmetalorfrozen surfaces the machine may slide sideways even on very gentle slopes Make sure the machine never faces sideways with respect t...

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